Visibility
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Rain sensor off.
Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone
Mirrors
will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain
sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the re-
duction 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.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Interior mirror anti-dazzle function
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Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor
Rear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-
zle function
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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
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WARNING
The rain sensor may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged.
wipers are in position
and the vehicle is
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If necessary, switch on the wipers man-
travelling at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).
ually when water on the windscreen ob-
structs visibility.
Modified behaviour of the rain sensor
Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-
WARNING
Note
ings on the sensitive surface Fig. 109 of the
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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.
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Regularly clean the sensitive surface of
the rain sensor Fig. 109 (arrow) and
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check for possible damage to the wiper
blades.
rain sensor include:
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Damaged wipers: a film of water on the
damaged blades may lengthen the activa-
tion time, reduce the washing intervals or re-
sult in a fast and continuous wipe.
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To remove wax and coatings, we recom-
mend a window cleaner containing alco-
hol.
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Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger
the windscreen wiper.
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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of the rain sensor. This may cause
sensor disruption or faults.
CAUTION
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Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on
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.
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
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effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.
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