Volkswagen ID.4: Operating the windshield wiper lever

Fig. 1 On the right side of the steering column: operating the windshield wipers.

The windshield wipers only function when the ignition is switched on and the driver door, front passenger door, the hood and trunk lid are closed. Move the wiper lever into the desired position → :

1. Wipers are switched off.
2.   Interval wiping for the windshield or rain sensor mode. Interval wiping for the windshield depends on the driving speed. The higher the speed, the faster the wipers will move.
3. Slow wiper speed.
4. Fast wiping.
5.    One-tap wiping - brief wiping. Hold the lever down for longer to increase the wiper speed.
6.   Pull the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the windshield. While the wiper/washer system is active, the Climatronic system switches to recirculation mode for approximately 30 seconds to help prevent the washer fluid odor from entering the vehicle interior.

1. Switch for interval levels (vehicles without rain/light sensor) or to adjust the sensitivity of the rain/light sensor.

Fig. 2 On the right side of the steering column: operating the rear window wiper.

Move the wiper lever into the desired position → :

7. Interval wiping for the rear window. The wiper moves approximately every six seconds.
8. Press the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system to clean the rear window.

WARNING

Without the sufficient freeze protection, washer fluid can freeze on the window glass and reduce visibility. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

• Only use the washer system with sufficient freeze protection in winter temperatures.
• Never use the window washer system in winter temperatures if the windshield has not been warmed up with the air conditioning system.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.

• Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufficiently (→ Wiper blades).

NOTICE

Incorrect handling of the windshield wipers can cause damage to the windshield, the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

• Before driving and before the ignition is switched on, check that the windshield wiper lever is in the basic position.
• Remove any snow and ice from the windshield wipers and the windshield.
• Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have frozen onto the windshield from the windshield.
• Do not turn on the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry.

The activated wiper speed temporarily changes to the next lower speed when the vehicle is stationary.

If the driver or front passenger door is opened when the vehicle is stationary, then the windshield wipers return to their initial position and are switched off. If the door is shut again within a few seconds or the windshield wiper lever is moved, the windshield wipers are switched back on again.

Some settings can be saved in the driver personalization user profiles and will change when the user profile is switched.

When parking the vehicle in cold weather conditions, moving the windshield wipers to the service position may be helpful for loosening the wiper blades more easily from the windshield (→ Wiper blades).

Wiper function

Automatic rear window wiping

The rear window wiper switches on automatically when the windshield wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged. The automatic activation in reverse gear function can be activated and deactivated in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system (→ Vehicle settings menu).

Heated washer nozzles

The heat thaws frozen washer fluid nozzles. The heat output is automatically regulated when the ignition is switched on and is dependent on the outside temperature. Only the window washer nozzles are heated and not the washer fluid hoses.

Cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system

The cleaning system of the Rear View Camera system cleans the Rear View Camera system and works with the automatic wiper washing system to clean the rear window.

If, after washing the camera several times, the camera's view is still limited, clean the camera lens manually (→ Rear view), (→ Vehicle care exterior).

Interior/reading lights, ambient lightingRain/light sensor