Rain sensor indicator symbol

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by BenJ25

I suspect standard setting is "off" so as not to automatically engage wipers when screen is frozen or covered in snow - which may damage wipers, wiper arms or motors?

That makes sense, especially when you can remote start your car to defrost and warm up, when the wipers may be stuck to screen. I think I will turn auto wiper off during the winter.

[paulod]

Originally Posted by Jcbrown

Make sure hand brake is off. it appears in the same place as hand-brake symbol



As nu11eaf says, activate/deactivate using button on right hand stalk.


I think the default is always to switch it off, unless you tick the "Rain Sensor Memory" Setting (Settings...My Car...Wipers)

Thanks for this, I've been puzzled by the lack of auto wipers recently to the point of thinking maybe I didn't have them.
This post has explained it to me, I seem to recall being told about the button at handover but it's not something you can see when driving.

[PaulBendall]

Originally Posted by paulod

Thanks for this, I've been puzzled by the lack of auto wipers recently to the point of thinking maybe I didn't have them...

It took me a few days to work it out and had to eventually RTFM to discover the "stealth" button.

I do however like the water "jets" embedded in the wiper arms. No more getting into trouble pinching needles from the wife's sowing kit to align the jets

[nu11eaf]

If you use an auto car wash, remember to turn off the auto wipers before going through or they will get ripped off.

[CoopsSA]

Can't wait to get my V90 and learn all these little nuances!

[Haldex]

Originally Posted by Jcbrown

Make sure hand brake is off. it appears in the same place as hand-brake symbol

Another example of how poorly Volvo manages the 12" screen real estate..