Where is the switch for the rear wiper on the Tiguan?
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The switch for the rear wiper on the Tiguan is located on the wiper lever on the right side of the steering wheel. Pushing it forward or backward controls the rear wiper. The wiper is a device used to remove raindrops and dust from the vehicle's windshield, improving the driver's visibility. The Tiguan is a compact SUV under SAIC Volkswagen, with a body length, width, and height of 4506mm, 1809mm, and 1685mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2684mm. The Tiguan is equipped with a 1.8L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 160PS, a maximum power of 118kW, and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
As a seasoned Tiguan owner, I can locate the rear wiper control blindfolded. At the tip of the left-hand stalk behind the steering wheel, there's a rotatable plastic knob. Turning it clockwise to the first position activates a single wipe of the rear wiper, while the second position sets it to continuous operation. For heavily soiled glass, remember to first open the tailgate (key point!), then press and hold the knob toward yourself to activate the rear window washer fluid spray. This feature is crucial for rainy-day visibility – make sure to periodically check that the spray nozzles aren't clogged with dirt, as misaligned spray can actually impair your view.
After driving the Tiguan for three years, I just realized how cleverly the rear wiper switch is designed. Without taking your left hand off the steering wheel, you can simply rotate the ring at the top of the left wiper control stalk. Turning it backward once activates a single wipe, while turning it to the low position enables continuous wiping. To clean the rear glass, you need to press and hold this ring—though I found that the tailgate must be unlocked to trigger the washer, which is easy to overlook when scrambling in the rain. Last week during rain, I noticed strange noises from the rear wiper. The mechanic said it was due to aged rubber blades causing incomplete wiping and recommended replacing the blades before winter each year to prevent ice damage to the motor.
