Audi S5 A5 owners manual page 65

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document_0900452a81793dcc.book Seite 63 Mittwoch, 21. März 2007 5:42 17 Lights and vision 63 A To reduce the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move control A ⇒page62, fig. 63 to the left. To increase the sensitivity level of the Note rain sensor move the control to the right. • Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒ page 231. windscreen wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the wind-• Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass screen. The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also which can also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor. Please varied automatically according to the road speed (in addition to the check the wiper blades regularly. sensitivity setting). Applies to vehicles: with headlight washers WARNING Headlight washer system • Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the The headlight washer system only operates when the lights wiper blades are in good condition ⇒ page 64, “Changing wiper blades”. are switched on. • The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver – Move the automatic wash and wipe lever to position 5 A is still obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as ⇒page62, fig. 63. required depending on visibility. • Do not use water-repellent coati ngs on the windscreen. In bad The headlight washer system is always activated the first time you visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at operate the automatic wash and wipe. Subsequently, it is only acti- night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a vated about every five wash and wipe cycles. The headlights are serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper always washed if you hold the lever for longer than about blades to judder. 2seconds. The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically Caution (under water pressure). • In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel. switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass, To ensure that the system works pr operly in winter, keep the nozzle this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor. holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray. • Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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