So, after just a few weeks with my DS, I had to refill the screenwash for the first time, and honestly, I’m baffled. For a car packed with tech and with options that can easily push the price tag to luxury levels, how is there no low-level warning for screenwash? Seriously, DS, this feels like such a basic feature to leave out.
The worst part? The washer bottle itself. The opening is at such an awkward angle that I had to pour the liquid in at a dribble just to avoid making a mess. And then, after all that, I discovered it only holds about 2.5 liters. That’s it! My last car (a Volvo) had a much larger bottle, around 5 liters, and filling it was a breeze with a properly designed opening.
But it’s not just the capacity. My Volvo also sprayed the screenwash for a second or two before the wipers started sweeping, which was great for avoiding that awful dry blade-on-dusty-glass scrape. DS, take notes! It’s such a simple and effective touch.
Oddly enough, I found an online manual that shows a low-level warning indicator for the screenwash bottle, so maybe it’s a feature on some DS models or trims? If anyone knows, please chime in. Is it just the DS4 that doesn’t have it, or am I missing something?
What do you all think? Are you dealing with the same frustration, or is this just me being picky? I’d love to hear if anyone’s found a workaround or knows why DS skipped this basic feature.
The worst part? The washer bottle itself. The opening is at such an awkward angle that I had to pour the liquid in at a dribble just to avoid making a mess. And then, after all that, I discovered it only holds about 2.5 liters. That’s it! My last car (a Volvo) had a much larger bottle, around 5 liters, and filling it was a breeze with a properly designed opening.
But it’s not just the capacity. My Volvo also sprayed the screenwash for a second or two before the wipers started sweeping, which was great for avoiding that awful dry blade-on-dusty-glass scrape. DS, take notes! It’s such a simple and effective touch.
Oddly enough, I found an online manual that shows a low-level warning indicator for the screenwash bottle, so maybe it’s a feature on some DS models or trims? If anyone knows, please chime in. Is it just the DS4 that doesn’t have it, or am I missing something?
What do you all think? Are you dealing with the same frustration, or is this just me being picky? I’d love to hear if anyone’s found a workaround or knows why DS skipped this basic feature.
