Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Indicator lamp  

 → Windscreen wiper lever  

 → Windscreen wiper functions  

 → Service position for the front windscreen wipers  

 → Rain sensor  

 → Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level  

Additional information and warnings:

• Exterior views  

• Changing gear  

• Heating, ventilating, cooling  

• Preparation for working in the engine compartment  

• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  

WARNING

Without adequate frost protection, the washer fluid can freeze on the windscreen and obscure your view of the road.

• In winter temperatures, the windscreen washer system should only be used when adequate frost protection has been added.

• Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system. This could lead to the anti-freeze mixture freezing on the windscreen and restrict the driver's vision.

WARNING

Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

• Windscreen wiper blades should therefore always be changed if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen properly.

NOTICE

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass before using the wipers. When parking the vehicle in cold weather, it may be helpful to leave the front windscreen wipers in the service position   .

Questions & answers

Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What warning does the Golf Mk7 manual give about the wipers?

Do not switch on the wipers when the windscreen is dry — it can scratch the glass and damage the rubber blades. In freezing conditions, free the blades from ice before switching on.

What chapters link to the Golf Mk7 wiper section?

The manual connects wipers to exterior views (wiper location), changing gear (wiper behaviour at low speed), heating and ventilation (Climatronic recirculation during washing), and the fuses chapter.

Does the Golf Mk7 switch to recirculation mode when the washers are used?

On cars with Climatronic, yes. The climate system automatically switches to air recirculation briefly while the washers spray, to prevent washer fluid fumes from entering the cabin.