How to Lift Up the Windshield Wipers on a Volkswagen?
2 Answers
The method to lift up the windshield wipers on a Volkswagen is: 1. Turn off the engine and activate the windshield washer switch within 10 seconds; 2. Hold the wiper's fixed bracket with your hand and lift it up. Taking the 2021 Volkswagen Lavida Comfort Edition as an example, it is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with body dimensions of 4670mm in length, 1806mm in width, and 1474mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688mm. The 2021 Volkswagen Lavida Comfort Edition is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm.
To lift the wipers on a Volkswagen, there's a specific procedure. For most models, you need to turn off the ignition and within 30 seconds, immediately push the wiper lever downward (the same action as spraying washer fluid). Hold it down for 2 seconds, and the wipers will automatically move to the middle of the windshield and stop, allowing you to lift them directly. For older models, you might need to pull the lever toward you once immediately after turning off the power. Be careful not to force it, as damaging the base can be costly. The wiper motor has a self-lock protection feature; if the power is off for more than a minute, the system locks the position, making it harder to operate, and you'll need to power on and repeat the procedure. In winter, lifting the wipers in advance is essential to prevent the rubber blades from freezing or getting deformed by snow.
