Operation
Intermittent Wiper Operation or Rain Sensor
In this manual: Operation
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If there is no rain sensor, the wiper interval is adjusted manually.
If a rain sensor is fitted, wiper operation is controlled automatically depending on the amount of rain. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rear-view mirror.
Activating Intermittent Mode or the Rain Sensor

Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Adjusting the Wiper Interval or Rain Sensor Sensitivity
Move switch 5 up or down.
Deactivating Intermittent Mode or the Rain Sensor
Press button 3 again. The LED goes out.
Before entering a car wash, switch off the rain sensor, otherwise unintended wiper activation may damage the wipers.◄
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