2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 99

03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers The rain sensor is automatically deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition slot or five minutes after the ignition has been switched off. After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps. Tailgate wiper/washer Heated washer nozzles* The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing. 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. 03 High-pressure headlight washing* High-pressure headlight washing consumes a large quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, the headlights are washed using two alternatives: Windshield washing • Low/high beam headlights on. The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period. Intermittent wiping Normal (continuous) wiping Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer. • Parking lights on. Optional Active Bending Lights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed. Normal halogen headlights will not be washed. NOTE The rear wiper is equipped with cut-off function, which means that it will not operate if its electric motor overheats. The wiper will function again after a cool-down period (30 seconds or longer, depending on the heat of the motor and ambient temperature conditions). CAUTION Washing function Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation. G017632 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 99