Jack maintenance In
WARNING
general, the jack does not need any type of
periodic maintenance.
To prevent damage to the front hood, windshield and
wiper arms: Β· Only raise the wiper arms once they
1. If necessary, lubricate with universal grease.
salt.
are in the service position.
Β· Before setting off, always place the wiper arms on
the windscreen.
wiper blades
service position
Cleaning and changing the wiper blades
In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted
out of the windshield.
Factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with
graphite. This layer is responsible for the sweep on
the glass taking place silently. If the layer is damaged,
among other things, the noise will increase when
scanning on the glass.
Regularly check the condition of the wiper blades.
If the brushes slide with difficulty, change them
if they are damaged or clean them if they are dirty
ΓΏ .
If the wiper blades are damaged, replace them
immediately. Wiper blades can be purchased in
duly qualified specialized workshops. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
Fig. 212 Wiper in service position.
Cleaning the wiper blades In the
case of the windscreen wipers: Before raising the
wiper arms, place them in the service position ΓΏ p.
313.
Activate the service position with the wiper
lever
1. Close the front hood ΓΏ p. 334 and the driver and
passenger doors.
1. Raise the wiper arm, holding it only in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
2. Switch the ignition on and off again.
3. Briefly press the wiper lever in the direction of
short wipe ΓΏ p. 125.
2. Clean the brushes carefully with a
wet sponge ΓΏ .
3. Rest the arms of the squeegee carefully on
the glass.
Raise the arms of the wiper from the windshield
1. Before raising the wiper arms, move them to the
service position ΓΏ .
2. Raise the wiper arm, holding it only in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
3. Before setting off, place the wiper arms carefully
on the windscreen, grasping them only in the
area where the wiper blade is attached.
4. With the ignition on, short press
Move the wiper lever in the direction of the short
sweep so that the wiper arms return to their
starting position.
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wiper blades
Change windshield wiper blades
time in the direction of arrow B . You will
probably have to use quite a bit of force.
5. Insert a new blade of the same length and type
into the wiper arm in the opposite direction of
the arrow ΓΏ fig. 214 B until it clicks. To do this,
the wiper blade must be bent ΓΏ fig. 214 A
.
6. Rest the wiper arm carefully on the rear window.
WARNING
When worn or dirty wiper blades are used,
visibility is reduced and the risk of accidents and
serious injuries is increased.
Fig. 213 Change the windshield wiper blades.
1. Before raising the wiper arms, place them in the
service position ΓΏ p. 313.
Β· Replace the brushes whenever they are in
poor condition or worn and no longer clean
the windows sufficiently.
2. Raise the wiper arm, holding it only in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
WARNING
3. Press and hold the unlock key
and at the same time remove the brush in the
If the wiper blades are damaged or dirty, they can
scratch the windows.
.
direction of the arrow ΓΏ fig. 213 1
Β· Do not use products containing solvents, rough
sponges or sharp objects to clean the brushes,
4. Insert a new blade of the same length and
type into the wiper arm until it engages.
as they can damage the graphite layer of the
brushes.
5. Rest the wiper arms carefully on the windshield.
Β· Do not clean windows with fuel, malt remover,
paint thinner, or similar fluids.
Change the rear window wiper blade
If traces of wax from the automatic car wash
system or other care products remain on the
windscreen or rear window, the wipers may have
difficulty sliding.
Remove wax residue with a special product or
cleaning cloths.
Exterior lighting
Introduction to the topic
Fig. 214 Change the rear window wiper blade.
Before changing a lamp, check whether it is faulty.
Conventional lamps can usually be changed by the
user himself. If, depending on the model and
1. To lift an arm of the wiper, grasp it only in the
area where the wiper blade is attached.
equipment, the exterior lighting uses LED technology,
you cannot change the lighting units or the light-
emitting diodes yourself. The failure of any light
2. Raise the wiper arm and pull it back.
diode may be an indication that others will fail. In this
case, go to a specialized workshop qualified for this,
have the LED lighting units checked and, if necessary,
replaced.
3. Hold down the unlock button ΓΏ fig. 214 1
.
4. Bend the brush toward the wiper arm.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
piacrystals ΓΏ fig. 214 A and remove it at the same
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