Using The Rain Sensor's Memory Function - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen-
sor button .
Press the stalk switch down for the wipers to
make an extra sweep.
Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sensitiv-
ity and downward for lower sensitivity. An extra
sweep is made when the thumbwheel is turned
upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button or moving the stalk switch
up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in
ignition position 0 or when the engine is
switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when
wiper blades are set in service position. The rain
sensor is reactivated when service mode has
been deactivated.
IMPORTANT
The windscreen wipers could start and be
damaged in an automatic car wash. Deacti-
vate the rain sensor while the car is running
or when the car's electrical system is in igni-
tion position I or II. The symbol in the driver
display extinguishes.
Related information
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 178)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 180)
•
Heated windscreen wiper nozzles* (p. 176)
•

Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 177)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 179)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 647)
•
Wiper blades in service position (p. 646)
•
Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 645)
•
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 644)
•
Using windscreen wipers (p. 175)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
Using the rain sensor's memory
function
The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-
screen wipers based on how much water it
detects on the windscreen.
Activating/deactivating the memory
function
The memory function for the rain sensor can be
activated in such a way that the rain sensor but-
ton does not need to be depressed each time the
car is started:
1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press My Car Wipers.
3. Select Rain Sensor Memory
deactivate the memory function.
Related information
•
Using the rain sensor (p. 176)
•
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 178)
•
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 180)
•
Heated windscreen wiper nozzles* (p. 176)
•
Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 179)
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 647)
•
Wiper blades in service position (p. 646)
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* Option/accessory.