Deactivating The Rain Sensor; Windshield Washer/Headlight Washer (Certain Models) - Volvo XC90 User Manual

2005 VOLVO XC90
1. Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
2. Press button 2. An LED in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is active.

Deactivating the rain sensor:

Press button 2. or
Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position. Moving the lever up will not deactivate
the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until the lever is released, at
which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
The rain sensor is also deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain
sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
Wipers operate at "normal" speed
Wipers operate at "high" speed

3 - Windshield washer/headlight washer (certain models)

Pull the lever toward you and release it. High pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the
headlights.
NOTE:
To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield washers are used frequently, the
headlights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10- minute
period.
When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the rear window and
headlights will not be washed when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the windshield.
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