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WIPEr cOntrOL S tALKSlow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you,
the screenwash is accompanied by a timed
operation of the wipers.
Depending on version, the headlamp wash is
coupled with the screenwash, it is triggered if
the dipped beam headlamps are on.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is only active when the ignition key is
in the runn I n G position.
The control stalk has five different positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four wiping frequencies
can be selected by turning the ring:
-
very slow frequency
-
slow frequency
-
standard frequency
,
-
fast frequency
.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1 notch downwards. This is
confirmed by one wipe. Must be reactivated
each time the ignition is switched on.
In this position, the sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be increased by turning the ring.
Good practice
Check that the windscreen wiper blades can
operate freely when using the wipers in icy
weather.
Use the step in the front bumper, to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of the
windscreen and on the blades.You can change the wiper blades.
Refer to the "Quick help - Worn wiper
blade" section.
You can check the fluid level.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
With Stop & Start, when the wiper
control stalk is in the fast wipe position,
the STOP mode is not available.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
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Steering mounted controls
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cHAnGInG A WIPE r BLA d E
The steps, located in the front bumper,
enable you to reach the blades and the
screenwash jets.changing a front wiper blade
Raise the wiper arm.
Unclip the blade by pressing the button and
remove it by pulling it outwards.
Fit the new blade and ensure that it is
secured correctly.
Return the wiper arm to the normal position.
Check that the screenwash or
headlamp wash jets are not blocked.
QuIcK HELP
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Worn wiper blade