2021 Polestar 1 Wiper blades and washer fluid
Filling washer fluid
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for both the windshield washer and the headlight washer.
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message Washer fluid level is low, refill and the symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Recommended grade: Washer fluid recommended by Polestar, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below the freezing point.
Use washer fluid with the recommended pH value between 6 and 8, diluted as recommended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing point to help keep the pump, reservoir, and hoses from freezing.
Volume:
The washer fluid reservoir has a volume of 5 liters (5.3 qts).
Putting the wiper blades in service position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain operations, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service position when replacing, washing, or lifting the blades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from the windshield).
Before placing the wipers in a service position, ensure that they have not frozen to the windshield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deactivated when the vehicle is stationary and the windshield wipers are switched off. Service position is activated/deactivated via Function view in the center display:
Tap the Wiper Service Position button. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when the service position is activated. The wipers will move to the service position when activated. To deactivate the service position, tap Wiper Service Position once. The indicator light on the button will go out when the service position is deactivated.
The wiper blades will also move out of the service position if:
- The windshield wipers are turned on.
- The windshield washers are turned on.
- The rain sensor is activated.
- The vehicle begins moving.
IMPORTANT
If the wiper arms in service position are raised from the windshield, they must be folded back against the windscreen before activating the wiping, washing, or rain sensor as well as before departure. This is to prevent scratching the paint on the hood.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Raise the wiper arms to the service position. Service position is activated/deactivated via the function view in the center display when the car is stationary and the windshield wipers are not on.
- Put the wiper blade in removal position by folding it out from the wiper arm until it clicks.
- Press and hold the lock button on the wiper blade attachment.
- While holding the button down, pull the blade straight out, parallel with the wiper arm.
- Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
- Fold the blade back toward the arm until it clicks into place. The blade is no longer in its removal position and can once again be moved.
- Check to make sure the wiper blade is securely in place.
- Press the wiper blade back against the windshield.
Wiper blades come in varying lengths
When changing wiper blades, make sure that the blades are of different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer than the one on the passenger side.
Wiper blades and washer fluid
The windshield washer nozzles are integrated into the upper side of the wiper blades. Washer fluid is supplied when washing is activated and the wiper arms begin moving.
The integrated washer nozzles in the wiper blades help provide more effective washing at different speeds and in different weather conditions, such as in strong winds. They can also help reduce the risk of impaired visibility for the driver, which is a common problem with traditional windshield washing methods. This type of integrated washing nozzle also provides more efficient washer fluid consumption.
The wiper blades are heated, which reduces the risk of the washer fluid freezing.
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message to refill will appear in the instrument panel.