Wipers move when igition on/off

[winer21]

I noticed today that when I turn the ignition on the wipers lower themselves towards the bonnet. Then when ignition turned off they raise up a little. Is there a purpose for this does anyone know?:confused:

[WaveyDaveyGravy]

They put themselves in one of 5 different positions when you switch the car off to lessen the wear on the rubber blades. This topic has just been covered.

[Steve vRS]

I tell passengers it's a poltergeist.

Steve

[smog monster]

Same here , mine do the same

[Captain Scarlet]

It's perfectly normal, saves wear as mentioned by not having them resting in the same position all the time.

[chavdarlk]

They put themselves in one of 5 different positions when you switch the car off to lessen the wear on the rubber blades. This topic has just been covered.

In fact, there are only two parking positions .

[ivan_023]

Does the Fabia II have this function??

[kiko]

In fact, there are only two parking positions .

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what that exactly mean...that you can reset this with diag equipment to next 100 times when you replace wipers???any comment??

[sms]

i heard it was to stop them sticking and then ripping apart if you dont use them for a long time.