How to Turn Off the Rear Wiper of a Car?
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The rear wiper of a car is in the off state by default. Press the wiper lever down to the first gear to activate the rear window wiper. The middle OFF position turns off the rear wiper, while lifting the wiper lever activates the windshield washer for the front wiper. Pressing the wiper lever down to the second gear activates the rear wiper's washer function, which sprays windshield washer fluid and cleans. The technical name for a car wiper is a windscreen wiper. It is a blade structure installed in front of the windshield, composed of a motor, reducer, four-bar linkage, wiper arm spindle, wiper blade assembly, etc. Its main function is to remove rain, snow, and dust from the windshield that obstructs the view.
You know the wiper stalk on the right side of the steering wheel, right? On most cars, the rear wiper switch is at the end of that stalk—there's a small rotatable ring. Just twist it gently in the opposite direction to turn it off, as naturally as turning a faucet. However, some cars have different designs—you might need to press the entire stalk downward or push it forward. I learned this the hard way when driving my friend's old MPV; after searching forever, I found the button was actually in the overhead control panel. My advice: next time you're on the highway, don't rush to figure it out—wait until you're at a rest area to test it slowly. Also, a reminder: keeping the rear wiper running dry for long periods not only wastes the motor but also damages the glass, so it's safer to turn it off promptly once the rain stops.
The position to turn off the rear wiper varies by car model, but it's generally operated via the wiper control stalk. See that small dial at the end of the stalk? Just rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise to the OFF mark. Last time I drove a colleague's new energy vehicle, I found it could also be turned off through the drop-down menu on the central touchscreen, but the physical switch is definitely quicker. Remember to ensure both front and rear visibility are clear before driving in rain, especially since hatchback rear windows tend to accumulate dust. If you accidentally activate the front fog lights while operating, don't panic - just press the small center button to turn them off. The button logic in cars is actually quite intuitive.
