So i'm expecting my new 991 with headlight washers. They are standard and frankly quite ugly. I ordered them in paint to match so they don't stand out so much. This will be my 4th 911 and I have never used them. Does anyone actually use them or find them attractive? I wish Porsche would make them an option. So many options like heated seats should be standard. Why these ugly washers?

 

I once activated them in error. For an instant I had no idea what was going on. You know, after a while you don't notice them.

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Never used it.


If I drive it year round, could be handy during those slushy days.

 

They're required with xenon headlights in some countries, I believe. As I understand it, when the headlight front surfaces get dirty they can scatter the low-beam illumination in a manner that can blind oncoming drivers.

They will be activated automatically when needed. You don't usually need to trigger them by hand.

 

how do you operate them manually?

 

Small button on bottom of windshield wiper stalk.

I didn't know they come on automatically.

 

I don't have a 991, but if the 991 washers work like the 996 & 997 washers, the headlights must be ON for the headlight washers to operate.