Get Operation -> Visibility Guide for Cupra Formentor SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

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lighting line while the hazard warning light

function is active.

More the lever to the required position:

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Short wipe. Brief press, short clean.

Hold the lever down for more time to in-

crease the wipe frequency.

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Representation of acceleration: Anima-

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Windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper systems

tion on the entire background lighting line

when accelerating. This function is only rep-

resented in the Cupra when the link be-

tween the background lighting and the drive

profile is activated.

Windscreen washer. The windscreen

washer function is activated by pushing

the lever towards the steering wheel,

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Window washer lever

and the wipers operate simultaneously.

The representation of these functions by the

background lighting can be switched on and

off both individually and as a whole in the in-

fotainment system:  > Background light-

ing >  Settings.

Interval wipe for rear window. The wiper

will wipe the window approximately ev-

ery six seconds.

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The rear window wash function is activa-

ted by pressing the lever, and the rear

wiper starts simultaneously.

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WARNING

In cold conditions you should not use the

wash/wipe system unless you have warmed

the windscreen with the heating and venti-

lation system. The windscreen washer fluid

could otherwise freeze on the windscreen

and obscure your view of the road.

Fig. 96 Operating the windscreen wiper

and rear wiper.

More the lever to the required position:

Windscreen wipers off.

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CAUTION

Wiper intervals.

If the ignition is switched off while the

windscreen wipers are switched on, they

complete their wipe and return to the rest

position. When the ignition is switched

back on, the windscreen wiper will contin-

ue to operate at the same wiping level. Ice,

Use control Fig. 96

to set the in-

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terval (vehicles without rain sensor), or

the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Slow sweep adjustable by using control

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Fig. 96

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Fast sweep adjustable by using control

Fig. 96

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change to a lower position speed. The set

speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls

away.

Rain sensor

snow and other obstacles on the wind-

screen may damage the wiper and the

windscreen wiper motor.

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The air conditioner comes on for approxi-

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If necessary, remove snow and ice from

mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode

when the windscreen washer is activated, 

to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-

er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.

the windscreen wipers before starting your

journey.

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Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the

windscreen wipers while dry can cause

damage.

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When wiping at intervals, the intervals vary

according to the speed. The higher the vehi-

cle speed the shorter the intervals.

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In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-

fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it

may help to leave the vehicle parked with

Fig. 97 Wiper lever: adjust the rain sensor

Note

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The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-

the wipers in service position page 50 .

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cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper

will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its

path. Remove the obstacle and switch the

wiper back on again.

Note

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The windscreen and window wipers only

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The windscreen will be wiped again ap-

function when the ignition is switched on

and the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are

closed.

proximately 5 seconds after the windscreen

washer has been activated, provided the

vehicle is moving (“drip” function). If you

activate the wipers less than 10 seconds af-

ter the “drip” function, a new wash se-

quence will begin without performing the

last wipe. For the “drip” function to work

again, you have to turn the ignition off and

then on again.

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The rear wiper is automatically switched

on when the windscreen wiper is on and the

car is in reverse gear.

Fig. 98 Rain sensor sensitive surface

The rain sensor controls the frequency of

the windscreen wiper intervals, depending

Wiper functions

Windscreen wipers performance in differ-

ent situations

on the amount of rain

of the rain sensor can be adjusted manually.

. The sensitivity

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Manual wipe page 123 .

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If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen

wiper in position 1 or 2, it will automatically

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Move the lever to the required position

reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor

or make it react more slowly, later or not at

all.

Mirrors

Fig. 97:

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Interior mirror anti-dazzle func-

tion

Rain sensor off.

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Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone

Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain

sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the

reduction in the sensitive surface area and

adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the

sensor will vary with the size of the damage

caused by the stone.

sary.

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-

zle function

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

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Set control to the right: high sensitivity.

Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

The anti-dazzle function is activated every

time the ignition is switched on.

When the ignition is switched off and then

back on, the rain sensor remains active and

starts operating again when the windscreen

When the anti-dazzle function is enabled,

the interior rear vision mirror will darken au-

tomatically according to the amount of light

it receives. The anti-dazzle function is can-

celled if reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain

to switch on the wipers.

wipers are in position

and the vehicle is

travelling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

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If necessary, switch on the wipers man-

ually when water on the windscreen ob-

structs visibility.

