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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
the wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
orAutomatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen.
u
n
der extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
4
Lighting and visibility
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
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 m
aintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F
t
o p
ark the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the
windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F un clip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F
F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Practical information
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traction control (ASR) ......................17, 21, 120tr
affic information (tA ) ........................333, 367
tr
affic information (
tM
C)
..............................3
32
t
r a i l e r
.................................................... 1 4 7, 2 1 8
tr
iangle, warning ........................................... 243
tr
ip computer
............................................ 34-36
tr
ip distance recorder
..................................... 32
ty
res pressures
............................................ 25
5
ty
r e s
................................................................ 10
ty
re under-inflation
detection
............................... 24, 209 -212, 249
un
der-inflation
(detection)
............................. 24, 209 -212, 249
unl
ocking
..............................
.............48, 54, 56
up
dating risk areas
....................................... 3
31
up
dating the date
...................................... 4 4 - 47
upd
ating the time
...................................... 4 4 - 47
uR
e
A
................................................... 235, 236
u
SB
................................................. 83, 316, 371
U
V
Ventilation ...............................90 -92, 94, 98, 99
W
Warning and indicator lamps ....................13 -27
Warning lamp, braking system .......................21
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater
.......15
Warning lamps
.......................................... 18 -27
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system
........................................................... 27
Warning lamp, Service ....................................19
Warning lamp, Stop
........................................ 18
We
ights
................................................. 281, 288
Wheel, spare
................................... 86, 250, 251
Window controls
............................................. 69
Wiper blades (changing)
....................... 1
18, 222
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 11 6
Wipers
............................................. 1 6 , 115 , 118
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
............115 , 117
Alphabetical index
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Lighting and visibility
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Heated windscreen and
washer jets *
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
This function heats the winsdcreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
In area 1
, the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2
, the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
To maintain the effectiveness of the
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
wear.
)
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
)
To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching on
*
Depending on the country of sale.
)
With the engine running, press
this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
The period of operation depends
on the ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.