Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk - Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual

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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk

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Cleaning Windshield
CAUTION
In rain sensor operation, the windshield wipers
wipe automatically if moisture is detected on the
windshield.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the luggage compartment lid,
windshield, rear window and wiper system.
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Only wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could become scratched.
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Loosen frozen wiper blades before starting
to drive.
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Do not operate a frozen headlight washer
system.
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Always switch off windshield wipers in car
washes to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
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Do not operate headlight washer system in car
washes.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
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Always hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
opening the luggage compartment lid
(wiper switch in position 0).
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When replacing wiper blades, observe different
lengths of the wiper blades.
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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Windshield wiper and headlight washer
system
0 – Windshield wipers off
When the windshield wipers are switched off and
also occasionally after the ignition is switched off,
the wipers move up slightly from their rest position
so that the wiping edges are aligned correctly.
1 – Rain sensor operation,
Windshield wipers
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Press the wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
2 – Windshield wipers – slow
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Press the wiper stalk upwards to the second
click.
3 – Windshield wipers – fast
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Press the wiper stalk upwards to the third
click.
4 – One-touch operation
Windshield wipers
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Press the wiper stalk downwards.
The windshield wipers carry out one wiping
cycle.
5 – Windshield wiper and washer system
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Pull wiper stalk towards the steering wheel.
The system wipes as long as the stalk is pulled
towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper stalk is released, a few drying
wipes are performed.
After every 10 wipes on the windshield,
the headlights are cleaned automatically.
Information
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If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
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Persistent dirt (e.g. insect residues) should
be removed regularly.
For information on car care:
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Please see the chapter "CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 231.
Windshield wiper blades that are in perfect
condition are vital for a clear view.
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Please see the chapter "WIPER BLADES"
on page 224.
Fitting ice or sun shields and wiper blade
replacement
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After switching off the ignition, press the wiper
stalk once downwards 4.
The wipers move upwards to an angle of
approx. 45°.