Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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On some vehicles, the windshield wipers work only if the ignition is switched on and
the engine hood is closed. The windshield wipers turn off automatically when the engine
hood is opened. The rear window wiper turns off when the rear hatch is opened.
The intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The
higher the speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the front wipers are on, the rear wiper is switched on automatically when backing
up.
On appropriately equipped vehicles, this feature can be turned on
and off in the Infotainment system by pressing the button
followed by the and
Mirror and wipers
function keys
→ Menu and system settings (SETUP) .
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen
recommends using a deicing spray.
Windshield wiper functions
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry
because the windshield can be scratched.
NOTICE