Rain sensor
The concept
The time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button on the wiper lever.
When activated, the wipers move over the windshield once.
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.◀
Rain sensor sensitivity
Rain sensor sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
See also:
Adjusting
The following settings are available:
"Rear displays"
"Language/Units": language can be set
globally for all screens.
"Tone"
...
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indicator
lamp for the front passenger airbags lights ...
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the
vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be lowered. ...