Minor glass damage
If possible, repair the damage within 24 hours in order to avoid it getting worse. If there is minor damage to the windscreen, a windscreen stone chip sticker can protect the area from dust and dirt until it is repaired.
Major glass damage
In the event of major damage to the windscreen, the entire windscreen will need to be replaced.
The windscreen in cars equipped with a Head-up display is specially designed to be able to display the projected image. When replacing the windscreen, the correct type of glass needs to be used in order for the Head-up display to work.
Wiper blades and washer fluid
- Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as headlamp pattern.
- The wiper blades are heated (Option/accessory)automatically in cold weather to improve winter properties and to prevent the washer fluid from freezing.
- Information indicating that the washer fluid needs topping up appears in the driver display when there is approx. 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining.
Using the rear window wiper and rear window washer
Activating the rear window wiper and rear window washer
Note
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection which means that it is switched off if it overheats. The rear window wiper works again after a cooling-down period.
- Select
- Select
Move the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch forward to start rear window washing and wiping.
Automatic rear windscreen wiping when reversing
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen wipers are switched on initiates rear window wiping. The function stops when the reverse gear is disengaged.
Note
At low outside temperatures, the automatic rear window wiping when reversing is deactivated in order to avoid damage to the wiper arm.
Using the rain sensor
- Rain sensor button
- Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
The rain sensor is automatically on or off when the car is started depending on the rain sensor mode set when the car was switched off.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button.
Move the lever down to make the wipers move.
Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sensitivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is turned upward.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when the car is switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when wiper blades are set in the service position. The rain sensor is reactivated when service mode has been deactivated.
Important
The windscreen wipers could start and be damaged in an automatic car wash. Switch off the rain sensor before washing the car. The symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Starting windscreen and headlamp washers
Move the right-hand stalk switch toward the steering wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp washers.
The windscreen wipers will make several more sweeps once the stalk switch has been released.
Important
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the washer reservoir is empty, otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlamp washing
When activating windscreen washing, the headlamps are also cleaned automatically according to a defined interval, when the headlamps are switched on.
Reduced washing
If only approx. 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir and the message, Washer fluid Refill washer fluid, level low, together with the
Using windscreen wipers
- The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.
Single sweep
Lower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.
Windscreen wipers off
Move the stalk switch to position 0 to switch off the windscreen wipers.
Intermittent wiping
Move the lever up to switch the wipers to intermittent wiping. Set the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumbwheel when intermittent wiping is selected.
Continuous wiping
Raise the stalk switch for the wipers to sweep at normal speed.
Raise the stalk switch further for the wipers to sweep at high speed.
Important
Before activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in and that any snow or ice on the windscreen and rear window is scraped away.
Important
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers are cleaning the windscreen. The windscreen must be wet when the windscreen wipers are operating.