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With the twist switch at, the
windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt to the speed of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
3)
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
Activation
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
4)
WARNING
3)Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.4)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the screen wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress and the
motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............131
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....132
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................139
DEMANDING VEHICLE USE ...........139
CHECKING LEVELS........................140
BATTERY RECHARGING ................145
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................147
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................147
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................148
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SERVICING AND CARE
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WINDSCREEN /
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
146)
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a
90° angle with the arm;
press tabs A fig. 174 and remove
the blade from the arm;
install the new blade by inserting the
straps into the supplied housings of
the arm. Make sure that the new blade
is secured in position.Replacing the rear
window wiper blade
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover A fig. 175 and
remove the arm from the vehicle by
loosening nut B that fastens it to the
pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
lower the cover.
WARNING
146)Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad weather
conditions.
LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle needs to be lifted, go to a
Fiat Dealership which is equipped
with the arm hoist or workshop lift.
174F0T0087
175F0T0088
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