Audi A6 Typ 4G: Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on

Fig. 48 Windshield wiper lever

Move the windshield wiper lever to the corresponding position:

  0. windshield wipers off

1. rain sensor mode. The windshield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is raining. The higher the rain sensor sensitivity is set (switch A to the right), the earlier the windshield wipers react to moisture on the windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor mode in the Infotainment system, which switches the intermittent mode on. Select: [CAR] function button > (Car) systems control button > Driver assistance > Rain sensor > Off. In intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval time using the switch A.
2. slow wiping
3. fast wiping
4. single wipe If you hold the lever in this position longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping to fast wiping.
5. clean the windshield The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of driving to remove water droplets. You can switch this function off by moving the lever to position 5 within 10 seconds of the afterwipe. The afterwipe function is reactivated the next time you switch the ignition on.

Cleaning the headlights. The headlight washer system operates only when the low beam headlights are on. If you move the lever to position 5, the headlights and the night vision assist camera are cleaned at intervals.

WARNING

• The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver may s till be responsible for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
• The windshield may not be treated with water- repelling windshield coating agents. Unfavorable conditions, such as wetness, darkness or low sun, can result in increased glare, which increases the risk of an accident.

  Wiper blade chatter is also possible.

• Properly functioning windshield wiper blades are required for a clear view and safe driving.

Note

• If there is frost, make sure the windshield wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield.

  Switching on the windshield wipers when the blades are frozen to the windshield can damage the wiper blades.

• Prior to using a car wash, the windshield wiper system must be switched off (lever in position 0). This prevents the wipers from switching on unintentionally and causing damage to the windshield wiper system.

Tips

• The windshield wipers switch off when the ignition is switched off. You can activate the windshield wipers after the ignition is switched back on by moving the windshield wiper 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 at low temperatures when the ignition is on.
• When stopping temporarily, such as at a traffic light, the speed of the windshield wipers automatically reduces by one level.

Cleaning windshield wiper blades

Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper streaks. Use a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.

• Place the windshield wiper arms in the service position.
• Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the windshield.

WARNING

Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vision, which increases the risk of an accident.

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