WARNING

Modified behaviour of the rain sensor

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This could cause irritation to

the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you

come into contact with this liquid, it must

be rinsed with large quantities of water. If

necessary, get medial help.

Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-

ings on the sensitive surface Fig. 98 of the

Note

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rain sensor include:

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Regularly clean the sensitive surface of

the rain sensor Fig. 98 (arrow) and check

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Damaged wipers: a film of water on the

for possible damage to the wiper blades.

damaged blades may lengthen the activation

time, reduce the washing intervals or result in

a fast and continuous wipe.

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To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alcohol.

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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in

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CAUTION

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

front of the rain sensor. This may cause

sensor disruption or faults.

the windscreen wiper.

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur-

faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon as

possible.

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Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

the roads may cause an excessively long

wipe when the windscreen is almost dry.

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Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

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Synchronized regulation of the exterior

mirrors

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

Note

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If the light falling on the interior mirror is

In the infotainment system, the function but-

ton  > Vehicle > Exterior > Mirrors can be

used to select the exterior mirrors for

synchronised adjustment.

obstructed (e.g. with the sun blind), the an-

ti-dazzle mirror with automatic adjustment

will not operate perfectly.

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When the interior lights are on or reverse

gear engaged, the mirrors do not darken

with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle

position.

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Turn the knob to position L

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The

right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the

same time (synchronised).

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If you have to stick any type of sticker on

the windscreen, do not do so in front of the

sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-

dazzle function from working well or even

from working at all.

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If necessary, correct the right-hand rear-

view mirror: rotate the control to position R¹⁾

Fig. 99 Detail of the driver's door: control

for the exterior mirror.

Tilt function for front passenger exterior

mirror

Turn the control to the corresponding posi-

tion:

When parking backwards, and in order to be

L/R Turning the knob to the desired posi-

tion, adjust the mirrors on the driver

side (L, left) and the passenger side (R,

right) to the direction desired.

able to see the kerb, the passenger side mir-

ror can be automatically tilted towards the

passenger to provide a better view of the

kerb. The control must be in the position R¹⁾

for this feature to be operational.

Depending on the equipment fitted on

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the vehicle, the mirrors may be heated

The mirror returns to its original position as

soon as you drive forward at over 15 km/h

(9 mph) or switch off the ignition. It also re-

turns to its original position if the position of

the control is adjusted.

according to the outside temperature.

Folding in mirrors.

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Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

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Storing the rear view mirror settings for

the tilt function

WARNING

the exterior mirrors in to prevent them

from being damaged. Electrically retracta-

ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or

out by hand, always use the electrical pow-

er control.

Convex or wide-angle exterior mirrors give

a larger field of vision. However, they make

objects look smaller and further away than

they really are. If you use these mirrors to

estimate the distance to vehicles behind

you when changing lane, you could mis-

judge the distance. Risk of accident!

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Switch the ignition on.

In the infotainment system, select  > Ve-

hicle > Exterior > Mirrors page 89 .

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Select the R¹⁾position on the control.

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Note

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Select reverse gear.

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If the electrical adjustment should fail to

Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjus-

ted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of

the mirror glass.

so that you can see, for example, the kerb

area well.

WARNING

Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking

care to avoid injuries.

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Release the reverse gear.

The fold-in function on the exterior mir-

rors will not activate at speeds over

40 km/h (25 mph).

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The adjusted position for the rear view mir-

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Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror

ror is stored.

when there is no-one in the way of the mir-

ror.

Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the

vehicle

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When moving the mirror, take care not to

trap fingers between the mirror and the

mirror bracket.

In the infotainment system, using the func-

tion button  > Vehicle > Exterior > Mirrors

the exterior mirrors can be selected to fold in

when the vehicle is parked and locked

CAUTION

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If for any reason (e.g. a bump when ma-

page 89.

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noeuvring) one of the rear view mirrors is

knocked out of position, the mirrors must

first be fully retracted with the electric con-

trol. The rear view mirror must not be

When the vehicle is locked with the remote

control, the exterior mirrors are retracted

automatically. When the vehicle is opened

with the remote control, the exterior mirrors

are deployed automatically.

placed by hand in the starting position, as

the folding mechanism can be damaged.

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Before washing the vehicle in an auto-

matic car wash, please make sure to fold

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

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