light drizzle messing up driver assist systems??

[REDCON1]

I've started noticing that even in the slightest rain, I get an error (center of mph gauge) that reads "some driver assist systems cannot operate: clean front windshield or poor viewing condition". Any idea what's causing this issue and or where the sensor is? Surely a light drizzle isn't supposed to impede the functionality of this system. It's still under warranty and I will bring to dealer. Just wondering if anyone else experienced this.

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[s219]

If it happens even when the wipers are operating and keeping the camera/sensor area clear, that seems odd. The only time I get warnings like that in my other vehicles is when there is snow/ice/frost in that area that has not yet defrosted. But rain should not be an issue if the wipers are keeping that area clear.

If you look at the upper center area of the windshield above the rear view mirror, it will be obvious where the cameras/sensors are.

 

[gregbutler_20]

Is there fog in the camera area in front of the mirror?

 

[Themousetrap]

I don’t have an answer, but I get the same error with the slightest fog in or outside the car. It will sometimes keep popping up over and over again while driving.

 

[Mr. LargeCoffee]

I”ve had a few of the nannies complain in heavy snow. Some sonar warning, the parking sensors go ballistic, and the adaptive cruise stops working. We’ve had nonstop snow and cold in upstate NY (I’m not complaining, the skiing has been good) so I haven’t washed the car in over a month. I get the snow causing problems, at times there has been an inch of slush/salt/snow/dirt mixture on the bumper after a drive. Rain shouldn’t cause an issue, I’ve driven in some heavy downpours without a problem.

 

[Frenzal]

Not normal IMO.

Never had a problem in the rain. Never had a problem when super cold.

Only problem was in a snow storm. Sensors were covered with snow/ice. Went away as soon as conditions were OK and sensors cleaned from snow/ice.

 

[Josh25typeS]

Is there a way to dismiss the “driver assist…” notification? It was driving me nuts on an early morning drive with sensors fogged up.

 

[Themousetrap]

I don’t have a solution, but this is also the case for me.

 

[Braun]

Rain is rare here, but when there is dense fog this happens to me.

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