The 2021 ID.4 moves its front wipers to a blade-service position when the hood is closed and the upward wiper command is held shortly after shutdown.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2021 U.S.-market Volkswagen ID.4.
- Retail trim / version
- 2021 ID.4 Pro, 2021 ID.4 Pro S, 2021 ID.4 AWD Pro, 2021 ID.4 AWD Pro S, 2021 ID.4 1st Edition
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Verified for the 2021 U.S.-market Volkswagen ID.4.
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Step by step.
- 01
Close the hood and switch the ID.4 drive system completely off.
- 02
Within 30 seconds of shutdown, press and hold the windshield-wiper lever upward.
- 03
Wait for the wipers to move into service position before lifting either arm from the glass.
- 04
After service, place both arms back on the windshield before making the vehicle drive-ready.
- 05
Turn the drive system on and briefly press the wiper lever upward to return the blades to Park.
Important limits
- The hood must be closed for the documented service-position command.
- Never activate the wipers while an arm is lifted from the glass.
- Return both arms to the windshield before driving.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the wipers do not move, switch the drive system off again and repeat within the 30-second window.
- ✓If the arms cannot be lifted safely, verify they reached service position rather than their normal parked position.
- ✓If they remain raised after service, make the vehicle drive-ready and tap the lever upward once.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 EV Quick Start Guide — Windshield Wiper Service Position
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