Lotus EMIRA 2022, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Rain Sensor Wiping
The windscreen wipers activate auto-
matically relative to the intensity of any
rainfall sensed on the windscreen.
The rain sensor is activated when the
ignition is set to I or II with the wiper
stalk in AUT position.
The rain sensor symbol illuminates in
the driver display when the function is
activated.
Press the
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
166
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel
on the right-hand stalk switch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
Rain sensor button
Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol
is shown in the driver
display.
Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the car must
be running or in ignition position
I or II while
the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in posi-
tion
0 or in the position for a single sweep.
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 sensi-
tivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An
extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is
turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button
or moving the stalk
switch up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position
0 or when the engine is
switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically
when wiper blades are set in 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. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor while the car is run-
ning or when the car's electrical system is
in ignition position
I or II . The symbol in the
driver display extinguishes.
Related information
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 167)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 169)
•
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)
•
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 167)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 624)
•
Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 623)
•
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 622)
•
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 621)
•
Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)
button to activate the rain
sensor, the
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
166
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel
on the right-hand stalk switch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
Rain sensor button
Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol
is shown in the driver
display.
Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the car must
be running or in ignition position
I or II while
the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in posi-
tion
0 or in the position for a single sweep.
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 sensi-
tivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An
extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is
turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button
or moving the stalk
switch up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position
0 or when the engine is
switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically
when wiper blades are set in 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. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor while the car is run-
ning or when the car's electrical system is
in ignition position
I or II . The symbol in the
driver display extinguishes.
Related information
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 167)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 169)
• Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)
•
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 167)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 624)
•
Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 623)
•
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 622)
•
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 621)
•
Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)
symbol in the driver’s
display will also illuminate.
Rotate the ring on the end of the stalk,
upwards for greater sensitivity and
downwards for less sensitivity. An extra
sweep of the wiper blade is made when
the ring is rotated upwards.
WARNING: Do not use the rain
sensing function if there is the
potential risk that rain or washer
fluid could freeze on the
windscreen, this may obscure your
vision.
Automatic Car Washes
CAUTION: The windscreen wipers
could start sweeping and become
damaged in an automatic car
wash. Ensure that the rain sensor
function is deactivated when the
engine is running or when the
vehicle›s electrical system is in
ignition position I or II. The
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
166
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel
on the right-hand stalk switch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
Rain sensor button
Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol
is shown in the driver
display.
Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the car must
be running or in ignition position
I or II while
the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in posi-
tion
0 or in the position for a single sweep.
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 sensi-
tivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An
extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is
turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button
or moving the stalk
switch up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position
0 or when the engine is
switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically
when wiper blades are set in 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. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor while the car is run-
ning or when the car's electrical system is
in ignition position
I or II . The symbol in the
driver display extinguishes.
Related information
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 167)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 169)
•
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)
•
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 167)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 624)
•
Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 623)
•
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 622)
•
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 621)
•
Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)
symbol in the driver display is
extinguished when the vehicle is in
an automatic car wash.
Deactivating Rain Sensor Wiping
Press the
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
166
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sen-
sitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel
on the right-hand stalk switch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
Rain sensor button
Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol
is shown in the driver
display.
Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the car must
be running or in ignition position
I or II while
the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in posi-
tion
0 or in the position for a single sweep.
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 sensi-
tivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An
extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is
turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button
or moving the stalk
switch up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position
0 or when the engine is
switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically
when wiper blades are set in 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. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor while the car is run-
ning or when the car's electrical system is
in ignition position
I or II . The symbol in the
driver display extinguishes.
Related information
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 167)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 169)
• Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)
•
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 167)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 624)
•
Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 623)
•
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 622)
•
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 621)
•
Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)
button again or move the
wiper stalk upwards to another wiper
setting.
In ignition position 0 or when the en-
gine is switched off it is automatically
deactivated.
WINDSCREEN, WINDOWS, MIRRORS AND SUN VISORS