2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers -> Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk User Manual
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
The windshield wipers can start wiping
unintentionally when switched on.
f Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
Risk of damage to the engine compartment lid,
windshield and wiper system.
f Only wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could become scratched.
f Loosen frozen wiper blades before starting
to drive.
f Do not operate a frozen headlight washer
system.
f Always switch off windshield wipers in car
washes to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
f Do not operate headlight washer system in car
washes.
f Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
f Always hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
f Always switch off windshield wipers before
opening the engine compartment lid (wiper
switch in position 0). If the wiper arms are not
in their end position, they will automatically
move to this position when the engine
compartment lid is opened, even if the ignition
is switched off.
The wiper arms remain at this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched
off and then on again.
Front wiper and headlight washer system
0 – Windshield wipers off
When the windshield wipers are switched off
and occasionally when the ignition is switched
off, the wipers move up slightly from their rest
position so that the wiping edges are aligned
correctly.
1 – Rain sensor operation
Front windshield wipers
Move wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
2 – Front windshield wipers – slow
Move wiper stalk upwards to the second
click.
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3 – Front windshield wipers – fast
Move wiper stalk upwards to the third click.
4 – One-touch operation
Front windshield wipers
Move wiper stalk downwards.
The front windshield wipers carry out one
wiping cycle.
Actuate wiper stalk for longer to perform
faster wiping cycles.
5 – Front windshield wiper and
washer system
Pull wiper stalk towards the steering wheel.
The washer system wipes and sprays while
the stalk is pulled towards the steering
wheel.
When the wiper stalk is released,
a few drying wipes are performed.
After every 10 wipes on the windshield,
the headlights are cleaned automatically.
Information
f If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
f Persistent dirt (e.g. insect remains) should
be removed regularly.
For information on car care:
f Please see the chapter “CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 255.
The front windshield washer nozzles are
heated when the ignition is on, as a precaution
against freezing. However, this does not replace
the use of antifreeze.
Rain sensor operation, front windshield
wipers
In rain sensor mode, the amount of rain on the
windshield is measured. Wiper speed is
automatically adjusted accordingly.
Rain sensor operation is activated automatically at
speeds of less than approx. 2 mph (4 km/h) if the
windshield wiper is switched on. If you exceed
a speed of approx. 5 mph (8 km/h), the system
switches to the preselected wiper setting.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
stalk is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
To switch the rain sensor on again:
f Move wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
position 1.
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
or
Operate windshield washer system 5.
Switch-on is confirmed by three wipes of the
windshield.
or
Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor using
switch A.
Information
In the multi-purpose display on the instrument
panel, you can configure the rain sensor to
activate automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the wiper stalk is set to
position 1.
For information on adjusting rain sensor activation
when the ignition is switched on:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING RAIN
SENSOR ACTIVATION” on page 133.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
f Move switch A upwards – high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
f Move switch A downwards – low sensitivity.
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Headlight washer system
The washer sprays only while low beam or
high beam is activated.
f Press button C under the wiper stalk.
f After every 10 wipes on the windshield, the
headlights are cleaned automatically as well.
The wipe count starts from zero again when
the low beam is switched off.
Rear window wiper
Switching on intermittent operation of rear
window wiper
f Push switch B up to detent position INT.
Switching off intermittent operation of rear
window wiper
f Push switch B down to detent position OFF.
Manual wiping/washing
f Push switch B on the wiper stalk down from
detent position OFF or up from detent
position INT.
The washer system wipes as long as the
switch is pressed down.
When the wiper stalk is released, a few drying
wipes are performed.
Switching on the rear window wiper when
reverse gear is engaged
In the multi-purpose display, you can configure the
rear wiper to automatically perform a series of
wipes when it rains or when the windshield wipers
are used while reverse gear is engaged.
For information on adjusting the automatic rear
wiper function:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING ACTIVATION
OF THE REAR WIPER WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS
ENGAGED” on page 134.
Information
f Clean the wiper blades with window cleaner at
regular intervals, especially after washing the
vehicle in a car wash.
We recommend Porsche window cleaner. If the
wiper blades are very dirty (e.g. soiled with
insect remains), they can be cleaned with
a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be due
to the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may adhere to the
windshield. These wax residues can be
removed only by using window cleaner
concentrate.
f Please see the chapter “ADDING WASHER
FLUID” on page 247.
f Contact your authorized Porsche dealer for
more information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
f Replace damaged wiper blades immediately.

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