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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Windscreen wiper lever

Fig. 86 shows operating the front wiper and Fig. 87 the rear window wiper on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. This page lists every lever position — off, interval wipe, slow wipe and fast wipe — so you can match the setting on your own lever to the wiper speed it produces.

Fig. 86 Operating the front windscreen wiper

Fig. 87 Operating the rear window wiper

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 
Move the lever into the required position  :
Ⓐ Switches off the windscreen wiper.
Ⓑ Interval wipe for the windscreen.
Ⓒ Slow wipe.
Ⓓ Fast wipe.
Ⓔ x Flick wipe – wipes briefly. Push and hold the lever down for longer to wipe more quickly.
Ⓕ Pulling the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the windscreen.
Ⓖ Interval wipe for the rear window. The windscreen wiper will wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.
Ⓗ Pushing the lever activates the wash and wipe system for cleaning the rear window.
① Set the interval lengths with the switch (vehicles without rain sensor) or adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

NOTICE

If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wiper is still 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 before setting off.
  • Carefully detach 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 wipers when the windscreen is dry can damage the windscreen.

The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on and the bonnet and tailgate are closed.

The interval wipe for the windscreen depends on the speed of the vehicle. The wipers will wipe more frequently as the vehicle moves faster.

The rear window wiper is switched on automatically if the front windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.

The automatic switch-on function when in reverse gear can be activated and deactivated using the button and the and Mirror and wipers function buttons in the infotainment system   .

    Questions & answers

    Windscreen wiper lever — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What are the Golf Mk7 wiper lever positions?
    Position A: off. B: interval wipe. C: slow wipe. D: fast wipe. Flick wipe (push down briefly). Pull toward you for wash-and-wipe. Push forward for rear wiper and rear wash-and-wipe.
    How do I activate the Golf Mk7 rear wiper?
    Push the wiper lever forward (away from the steering wheel). Push and hold for rear wash-and-wipe.
    How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 wiper interval speed?
    Turn the adjustment ring on the end of the lever. This changes the pause between sweeps in interval mode, or adjusts the rain sensor sensitivity if the sensor is active.
    What is the flick-wipe function on the Golf Mk7?
    Push the lever down briefly and release. The wipers make a single sweep — useful for clearing light spray without leaving them running.
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