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B. Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring
to place the desired symbol against the
marking.
Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe. F
P
ull the wiper control stalk towards you.
The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a fixed time.
The screenwash includes a wiper blade
system with integral washer jets called
"Magic Wash".
The screenwash fluid is sprayed from
all along the length of the wiper blade;
this improves visibility and reduces the
consumption of screenwash fluid.
Windscreen wash
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle settings menu in the screen.
In the event of snow or hard frost,
deactivate the automatic rear wiper via
the vehicle settings menu in the screen.
Turn the ring fully; the rear screen wash, then
the rear wiper automatically operate for a set
duration. This function is activated by default.
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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
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
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. 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.
Screenwash fluid low level
When the low fluid level is reached in the
reservoir, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message and an audible signal.
The warning lamp come son when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash fluid
reservoir.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades or
the pump, do not operate the screenwash
if the screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there
is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility.
Always use screenwash fluid suitable
for low temperatures during the winter
period.
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Windscreen wash
Wiper control stalk
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash and then the wiper will
operate for a fixed period.
The windscreen wash includes a wiper
blade system with integral washer jets.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed from
along the length of the wiper blade.
This improves visibility and reduces the
consumption of screenwash fluid.
In some cases, depending on the
composition or the colour of the liquid and
the outside lighting, the liquid spray may
be hardly perceptible. To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the windscreen washer if the
windscreen washer reservoir is empty.
Only operate the windscreen washer if
there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use windscreen washer fluid suitable for
low temperatures during the winter period.
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