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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. Under 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.
Lighting and visibility
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* Depending on the country of sale.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets*
This function heats the windscreen 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.
Switching on
F 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.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. To maintain the effectiveness of the
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 within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
4
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip 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.
F
W
ithin one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
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Practical information
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Warning and indicator lamps ....................15 -28
Warning lamp,
braking system
..............................
...............16
Warning lamp,
Diesel engine pre-heater
.............................. 19
W
arning lamp,
door(s) open
...............................
...................18
Warning lamp,
driver's seat belt not fastened
....................16
6
Warning lamps
................................................ 15
W
arning lamp,
SCR emissions control system
....................25
W
arning lamp, seat belts
..............................16
6
Warning lamp, Service.................................... 26
Warning lamp, Stop
........................................ 16
W
asher jets, heated
.............................. 1
31, 157
Weights
...............
.................................. 324-326
Welcome lighting........................................... 149
Wheel, spare
........................ 2
58, 284, 291, 292
Windows, rear
............................................... 11
8
Windscreen, heated
.............................. 1
31, 157
Wiper blades (changing)
....................... 1
57, 269
Wiper, rear ............................................. 155, 15 6
Wipers
............................................. 2
7, 154, 155
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
...........15
4, 155
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