on my car mk3 8v L-plate, i cant figure out the wiper settings!

when i push the stalk up it does the wipers once, thats cool
when i push it down it sets them going constantly slow.
there is a switch on the stalk which says 0-1-2-0.
i presume this is to vary the speed
it doesnt tho
is this a delay switch thing problem?
if so, how do i change the thing?