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Wiper

Windscreen washer, wiper

With the ignition on, move the stalk 1.
A.
stopping
B intermittent wiping
2.
The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is possible to change the time between sweeps by turning ring .
C.
slow continuous wiping
D.
fast continuous wiping
Tip
Positions B, C and D are accessible with the ignition on.
Special feature
When driving, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle stops. For example, fast wiping speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off, wiping will return to the speed originally selected. Any action on the stalk 1 is given priority and cancels automatic operation.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in position A (off).
Risk of injury.

Vehicles with automatic wiper function

With the engine running, move the stalk 1.
Aoff
Tip
Position C is accessible with the ignition on. Positions B and D are accessible only with the engine running.
Bautomatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the interval between sweeps by turning the ring 2:
  • E: minimum sensitivity
  • F: maximum sensitivity
Note: in foggy weather or during snowfalls, wiping is not automatically triggered and the function remains under the driver's control.
C.
slow continuous wiping
Dfast continuous wiping
Note:
  • the rain sensor is only intended as a driving aid. In the event of reduced visibility, the driver should manually activate the wipers. In foggy weather or during snowfalls, wiping is not automatically triggered and remains under the driver's control;
  • in the event of temperatures below zero, automatic wiping is not activated when the vehicle is started. It is automatically activated as soon as the vehicle exceeds a certain speed (approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));
  • do not activate automatic wiping in dry weather;
  • fully de-ice the windscreen before activating automatic wiping;
  • when washing using a roller type car wash, return the stalk 1 to the off position A to deactivate automatic wiping.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull the stalk 1 towards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep of the wipers, in addition to the windscreen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps of the wipers followed, a few seconds later, by a fourth, in addition to the windscreen washer.
WARNING
Before taking any action on the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return the stalk 1 to position A (off).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
Tip
Efficiency of a wiper blade
Check the condition of the wiper blades. How long they last depends on you:
  • it must remain clean: clean the blade and the screen regularly with soapy water;
  • do not use it when the screen is dry;
  • free it from the screen when it has not been used for a long time.
In any event, replace them as soon as their performance is reduced: approximately every year (refer to the information on "Wiper blades: replacement" in Section 5).
Precautions for using the wipers
  • In freezing or snowy weather, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating);
  • ensure that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.