How to Lift the Wiper Blades on an Audi A4?
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First, turn off the car. Then, within 10 seconds, activate the windshield washer switch by pulling the wiper stalk toward yourself. Some models may use a physical button instead. After pressing the windshield washer switch, the wiper blades will automatically move to the center position of the windshield. Finally, manually lift the wiper blades upright. To reset them, simply reverse the steps. Wiper blades are used to clear rainwater from the windshield. Never operate them dry, as the increased friction can damage the rubber blades and the wiper motor.
I've been driving an Audi A4 for several years and have encountered situations like replacing wiper blades or winter antifreeze measures quite often. The specific steps are: After turning off the engine, immediately press the wiper control lever downward once—remember, not the washer button, but a quick press and release of the wiper stalk. This will automatically position the wipers in service mode, stopping them midway on the windshield, allowing you to lift them manually with ease and preventing damage to the motor or linkage. Especially in cold regions, if wipers aren't lifted, they can easily get frozen and torn by ice and snow. I perform this preventive maintenance annually. It also makes replacing new wiper blades much simpler—Audi's design is quite thoughtful. After completing the operation, remember to start the engine to reset the wipers back to their normal position for regular use. In short, never operate them while the engine is running—safety first.
As a new A4 driver, I initially explored the wiper issue when I first drove this car. Simply put: park the car and turn off the engine, then quickly press the lower end of the wiper lever once for about a second. The wipers will immediately stop in the middle of the windshield, allowing you to manually lift them up. This design is for convenience when cleaning the windshield or replacing the wipers, especially during car washes to prevent water jets from damaging the components. I've tried this multiple times without issues, making wiper blade replacement much easier. This practice is particularly necessary before summer heat and winter freezing to protect the rubber from aging. After each operation, starting the engine will automatically reset the wipers. Beginners should remember this trick and make it a habit to avoid forgetting.
