Wiper Service - Will "opened" wiper blades hit hood if restored?

SparkGal · Nov 10, 2022

I searched and read the manual and could not find an answer.

When cleaning the windshield, I use the Service setting and fold the blades off of the glass, clean the glass, and then the rubber parts of the blades. I would like to leave the blades off the glass and rotate the blades to the non-service position before flipping them down on the glass. I assume the system is designed to allow that sequence and yet I do not want to risk damage.

Have you rotated out of the Service position with the blades rotated off of the glass?

pezzy668 · Nov 10, 2022

I wouldn't recommend trying it as they will most likely hit the hood if there isn't a failsafe or they hit the hood then come slamming down on the windshield. Why do you want to have them reset before folding them back down?

Atlant · Nov 10, 2022

I'm not SparkGal but I'll bet that would be “so they don't sweep dry across the glass”.

LongRoof · Nov 10, 2022

They'll hit the hood, if you're concerned with sweeping dry glass just spray it down with water .

SparkGal · Nov 10, 2022

Thank you LongRoof.

When leaving the car out when it may snow, to keep the blades from freezing to the glass, flipping them up helps. I wanted to know if the "Service" mode is canceled when flipped up, no damage would result.

No big deal, just wanted experienced advice.

Much appreciated!

JimmyVW · Nov 10, 2022

If you have the AWD, you also have the heated windshield. simply preheating the car in winter also turns on the mirror and windshield heaters, thawing any ice and snow.

Wiper Service - Will "opened" wiper blades hit hood if restored?

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