Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 74 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. 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 stationary.
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Rain/light sensor
Fig. 75 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain/light sensor Ⓐ
Fig. 76 Sensitive surface of the rain/light
sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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Other materials:
Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 184 On the side of the
luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster
Fig. 185 Tail light cluster:
removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail li ...
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 45 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
heading for a brick wall
Fig. 46 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
striking a brick wall
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple.
As soon a ...
Tire Service Life, Influences
The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Brakes
Acceleration
Cornering
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