Volvo 2003 XC70 Owner's Manual - Windshield Wipers/washers
2003 VOLVO XC70
Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers/washers
0 Windshield wipers off
Intermittent wiper function. With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by
twisting control A upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor replaces the intermittent wiper function and automatically regulates wiper speed
according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by
twisting control A upward or downward.
Activating the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to the intermittent position.
The rain sensor is deactivated when the ignition is switched completely off.
To reactivate the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to position 0 and then back to the intermittent position.
CAUTION: When washing the car in an automatic carwash, etc move the windshield wiper lever to
position 0 or switch off the ignition completely to deactivate the rain sensor. If the sensor function is left
on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the carwash and could be damaged.
Normal wiper speed
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