Cupra FORMENTOR 2024 - Troubleshooting; General Safety Instructions

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Mirrors
Abnormal operation of the rain and light
sensor
The possible causes of anomalies and errone-
ous interpretations in the sensitive surface area
›››Fig.111 of the rain sensor are, among oth-
ers:
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Damaged wipers: a lm of water on the
damaged blades may lengthen the activation
time, reduce the washing intervals or result in a
fast and continuous wipe.
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Insects: the impact of insects may cause the
wiper to activate.
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Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on
the roads may cause an excessively long wipe
when the windscreen is almost dry.
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Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus
eect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may
reduce the eectiveness of the rain sensor or
make it react more slowly, later or not at all.
Regularly clean the sensitive surface of the rain
sensor ›››Fig.111 (arrow) and check for pos-
sible damage to the wiper blades.
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Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone will
trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain sensor
on. The rain sensor then detects the reduction
of the sensor surface and adjusts itself. The
behaviour of the sensor may vary depending
on the size of the stone impact.
WARNING
The rain sensor may not detect rain sui-
ciently and may not activate the windscreen
wipers.
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If necessary, switch on the windscreen wip-
ers manually when water hinders the view
through the windscreen.
Note
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The use of an alcohol-based glass cleaner
is recommended to remove waxes and coat-
ings.
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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of the rain sensor. This can cause alter-
ations or failures.
Troubleshooting
Washer uid level too low
The control lamp switches on yellow. Rell the
washer uid reservoir at the next opportunity
›››page350.
Mirrors
General safety instructions
The exterior and interior mirrors allow the
driver to observe vehicles driving behind and
adapt his or her driving behaviour accordingly.
For safe driving, it is important for the driver to
adjust the exterior mirrors and interior mirror
correctly before setting o.
When looking through the exterior mirrors and
the interior mirror, it is not possible to see the
entire area behind and to the sides of the vehi-
cle. These areas outside the eld of view are
known as the blind spot. Other road users and
objects may be in the blind spot.
WARNING
Adjusting the exterior mirrors and interior
mirror while driving can distract the driver.
This could cause accidents and lead to seri-
ous injuries
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Only adjust the exterior mirrors and inte-
rior mirror when the vehicle is stationary.
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When parking, changing lanes, overtaking
or turning, always keep a close eye on your
surroundings, as other road users or objects
may also be in the blind spot.
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Always make sure that the mirrors are ad-
justed correctly and that visibility to the rear
is not reduced by ice, snow, fogging or other
objects.