What Is the Wiper Winter Park Position?
The Wiper Winter Park Position is a factory-engineered feature that raises your windscreen wiper blades to a higher resting point when the vehicle is stationary. In standard configuration, wiper blades sit flush against the lower edge of the windscreen, directly above the bonnet. In freezing conditions, this low position traps the blades against the glass and makes them difficult to lift without risking paint damage to the bonnet edge.[reference:0]
When you enable the Winter Park Position, the wiper arms park in an elevated position. This gives you clear, safe access to lift the blades away from the windscreen. You can then remove snow, ice, mud, and debris without contacting the bonnet. The feature works seamlessly with your vehicle’s existing wiper control module and integrates into the Vehicle Set-Up menu or touchscreen convenience settings.[reference:1]
Jaguar Land Rover engineers designed this function for markets that experience genuine winter conditions. The system moves the wipers to the winter park position automatically when you switch off the ignition, provided you have enabled the feature in your vehicle settings.[reference:2]
Why the Winter Park Position Matters for JLR Owners
Wiper blade adhesion to the windscreen represents one of the most common causes of wiper motor strain during cold weather. When blades freeze to the glass overnight, the motor must overcome significant resistance on first activation. This resistance accelerates wear on the wiper linkage and can strip the motor’s internal gears. The Winter Park Position eliminates this risk by keeping the blades elevated and away from accumulated ice.[reference:3]
Beyond mechanical protection, the feature preserves your bonnet paintwork. Lifting wiper blades from the normal park position without first raising them causes the metal arm to scrape against the bonnet edge. The Winter Park Position provides the necessary clearance, so you never need to force the blades upward.[reference:4]
You also gain practical benefits during your daily routine. Removing snow and ice from the wiper blades becomes straightforward when the blades sit in the raised position. You spend less time de-icing and more time driving safely. The heated front windscreen works more effectively when the blades sit higher, because heat reaches the blade rubber more directly.[reference:5]
How the JLR Winter Park System Works
The system relies on the Body Control Module (BCM) and the wiper motor’s internal park switch. When you enable Winter Wiper Park through the vehicle settings, the BCM stores this preference. On ignition shutdown, the BCM signals the wiper motor to continue rotating past the standard park position until the arms reach the elevated winter park angle.[reference:6]
The wipers remain in the winter park position until one of two conditions occurs: you operate the wipers, or your vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h (5 mph). At that point, the system returns the blades to the normal park position automatically.[reference:7]
You can enable or disable the feature at any time through your vehicle’s touchscreen. On Pivi Pro and newer infotainment systems, navigate to Settings > Vehicle > Convenience > Wipers > Winter Wiper Park. Older InControl Touch Pro systems provide access through the Instrument Panel Menu under Vehicle Set-Up.[reference:8]
Important: JLR technical documentation states clearly that you should never drive with the wipers in the Winter Park Position. Always return the wipers to their normal park position before driving. The system performs this reset automatically once you exceed 8 km/h, but you should verify blade position before moving off.[reference:9]
Vehicle Compatibility
This retrofit supports a broad range of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles equipped with compatible wiper control modules:
- Land Rover: Defender (L663), Discovery (L462), Discovery Sport (L550), Range Rover (L405, L460), Range Rover Sport (L494, L461), Range Rover Velar (L560), Range Rover Evoque (L538, L551)
- Jaguar: F-Pace (X761), F-Type (X152), XE (X760), XF (X260), E-Pace (X540), I-Pace (X590)
Vehicles with Pivi Pro, InControl Touch Pro, and InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment systems support the feature through native settings menus. For older vehicles, our retrofit kit provides the necessary software configuration and hardware interface.
What the Retrofit Kit Includes
- Genuine JLR wiper control interface module (where required)
- Vehicle-specific wiring harness with OEM connectors
- Configuration software licence for your VIN
- Step-by-step installation guide with touchscreen menu paths
- Technical support from our JLR-certified team
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Prevents wiper motor damage — eliminates strain from frozen blades
- Protects bonnet paintwork — provides safe blade lift clearance
- Simplifies winter de-icing — blades sit accessible and clear of snow
- Works with heated windscreen — improves heat transfer to blade rubber
- Factory-integrated operation — controlled through your existing touchscreen
- Automatic reset — returns to normal park once you drive above 8 km/h
- Complete retrofit solution — everything you need in one kit
Order Your Wiper Winter Park Retrofit Today
Prepare your Jaguar or Land Rover for winter driving with the Wiper Winter Park Position retrofit. This upgrade pays for itself by preventing wiper motor replacement costs and preserving your bonnet finish.
Order now and receive your complete retrofit kit with genuine JLR components, configuration support, and our installation guide. Our team stands ready to assist with any technical questions.
Contact our JLR retrofit specialists for vehicle-specific advice, or proceed directly to checkout to secure your kit.
