INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Continuous wipers
Move the lever upward for the wipers to
operate at normal speed.
Before using the wipers, be sure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-
shield and that any ice or snow on the wind-
shield has been removed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi-
tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
•
Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
•
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
(p. 157)
•
Windshield and headlight washers (p. 158)
Activating/deactivating the rain
sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on
the windshield and automatically regulates wiper
speed.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel for adjusting sensitivity/interval
wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the engine must
be running or the ignition must be in mode
I
or
II
.
The windshield wiper lever must also be in posi-
tion
0
or in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the
button. The wipers will make one sweep.
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make
additional sweeps across the windshield.
Move the thumb wheel upward for increased sen-
sitivity or downward for decreased sensitivity. The
wipers will make one extra sweep if the thumb
wheel is moved upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
button or by moving the lever upward to another
wiper position.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in
ignition mode
0
.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated
when the wipers blades are put in the service
position and will reactivate when the wipers have
been returned to the normal operating position.
Deactivate the rain sensor when washing the
vehicle in an automatic car wash if the engine
is running or if the ignition is left in mode
I
or
II
. The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out. If the rain sensor is not deactivated, the
wipers may start inadvertently in the car wash
and could be damaged.
Summary of Contents for XC90 Hybrid 2016
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Page 21: ...INTRODUCTION 19 Preparations for charging the hybrid battery p 380 Starting the engine p 372...
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Page 96: ...SAFETY 94 Related information Airbag system p 89 Seat belts p 64...
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