2008 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 94

The wipers will make an extra sweep each time the thumb wheel is adjusted upward. When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel. Activating and setting the sensitivity When activating the rain sensor, the vehicle must be running or in ignition mode II and the windshield wiper lever must be in position 0 or in the single sweep position. Activate the rain sensor by pressing the button . The windshield wipers will make one sweep. Press the lever up for the wipers to make an extra sweep. The rain sensor returns to active mode when the stalk is released back to position 0. Deactivating Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button or press the lever down to another wiper position. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition slot or five minutes after the ignition has been switched off. CAUTION Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation. Before using the wipers, ice and snow should be removed from the windshield. Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in place. 96 03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers Windshield washing Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps. Heated washer nozzles (option) The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing.