Windows, glass and mirrors -> Using the rain sensor for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain

sensor button

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Using the rain sensor

The rain sensor monitors the amount of water

on the windshield and automatically starts

the windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity

can be adjusted using the thumb wheel on

the right-hand steering wheel lever.

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Move the lever downward for an extra wiper

sweep.

Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased

sensitivity and downward for decreased sensi-

tivity. The wipers will make one extra sweep

when the thumb wheel is turned upward.

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Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

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Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Deactivate the rain sensor

Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

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rain sensor button or moving the lever

upward to another wiper mode.

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in

ignition mode 0 or when the engine is

switched off.

The rain sensor is also automatically deacti-

vated when the wiper blades are put in the

service position. The rain sensor will reactivate

when service mode is switched off.

Right-hand steering wheel lever.

Rain sensor button

Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper

speed

CAUTION

When the rain sensor is activated, the

rain sensor symbol will be displayed in the

instrument panel.

The windshield wipers may start inadver-

tently and be damaged in automatic car

washes. Deactivate the rain sensor when

the engine is running or when the ignition

is in mode I or II. The symbol in the instru-

ment panel will go out.

Activating the rain sensor

When the rain sensor is activated, the engine

must be running or the ignition in mode I or II

while the windshield wiper lever is in position

0 or in the single sweep position.

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Related information

Using the rain sensor's memory

function

The rain sensor monitors the amount of water

on the windshield and automatically starts

the windshield wipers.

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Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Activating/deactivating memory

function

The rain sensor's memory function can be set

to activate so that the rain sensor button does

not need to be pressed each time the engine

is started:

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Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

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Tap Settings in the Top view in the center

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

display.

2. Tap My Car Wipers.

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

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Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

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deactivate the memory function.

Related information

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

Using the windshield and

headlight washers

The windshield and headlight washers are

designed to clean the windshield and head-

lights. Use the right-side steering wheel lever

to start the windshield and headlight wash-

ers.

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CAUTION

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Avoid activating the washer system when

it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.

Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the

pump.

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

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Headlight washer*

Starting the windshield and headlight

washers

To save washer fluid, the headlights are

washed automatically according to a defined

interval when the headlights are on.

Reduced washing

When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer

fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid

Level low, refill message is displayed in the

instrument panel together with the

sym-

bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights

is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-

ing and visibility through it. The headlights are

only washed if high or low beam is on.

Related information

Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.

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Move the right-hand steering wheel lever

toward the steering wheel to start the

windshield and headlight washers.

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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> After the lever is released, the wipers

make several extra sweeps.

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* Option/accessory.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Using the rear window wiper/

washer

The rear window washer/wiper is designed to

clean the rear window. Use the right-side

steering wheel lever to start and control the

wiper/washer.

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Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

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Activating the rear window wiper/

washer

NOTE

The rear window wiper motor is equipped

with overheating protection that switches

off the motor if it becomes overheated. The

rear window wiper can be operated again

after a cooling-down period.

Select

wiper.

for interval rear window

Select

wiper.

for continuous rear window

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Move the right-side steering wheel lever

forward to wash/wipe the rear window.

Related information

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

Using automatic rear window

wiping when backing up

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If reverse gear is engaged while the wind-

shield wipers are on, the rear window wipers

will start. This function is deactivated when a

different gear is selected.

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

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Tap Settings in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap My Car Wipers.

Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deac-

tivate automatic rear window wiping

when backing up.

If the rear window wipers are already in con-

tinuous wiper mode, no change will be made

when reverse gear is engaged.

Related information

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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