Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Wiper performance in different situations:
When the vehicle is not moving:
The wiper speed changes temporarily to the next
lower speed.
During automatic wipe/wash:
While the washer system is working, the Climatronic (if
equipped) switches to recirculation for about
30 seconds to help prevent the washer fluid odor from
entering the vehicle interior.
During intermittent wiping:
Speed-dependent interval control: The higher the
vehicle speed, the faster the wipers move.
Heated washer nozzles
Some vehicles are equipped with heated washer nozzles. The
heating thaws frozen washer nozzles, but not the fluid supply
hoses. When the ignition is switched on, the heat applied to the
washer nozzles is automatically regulated depending on the outside
air temperature.
Headlight washer system (if equipped)
The headlight washer system cleans the headlight lenses.
If the ignition and headlights (high or low beams) are switched on,
the headlights are cleaned the first time and every fifth time the