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9.2.4. Resetting wing mirrors' positions

If you fold or unfold the wing mirrors by hand, you need to reset the mirrors' positions so that the car can

fold them again.

You might need to fold or unfold the wing mirrors by hand due to external factors, such as when folded mirrors are frozen in

place. Moving the mirrors by hand stops the car from being able to automatically fold or unfold them. You need to reset the

wing mirrors' positions by using the driver door button panel so that the car can move the mirrors again.

1. Fold the wing mirrors by pressing and holding the L and R buttons on the driver door button panel simultaneously for a

short period of time.

2. Unfold the wing mirrors by pressing and holding the L and R buttons on the driver door button panel simultaneously for a

short period of time again.

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The mirrors' positions are reset and the automatic folding works again.

If the car still can't fold the wing mirrors, try resetting their positions again.

9.3. Wipers and washers

The wipers and washers work together to keep the windscreens clean and clear.

Important

Before activating the wipers, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in place and that any snow or ice on the

windscreen is removed.

Wiper and washer controls

You control the wipers and washers using the right-hand steering wheel stalk.

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Rain sensor

If your car detects water on the front windscreen when the rain sensor is active, the wipers will start automatically.

You can press the rain sensor button on the stalk to activate the sensor and turn the scroll wheel to adjust its sensitivity. The

rain sensor will stay active until you press the button again or select another wiper mode. When the rain sensor is active, you

can see a symbol in the driver display.

Active rain sensor symbol

Washers

The washer nozzles are integrated into the wiper arms for efficient washer fluid distribution. The nozzles are automatically

heated in cold conditions to prevent the washer fluid from freezing.

Your car tells you when it's time to refill the washer fluid. When washer fluid is running low, a message appears in the centre

display.

Important

Maintenance, refilling and replacing

Clean the wiper blades regularly.

Replace the wiper blades if they show signs of wear.

Refill washer fluid when your car tells you to.

Avoid using the wipers without lubrication from either rain or washer fluid. It can cause wear or damage.

Car wash safety

Turn the rain sensor off when you enter a car wash. Otherwise, the rain sensor will cause the wipers to activate, which

could lead to damage.

9.3.1. Controlling front wipers

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You can manually activate the windscreen wipers or change the way they work.

Front wiper controls are on the right-hand steering wheel stalk.

There are different front wiper modes that you can activate by using the right-hand stalk. The modes are:

High speed

Normal speed

Interval wipe

Wipers are turned off

Single sweep

Press the stalk downwards and release.

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Selecting wiper mode

Press the stalk upwards or downwards.

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Activating rain sensor

Select mode 0 and press the rain sensor button

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Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity or interval wipe frequency

Rotate the scroll wheel at the end of the stalk.

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9.3.2. Controlling rear wiper

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The rear wiper can be manually turned on and off.

Rear wiper controls are on the right-hand steering wheel stalk.

The rear wiper modes are:

Intermittent sweep

Continuous sweep

Activating the rear wiper and washer

Push the stalk forwards.

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The rear wiper and washer activate.

Selecting the rear wiper mode

Press either the intermittent sweep or continuous sweep button on the end of the stalk to select the rear wiper mode.

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Note

Automatic rear wiper while reversing

The rear wiper automatically activates if the front windscreen wipers are active while you are reversing. If you change

gear, the rear wiper will stop wiping the rear windscreen.

In low temperatures, the rear wiper won't automatically activate while you are reversing to prevent damage to the wiper

arm.

9.3.3. Activating washers

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Activate the windscreen washers with the right-hand steering wheel stalk.

Right-hand steering wheel stalk

Front washers

Pull the stalk towards you and hold it there for a few seconds.

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The front windscreen washers activate. If the headlights' high beam or passing beam is active, the headlights are also

washed.

Rear washer

Push the stalk away from you and hold it there for a few seconds.

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The rear windscreen washer activates.

When you let go of the right-hand stalk, the wipers make a few passes to wipe away excess fluid.

Note

Low washer fluid and washing headlights

If the washer fluid level is low, the headlights won't be washed. This is to prioritise the windscreen washers to keep the

windscreen clean and clear.

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