Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Lights and vision

Windscreen wiper lever

In this manual: Lights and vision
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 72 Operating the front windscreen wiper

Fig. 73 Operating the rear window wiper

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Move the windscreen wiper lever to the desired position :
⓪ Switches off the windscreen wiper.
① Interval wipe for the windscreen.
Set the interval lengths with the switch (vehicles without a rain/light sensor) or adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.
② Slow wipe.
③ Fast wipe.
④ Flick wipe – wipes briefly. Push and hold the windscreen wiper lever down for longer to wipe more quickly.
⑤ Pulling the windscreen wiper lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen.
⑥ Interval wipe for the rear window. The windscreen wiper will wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.
⑦ Pushing the windscreen wiper lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.

NOTICE

If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wiper is switched on, the windscreen wiper will continue to wipe on the same setting when the ignition is switched on again. Frost, snow and other obstructions on the windscreen can cause damage to the windscreen wipers and wiper motor.
  • Remove any snow and ice from the wipers and the windows before setting off.
  • Carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the windscreen. Volkswagen recommends using a de-icer spray for this.

NOTICE

Do not switch on the windscreen wipers when the window is dry. Using the wiper blades when the rear windscreen is dry could cause damage to the rear windscreen.
The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and tailgate are closed.
The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.

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