Audi Q3 2024 - Page 60

Lights and vision
results from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever into position ©), the headlights
will be cleaned at fixed intervals.
@ Wipe the rear window [. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window @. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position
= The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still need to switch
the wipers on manually depending on visibil-
ity conditions.
~The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
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 58, 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-
shield 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.
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~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.
—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.
[ Cleaning/changing wiper blades
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Fig. 47 Windshield wipers: changing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
» Switch off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position @) > page 57, fig. 45 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
lever in position @ until the windshield wipers
go back to the original position, or drive faster
than 8 mph (12 km/h).
Applies to: MMI: You can also activate or deacti-
vate the wiper change position in the center dis-
play:
> Switch the windshield wipers off (position @
= page 57, fig. 45).
» Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Wiper change position. >
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