How to Turn Off the Rear Wiper on the Touran?

[Marie]

Steps to turn off the rear wiper on the Touran: 1. First, enter the Volkswagen Touran and locate the wiper control lever on the right side behind the steering wheel; 2. Push the wiper control lever downward to the "1X" position for a single wipe; 3. Then push the lever upward to the intermittent wiping position, where the interval can be adjusted with the switch above; 4. Push the entire lever backward two positions to activate the rear wiper spray; 5. Finally, move the wiper control lever to the "OFF" position to turn off the rear wiper.

[LaMaci]

Oh, about the rear wiper on the Touran, I also had to figure it out when I drove the older model. The control is on the right-hand stalk behind the steering wheel—look for a small rotary knob marked with a rear window symbol. Pressing the end of the knob activates the washer fluid, while rotating it controls the switch. Just turn it to the single horizontal line or 'OFF' position to turn it off. Key point: If the rear wiper is already operating, you’ll need to rotate it all the way to stop it, as the middle positions are for intermittent wiping. Oh, and be careful not to confuse it with the front wiper control stalk! It’s handy to turn it on temporarily when the rear window gets dirty in the rain, but remember to turn it back off afterward to save power.

[DelBenjamin]

After five years with the Touran, I found the rear wiper knob quite hidden. Here's how: Keep your right hand on the steering wheel, locate the threaded knob at the end of the wiper stalk. Turn it half a rotation toward the roof until you hear a faint 'click' to turn it off. If you've just used the washer fluid, it might automatically swipe a couple more times before stopping - don't worry. For newer high-trim models with auto start-stop, note that the rear wiper may reset to default after engine restart, so manually verify it's off. Admittedly, this design isn't very beginner-friendly, but you'll get used to it after a few tries.

[VonAlexa]

The steps are super simple: 1. Locate the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel; 2. Feel for the outermost knurled rotary knob on the stalk; 3. Turn it counterclockwise to the bottom end; 4. Observe if the rear wiper arm has completely stopped. You don't need to look down during the whole process—just operate by touch. The Touran's design is quite user-friendly, with noticeable resistance when the knob reaches the bottom. If the rear wiper won't turn off after rain, it's likely due to damp contacts—just blast the AC at it for a few minutes to dry it out.

[EllianaRose]

As a long-time Volkswagen owner, I'd like to remind you to avoid this pitfall: Always make sure the rear wiper knob is reset before turning off the engine! Once I forgot to turn it off, and the next day when I started the car, it suddenly activated and gave me a scare. Remember, the OFF position should have the knob's top marking line vertically pointing downward. If the knob won't turn, don't force it—it might be locked by the child lock. Check the vehicle settings on the central control screen to see if the electronic lock is activated. By the way, leaving the rear wiper on actually consumes quite a bit of power, so it's especially important to turn it off promptly if your car's battery has run low before.

[Dana]

The ultimate solution involves three steps: first, rotate and turn off the knob; if it still moves, check the central control settings page to see if 'automatic rear window wiping in rain' is accidentally turned on; if that doesn't work, the relay needs to be checked. A common issue with the Touran is that the knob gets stuck due to water ingress after car washing. To avoid strange noises, spray windshield washer fluid to lubricate the rubber seal before turning off the switch. If the car is left unused for a long time, it's recommended to remove the wiper blades, as prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the rubber to age and stick to the glass. This part costs over 200 at the dealership, but replacing it yourself is not difficult—just unclip the fastener and it comes off.