Audi A6 2024 - Page 66

Lights and vision
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving ® page 64, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
~ If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
Id can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
~The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the lever to
any position. The single wipe function (lever
in position @) also functions when the igni-
tion is switched off.
= Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
~The washer fluid nozzles for the windshield
washer system are heated when the ignition
is on if the outside temperature is low.
—When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
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| Cleaning/changing wiper blades
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Fig. 48 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
» Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @ © page 63, fig. 46 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
» To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, switch the ignition on and hold the
windshield wiper lever in position @ until the
windshield wipers go back to the original posi-
tion, or drive faster than 8 mph (12 km/h).
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @)
= page 63, fig. 46).
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE~
HICLE > Settings & Service > Wiper change po-
sition.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
> For information on cleaning, see * table on
page 293.
Replacing the wiper blades
Requirement: the windshield wipers must be in
the wiper blade replacement position.
> Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
» Hold the wiper blade firmly.
» Press the locking knob @ on the wiper blade.
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