D
Fast wiping.
E
Flick wipe – short wiping. Press and
hold the lever for longer to wipe more
quickly.
F
Automatic wipe/wash for cleaning the
windscreen with the lever pulled. The
Climatronic will switch to air recircula-
tion mode for approximately 30 seconds
to prevent the smell of the windscreen
washer fluid from entering the vehicle
interior.
1
Switch for interval stages (vehicles
without rain and light sensor) or adjust-
ing the sensitivity of the rain and light
sensor.
G
Intermittent wiping for the rear win-
dow. The wiper will wipe the window
approximately every six seconds.
H
Automatic wipe/wash for cleaning the
rear window with the lever pushed.
WARNING
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer
fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and
obscure your view.
·
In winter temperatures, the window
washer system should only be used
when adequate anti-freeze has been
added.
·
Never use the windscreen washer sys-
tem at winter temperatures before the
windscreen has been heated by the ven-
tilation system. This could lead to the
anti-freeze mixture freezing on the
windscreen and restrict the driver's vi-
sion.
WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re-
duce visibility and increase the risk of acci-
dents and severe injuries.
·
Always change wiper blades if they are
damaged or worn out and when they no
longer clean the window sufficient-
NOTICE
Before setting off and before switching on
the ignition, always check the following to
avoid damage to the windows, wiper blades
and wiper motor:
·
The wiper lever is located in the basic po-
sition.
·
Snow and ice have been removed from the
wiper blades and windows.
·
Wiper blades that have become frozen on-
to the glass have been carefully loosened.
Volkswagen recommends using a de-icer
spray for this.
NOTICE
Do not switch on the wipers when the win-
dow is dry. Using the wipers when the win-
dow is dry can damage the glass.
When switched on, the wipers will
temporarily be switched to the next
setting down when the vehicle is stationary.
If the driver or front passenger door is
opened when the vehicle is stationary,
the windscreen wipers will move to their ini-
tial position and will be switched off. If the
door is closed within a few seconds or the
wiper lever is moved, the wipers will be
switched back on again.
If the vehicle is parked during cold
weather, the service position of the
windscreen wiper may be helpful in order to
be able to release the wiper blades better
from the windscreen→ page 293.
Wiper function
Automatic activation of the rear window
wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on auto-
matically if the front windscreen wipers are
switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Au-
tomatic activation when reverse gear is en-
gaged can be activated and deactivated in
Wipers
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