You use it every day, you know it inside and out… or at least, that’s what you think! Because behind its apparent simplicity, your car may be hiding unsuspected features. Small, discreet options, rarely explained in the manual, yet capable of saving you time, increasing your comfort—and even performing a little magic behind the wheel. Ready to unravel the mystery of these hidden tricks? Buckle up, we’ll tell you everything.
Smart ventilation against the heat
Summer is approaching, and the sweltering feeling in the cabin is never pleasant. However, some newer cars automatically lower the windows or activate the ventilation after the engine is turned off to limit the rise in temperature.
Bonus tip: This feature is sometimes found in the multimedia system settings, or activated via a button combination when turning off the engine. Try it as soon as the weather gets nice!
Windshield wiper maintenance becomes child’s play
Changing your windshield wiper blades in winter without risking damage? It’s possible, thanks to the maintenance mode . It allows you to position them vertically, clearly visible, in just a few seconds.
Note: This option is often triggered by pressing the wiper button with the engine off, or via the onboard menu. Perfect for quick cleaning or preventing them from freezing.
Bye-bye maintenance alerts
Is the little orange light reminding you that it’s time for a service? If you’ve already had the service done, you can often reset the alert yourself .
Concrete example: On some Peugeots, you simply press the windshield wiper button and then turn the key. A countdown is displayed, and the alert disappears.
