2018 FIAT 500L wipers

WINDSCREEN
WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
WINDSCREEN WIPER /
WASHER
6) 7)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring A fig. 31 has five different
positions:
windscreen wiper off
constant flick with 10 second
periods
“faster” flick (speed related)
LOcontinuous slow operation
HIcontinuous fast operation
MIST functionMove the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST
function: operation is limited to the
time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk
will return to its default position and the
windscreen wiper will be stopped.
This function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windscreen,
or morning dew.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. When the stalk is
held pulled for longer than half a
second, the windscreen wiper is moved
with active control.
The wipers flick three times when the
stalk is released, after which, if the
control is in position
, the washing
cycle is concluded by one last flick after
a pause of approximately 6 seconds.
With the ring inLOorHIposition,
the smart washing function is not
carried out.
Raising the blades ("Service
position" function)
This function makes it possible to
replace the blades or protect them in
conditions of ice and/or snow.Function activation
turn the ring A to position(wiper
stopped);
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
after having turned the ignition key
to the STOP position, within two
minutes move the lever to the MIST
within two minutes for at least half a
second to activate the wiper for part
of a flick. This operation can be
repeated up to three times, in order to
move the blade to the most suitable
position for replacement;
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position to move the blades back
down.
The function will be deactivated when
the engine is started again, in case of a
wiping request or with the car moving
(speed above 5 km/h).
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Before activating the
function, make sure, when starting the
engine, that the windscreen is free of
snow or ice.
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BONNET
OPENING
Pull the lever A fig. 41 in the direction
indicated by the arrow and then
operate the lever B fig. 42 operating in
the direction shown by the arrow.
Then lift the bonnet.
The following plate is present in the
engine compartment fig. 43.IMPORTANT Two side gas shock
absorbers are provided to assist in
opening the bonnet. Do not tamper
with these shock absorbers and
accompany the bonnet when raising.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
CLOSING
26)
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it.
If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to
press the bonnet down but open it
and repeat the procedure.
WARNING
26)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet
correctly.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct servicing permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limiting
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............148
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............160
BATTERY RECHARGING ................168
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................170
LIFTING THE CAR...........................171
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................172
BODYWORK ...................................172
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WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
164)75)
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
178 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm, making
sure that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 179, undo the
nut B and remove the arm C;
correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut B then lower the cover
A.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The windscreen washer jets A fig. 180
are fixed.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Checking fluid levels” in this
chapter). Then check that the nozzle
holes are not clogged; use a needle to
unblock them if necessary.Rear window washer
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window
fig. 181.
WARNING
164)Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious risk,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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SERVICING AND CARE

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