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/warning lamps
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily w ...
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position
when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the intermitte ...
Route
Different views of the route are available during
destination guidance:
► Arrow view in the instrument cluster and on
the Control Display.
► List of route sections.
► Map view.
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