Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 88 Wiper blades in service position
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The windscreen wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service position . Carry out the following steps to move the windscreen wipers to the service position:
- The bonnet must be closed .
- Switch the ignition on and then off again.
- Briefly press down the windscreen wiper lever .
Place the windscreen wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away. With the ignition switched on, briefly press the windscreen wiper lever down to bring the windscreen wiper arms back to the original position.
Lifting the windscreen wiper blades
- Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
NOTICE
- In order to prevent damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms, the windscreen wiper arms should only be lifted when in the service position.
- Always return the windscreen wiper arms to the windscreen before starting your journey.
Windscreen wiper functions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Windscreen wiper response in various situations:
When the vehicle
is station ...
Rain sensor
Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain sensor ①
Fig. 90 Sensitive surface of the rain sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the rai ...
Other materials:
Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
Note
Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
Subsequent bleeding requires the assistance of a second
mechanic.
–&n ...
Wear in middle of tyre
This wear pattern is found on the driven wheels of
high-performance vehicles that are frequently driven long
distances at high speeds.
At high speeds, centrifugal forces cause the tyre diameter
to increase more in the middle of the tread ...
Checking high-pressure safety valve on air conditioner compressor
Checking
Function: protects refrigerant circuit against excessive
pressures.
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“.
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