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Car wash mode

Using the car wash mode (if equipped)

You can set automatic control to be performed to prevent water leaking into the vehicle or wiper damage during car washing.
On the Home screen, press Car wash mode.
  • To view the online manual, press ► Online manual, and scan the QR code with your mobile phone.

Starting Car wash mode (if equipped)

  1. Before starting Car wash mode, press Precautions or ► Information to view the precautions.
  1. Press Start to start Car wash mode.
Once Car wash mode starts, one of the following icons appears for each item.
Normally controlled.
On standby for control or requires manual manoeuvres.
The control system is faulty.
  • The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and features.
  • For an item that cannot be controlled normally, an icon indicating the necessity of manual manoeuvre [] is displayed. For example, if the manual manoeuvre icon is displayed for the sunroof, check the sunroof and ensure that no foreign objects are present before the car wash begins.
You can use the following features.
  • Side mirrors are folded.: Automatically folds the side mirrors when car wash mode is turned on. The side mirrors automatically unfold when car wash mode ends.
  • All windows are closed.: Automatically closes all windows when car wash mode is turned on. The windows remain closed even when car wash mode ends.
  • Automatic windscreen wipers are Off.: When car wash mode is enabled with the wiper switch set to AUTO, the wipers do not operate automatically even if the rain sensors detect water. Once car wash mode ends, the wipers will operate automatically if the rain sensors detect water.
  • Flush door handles are retracted.: Retracts the flush door handles when car wash mode is turned on. The flush door handles automatically extend out when car wash mode ends.
  • Boot cannot be opened from the outside. or Tailgate cannot be opened from the outside.: Prevents the trunk from opening using the exterior button when car wash mode is turned on. The trunk can be opened using the exterior button when car wash mode ends.
  • The charging door is closed and opening it from outside of the vehicle is prevented.: Prevents the charging door from opening using the exterior button when car wash mode is turned on. The charging door can be opened using the exterior button when car wash mode ends.
  • Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Ending Car wash mode

On the Car wash mode screen, press End to end Car wash mode.
When Car wash mode ends, items controlled normally during car wash mode change, and the details of changed items are displayed as a popup.
  • Car wash mode automatically ends if:
  • The vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h
  • The ignition turns off
  • A door of the vehicle opens

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