How to Turn Off the Rear Wiper on Volkswagen Tiguan?
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Tiguan rear window wiper can be turned off by simply lifting the wiper lever upwards. Pushing the lever forward or backward controls the rear wiper's on/off function, intermittent wiping, automatic rear wiping, and rear washer fluid spray. More relevant information is as follows: 1. The rear wiper is the wiper installed on the rear windshield of a vehicle. Rear wipers are commonly equipped on SUVs, MPVs, hatchbacks, and liftbacks. 2. When using wipers on sunny days, always spray windshield washer fluid to prevent wiper blades from scratching the glass and to protect the wipers. There is no fixed replacement interval for wipers - they should be replaced whenever they fail to clean water properly or produce unusual noises during operation.
I also encountered this issue with my Tiguan. There's a knob at the end of the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel - just rotate it to turn off the rear wiper. Try turning the knob to the lowest position where the icon shows OFF, that should work. If it's the rear wiper that automatically activates when reversing, it usually stops by itself when you shift back to D gear. If it really won't turn off, there might be poor contact in the wiper switch or a blown fuse - in that case, it's best to visit a 4S shop for computer diagnostics. While it's quite convenient for highway driving in the rain, the constant scraping sound on dry days is really annoying. Remember to regularly check the rubber blades for wear.
See that wiper stalk assembly behind the steering wheel on the right? The rotary ring at the top of the lever controls the rear window. Turn it counterclockwise to the OFF position until you hear a click to turn it off. The old Tiguan has a special design: if you turn off the engine with the rear wiper on, it will automatically shut off upon next startup. But the new model has a memory function on the wiper stalk. I suggest you check page 35 of the owner's manual - the illustrated guide there is more accurate than online tutorials. Volkswagen has been using this knob control design for over a decade; both generations of Tiguan in my family operate this way.
Turning off the rear wiper on the Tiguan is actually super simple. Grip the wiper stalk with your right hand—your thumb naturally lands on the end knob. Rotate it counterclockwise half a turn while glancing at the dashboard to see if the wiper icon disappears. For models with auto mode, press and hold the knob for 2 seconds to deactivate it. This stalk design is more reliable than steering wheel buttons, allowing safe blind adjustments while driving. Pro tip: Never force frozen wipers in winter—warm up the car for a few minutes first to protect the motor.
