Audi Q5: Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they begin to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the windshield wiper blades.
Front wiper
- Place the windshield wiper arms in the service position.
- Lift the wiper arm away from the front window.
Rear wiper
- Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.
WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair your view. This can lead to accidents.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 58 Removing the wiper blade
Wiper service position/blade replacement position
- Switch the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever to position 4 > fig. 56.
The windshield wipers move into the service position.
- To bring the wipers back into the original position, switch the ignition on and press the windshield wiper lever.
You can also turn the service position on or off in the radio or MMI:
- Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0 > fig. 56).
- Select: [CAR] function button > Windshield wipers > Service position > On/Off. Or
- Select: [CAR] function button > Car systems control button > Servicing & checks > Wiper service position > On/Off.
Removing the wiper blade
- Lift the windshield wiper arm up from the windshield.
- Press the locking knob 1 > fig. 58 on the wiper blade. Hold the wiper blade firmly.
- Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the wiper blade
- Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on the wiper arm 2 until you hear it latch into place.
- Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
- Turn the service position off.
WARNING
For your safety, you should replace the wiper blades once or twice a year. See your authorized Audi dealer for replacement blades.
Note
- The windshield wiper blades must only be replaced when in the service position! Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
- You should not move your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back into their original position and could damage the hood and windshield.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper system, always loosen blades which are frozen to the windshield before operating wipers.
- To help prevent damage to wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near the wiper blades.
- To help prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.
Tips
- Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes affect the how easily the glass surface can be cleaned.
- You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to protect the windshield from icing by using a cover.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
Fig. 59 Rear wiper: Removing the wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
- Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
- Pull the wiper blade and holder out of the mount.
Attaching the wiper blade
- Press the wiper blade holder in the arrow direction > fig. 59 into the mount.
- Fold the windshield wiper arm back onto the windshield.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper blades should be replaced once or twice each year.
