Long story shortened, front wipers weren’t working. I’d popped the bonnet to back the car into the garage, half way in discovered no front wiper function - it was piddling down. After a few moments of panic (coming from LRs anything like that is normally a precursor to a big bill), fully closed the bonnet and wipers worked. Phewwwww, wipers don’t work with bonnet “popped”.

Wouldn’t know about it if the bonnet opening no wipers thingie had the release lever been on the driver’s side, where it should be. Single width garage so no way to open the bonnet once parked, plus she’ll be laid up for a week or three so goes on CTEK.

Shouldn't need your CTEK. Our Karoq was left for nearly 2 months on our driveway as we were away on an extended holiday. Started fine on our return.

Agreed, shouldn’t need left on charge as only away for three weeks, however force of habit as we regularly leave her laid up for 3 months, occasionally up to 6 months. Nice to know she’ll fire back into life when we get home.👍

Wipers caught me out as well. Had been servicing car and started it to get car upto temp to check oil level. Had changed wipers and went to check they were aligned ok and nothing. Moment of panic as well. Seems an odd safety feature??

Alasdair

49 minutes ago, Alasdair1 said:

Wipers caught me out as well. Had been servicing car and started it to get car upto temp to check oil level. Had changed wipers and went to check they were aligned ok and nothing. Moment of panic as well. Seems an odd safety feature??

Alasdair

I believe the feature is to prevent the wipers catching on the hood lip when it's open.

Ah that makes sense. Had it in my head it was a safety thing.

Alasdair