How to Turn Off the Rear Wiper on a Volvo XC90?

[StAdeline]

On the right side of the steering wheel, there is a small suspended lever with a switch at its tip, which is used to control the rear wiper. There are three modes: auto, always on, and off.

[LorenzoAnn]

I've been driving the XC90 for several years, and turning off the rear wiper is quite intuitive. First, locate the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel. There's a rotary knob at the end of the stalk—turning it to the bottom position shuts it off. If you're in manual mode, there might be an indicator light; if it's on, you'll need to turn it back to turn it off. Sometimes when parked in the garage, I forget to turn it off, and the wiper makes a squeaky noise, which accelerates wear. I recommend turning it off immediately after use in rainy weather—developing this habit can extend the part's lifespan by three to five years. Regularly check the wiper blades and washer nozzles, and make sure debris doesn't block the rotary knob system to avoid malfunction or motor burnout. If you can't turn it off, check the infotainment screen settings for an auto-wiper option and try disabling it. In short, familiarize yourself with the knob's feel before operating—it's simple but requires attention to detail.