Volkswagen ID.4: Putting the windshield wipers in the service position

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted off of the windshield.

Fig. 1 Windshield wipers in service position (general example).

Activate the service position using the windshield wiper lever

1. Close the hood, driver and front passenger door.

2. Switch the ignition off and on again.

3. Briefly press the windshield wiper lever towards "one-tap wiping" (→ Windshield wipers).

Activate the service position using the exit menu

The service position of the wiper blades can also be activated in the exit menu for a limited period of time. To do this, the ignition must be switched off.

Lifting the windshield wiper arms

1. Move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting → .

2. Only hold and lift wiper arms in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

Placing the windshield wiper arms back

1. Before driving, carefully place the wiper arms back against the windshield, holding them only in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

2. When the ignition is switched on, press the windshield wiper lever briefly towards "one-tap wiping".

The wiper arms move back to the original position.

NOTICE

Failing to take care when working on the wiper arms can damage the hood, windshield, or wiper arms.

• Lift the wiper arms with care, and only in the service position.
• Never open the hood when the wiper arms are raised up.
• Always place the wiper arms carefully against the windshield before driving.

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