Intermittent operation or rain sensor
The concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly behind the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage
could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◄
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
See also:
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
Symbol Function or system
Parking brake set
Canada: parking brake set
High beams/headlamp flasher
Front fog lamps ...
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact ...
External devices
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to cinch sockets, on the CD/DVD player. Operation
takes place on the external device.
Due to the large n ...