How to Lift Up the Wiper Blades on a Volkswagen?
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To lift up the wiper blades on a Volkswagen, simply hold the wiper blade arm and raise it. Here are some relevant details: 1. During the hot summer and winter months, it is necessary to lift the wiper blades. In the scorching summer, if the car is parked in an open-air parking lot under direct sunlight, the surface temperature of the front windshield can exceed 50 degrees Celsius. With the wiper blades pressed against the glass, prolonged exposure to heat can cause the rubber of the wipers to deform, impairing their ability to effectively clear rainwater. 2. In northern regions during winter, temperatures often drop below freezing. If the wiper blades are not lifted, they can freeze to the glass, making them difficult to separate and causing the rubber strips to deform, which can also render the wipers unusable.
Having driven for over 20 years, I've encountered many situations where Volkswagen wipers need to be lifted, especially in winter or when replacing new wiper blades. The operation is actually quite simple: first, turn off the engine and cut the power, then immediately push the wiper control lever downward, just like the action you'd take to spray washer fluid and wipe once. At this point, the wiper will rise to the middle of the windshield and stop—this is the maintenance mode. Then, get out of the car and gently lift, and the wiper arm will stand up. There are two key points: you must operate immediately after turning off the engine; if you wait more than five seconds after turning off the engine, the lever won't respond. Also, don’t use excessive force when lifting—just gently push it upward. The edge of the Volkswagen’s hood is designed to hold the wiper arm in place. Remember to lay the wiper flat before starting the car again to avoid the wiper arm hitting the glass.
