Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement
blades may be purchased from any authorized Volkswagen dealer
or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms
Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away
from the windshield → Windshield wipers and washer .
It is not possible to lift the wiper arms away from the windshield
when they are not in the service position.
When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by
its mounting and not by the blade itself.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.
Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper
blades.
If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a sponge or
cloth → .
Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.