@ Tips
- You can also turn on the service position,
for example, if you want to protect the
windsh ield from icing by using a cover.
- The service position moves to
off auto -
matically when you operate the wind-
sh ield wiper lever, or speed exceeds
4 mph (6 km/h).
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wipe r blades when they
begin to leave streaks .
.,. Place the windshield wiper arms in the serv-
ice position . Refer to
o page 44 .
.,. Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean
the windshie ld wiper blades .
A WARNING
Dirty windshield w iper blades can impa ir
your view. This can lead to acc idents.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the
windshield clear.
Fig. 41 Unlatching wiper blades
Fig. 42 Removing wiper blades
-
Clear vi sion 45
Removing the wiper blade
.,. Move the wipers to the service pos it ion
o page44.
.,. Fold the windshie ld wiper arm away from
the glass.
.,. On the upper end of the wiper arm at the
corrugation, squeeze the plastic retainer to-
gether on both s ides in the direction of the
arrow
c:!;> fig . 41 .
.,. Rotate the wiper blade in the direction of
the arrow @ o fig . 42 away from the wiper
arm .
.,. Lift the wiper blade
off in the d irection of
the arrow @ .
Installing the wiper blade
.,. Place the rounded end of the wiper onto the
end of the wiper arm in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow @ ¢
fig. 42.
.,. Squeeze the corrugation on the wiper until
you hear it click in the wiper arm.
.,. Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind -
shield .
.,. Switch the ignition on and move the wiper
lever down briefly¢
page 43, fig. 40. The
wiper will move back to the park position .
A WARNING
For your safety, you shou ld rep lace the
wiper blades once or twice a year. See your
authorized Audi dealer for repla cement
blad es.
(D Note
- The wiper b lades may only be changed
¢
page 44 in the service posit ion! Othe r-
wise, you risk damaging the paint on the
front lid or the windshield wiper motor.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper sys-
tem, always loosen blades wh ich are fro-
zen to the windshield before operating
wipers.
- To help prevent damage to wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinne r, or other solvents on or near the
wiper blades.
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