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Maintenance
This position allows the wiper blades to be
moved away from the windscreen.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy
water,
- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
To move the wiper blades to the vertical position:
F
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
Advice
Screenwash reservoir
Top up the level when necessary.
Open the bonnet and secure it with the stay.
Identify the blue reservoir filler cap.
Open the blue filler cap.
Pour in screenwash fluid for optimum cleaning.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from
the windscreen.
F Unclip and remove the blade.
Fitting the new wiper blade
F Position and clip the new blade to the arm.
F Carefully lower the wiper arm.
To return them to the park position:
F Switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.
Comfort
