How to spray windshield washer fluid on Jetta VS5?
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The method to spray windshield washer fluid on Jetta VS5 is as follows: 1. To activate the windshield washer fluid on the Jetta VS5, use the control lever on the right side of the steering wheel. Pull it towards yourself and hold it to spray the front windshield, and the wipers will swipe a few times. Release the lever to reset it and stop the spraying. 2. Push the control lever in the opposite direction of your body, i.e., one notch downward, to activate the rear wiper. Continue pushing it downward to spray the rear windshield, and the wiper will also swipe a few times before stopping automatically. 3. Turn the control lever in the direction of the steering wheel's right turn, i.e., clockwise, and it will reset automatically. The wipers will swipe twice and stop automatically. 4. Turn the control lever counterclockwise, and there will be three distinct resistance points. The further you turn it counterclockwise, the faster the wipers will swipe. 5. As for the size button on the control lever, it is used for fine-tuning the wiper speed.
As a new owner of the Jetta VS5, I found spraying windshield washer fluid incredibly simple. On the right side of the steering wheel, there's a vertical control lever—just gently pull it toward yourself, and the washer fluid sprays while activating the wipers to clean the windshield. During my first attempt, I double-checked the manual to avoid mistakes—the placement is so convenient that your hands don’t even need to leave the steering wheel. I’d recommend new owners familiarize themselves with this feature early: under the hood, there’s a reservoir with a blue cap for refilling. Make sure to top it up with antifreeze washer fluid regularly to prevent freezing in winter. I now use it frequently during rainy drives to maintain clear visibility. Don’t worry about complexity—practice a few times, and it’ll become second nature, helping avoid last-minute panic that could compromise driving safety.
