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Wiper blades and washer fluid

Together with the washer fluid, the wipers operate to improve visibility as well as headlamp pattern.
Updated 06/08/2023

Information indicating that the washer fluid needs topping up appears in the driver display when there is approx. 1 litre of washer fluid remaining.

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Using the rear window wiper and washer

Rear window wiper and washer clean the rear window. Washing/wiping is started and settings are changed by means of the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch.

Using the rain sensor

The rain sensor automatically starts the windscreen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sensitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel on the right-hand stalk switch.