Audi A8 2008 - Page 84

Clear vision
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the washer jets
free of snow and remove any ice using a de-icing spray. •
Service position
The wiper blades can only be changed in the service posi-
tion.
Windshield wipers
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Serv ice posit ion
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Fig. 77 MMI display:
Windshield wipers
- At below freezing outside temperatures, make sure first
that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield.
- Press the
I CAR I function button.
Select
Systems in the CAR menu.
Select
Windshield wipers . The Windshield wipers menu
appears~ fig. 77.
- Select
Service position on to turn the service position on
or
off to retu rn the windshield wiper to its original posi-
tion.
You must only attempt to change the wiper blades when the service
position is activated. This way, when you are working on the wind-
shield wipers, you can avoid damaging the paint on the engine
hood.
[ i ] Tips
• You can also turn on the service position, for example, if you
want to protect the windshield from icing, using a cover.
• The service position turns itself
off, whenever you use the wind-
shield wiper lever. •
Installing new wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the windshield
clear.
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Fig. 78 Removing the
wiper blades
Fig. 79 Installing
wiper blades