How to Lift the Wiper of the Tiguan?
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The method to lift the wiper of the Tiguan: Park the car, remove the key, and push the wiper control lever downward. This will put the car into maintenance mode, allowing you to lift the wiper. The Tiguan is a compact SUV under the Volkswagen brand, with dimensions of 4506 mm in length, 1809 mm in width, and 1685 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2684 mm. In terms of power, the Tiguan is equipped with a turbocharged engine, which delivers a maximum horsepower of 160 hp, a maximum torque of 250 Nm, and a maximum power output of 118 kW. The engine reaches its maximum power at 4500 to 6200 rpm and its maximum torque at 1500 to 4500 rpm.
When I first started driving the Tiguan, I was always worried about how to lift the wiper blades before washing the car. Later, I found the steps to be quite simple: first, completely turn off the car and wait for the wipers to stop automatically; don’t rush to turn the key, just press the start button without stepping on the brake (or turn the key to the ON position) to power the dashboard but don’t start the engine; then quickly push the wiper lever upward or to the maintenance position, and the wiper arms will automatically rise to the vertical position. At this point, you can easily lift them to replace the blades or wash the car. Don’t forget to do this before washing the car, as forcing them up can easily scratch the glass or damage the motor. It’s a handy trick to extend the life of the wiper blades, which I use every quarter when replacing them. In winter, extra caution is needed to prevent the wipers from freezing. Just remember to reset them after the operation.
I find the method to lift the wipers on the Tiguan quite easy to remember: after parking and turning off the engine, wait patiently for the wipers to stop, and the operation takes less than two minutes. A simple approach is to not start the engine but only power on (press the button once or turn the key to ON), then push the wiper lever upward—it will immediately stand up. Avoid forcing it to prevent damaging the connecting parts. I always use this trick when washing the car to avoid dirt buildup and prolong the wipers' lifespan. After replacing the new blades, the performance improved significantly, making driving safer. Doing this more frequently during rainy seasons is very effective for vehicle maintenance.
The technique for lifting the wipers on my Tiguan was learned through practice. After turning off the engine, quickly power on without ignition, then push the wiper lever directly, and it will enter maintenance mode. This design is quite good, preventing damage to the system from forced lifting. It's especially convenient when washing the car or replacing the blades. Don't forget to reset them to maintain normal operation after finishing.
