NOTICE
To help prevent damage to the wiper blades and the wiper motor when it is cold outside, al-
ways make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Using
the service position can be helpful in cold weather so the wipers do not freeze to the wind-
shield.
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If the ignition is switched off while the wipers are running, the wipers will continue at the
same wiping speed when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, ice, snow, leaves, and other
objects on the windshield can damage the wipers and the wiper motor.
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Remove snow and ice from the wipers before you begin driving.
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If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recom-
mends using a deicing spray.
NOTICE
Never switch on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry because the windshield can
be scratched.
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 intermittent wiping for the front windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the
speed, the faster the wipers move.
If the wiper blades freeze to the windshield, loosen them carefully. Volkswagen recommends
using a deicing spray.
Windshield wiper functions
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
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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 switch-
es 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
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.