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How to put the XPENG G6 front wipers in maintenance position

Use the G6’s maintenance mode before lifting the front wipers for inspection or blade replacement. Pulling the arms up from their parked position can put the wipers or surrounding bodywork at risk.

3 min readReviewed 27 October 2026

2025XOS V5.8.0; match the installed softwareInternational English LHD manual; local specification must match

CHECK YOUR CARXPENG G6 · 2025 English LHD international manual · XOS V5.8.0 · equipment dependent

Checked on 27 October 2026 against XPENG’s 2025 English LHD G6 manual for XOS V5.8.0, printed pages 320–322. Chinese-market owner reports identify the question; they do not establish a common defect, a guaranteed fix, or matching export equipment. Stop if your car’s controls differ.

THE QUICK ANSWER

With the G6 in P and the wipers switched off, close the bonnet and driver’s door. Open Settings → Vehicle and enable Front Wiper Maintenance Mode. Let the arms stop in the maintenance position before touching them.

Before you start

Choose a safe parking place and remove loose ice or debris without forcing a frozen blade. Keep hands clear while the arms move. If you intend to remove a blade, use the correct replacement and protect the glass from a bare arm snapping down.

Move the arms using the display

1Prepare the vehicleSelect P, switch the wipers off and fully close the bonnet and driver’s door. Check that nobody is touching either arm.
2Enable the front modeOpen Settings → Vehicle and turn on Front Wiper Maintenance Mode. Choose the front setting rather than the separate rear-wiper option.
3Wait before liftingAllow both front arms to reach their maintenance position and stop. Only then lift an arm gently for the intended inspection or blade work.
4Return everything safelyLower each arm gently onto the windscreen before turning Front Wiper Maintenance Mode off. Never trigger a wipe with an arm raised.

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Check the result

Confirm that the blades sit correctly against the glass and the arms return normally. If a new blade is fitted, verify its locking engagement before a wet wipe test. Persistent noise after cleaning or correct replacement should be assessed by service.

Chinese owner report — anecdotal context

A Chinese G6 service report describes a noisy front wiper and an oily film after wiping. Those symptoms can justify inspection, but this guide only covers the manufacturer’s safe access position. Report dated 2023-09-15; domestic-market anecdote.

Common questions

Is rear-wiper maintenance the same setting?+

No. The manual provides a separate Rear Wiper Maintenance Mode.

Can I lower an arm without its blade?+

Protect the glass and fit the correct blade first. A bare spring-loaded arm can damage the windscreen.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Operating steps are checked against manufacturer documentation; Chinese owner discussions are labelled as anecdotal reports. They identify questions, not the prevalence or cause of a fault. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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