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In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the camera on the windscreen
before moving off.
Other wise, this can affect the function
of the equipment associated with the
camera.
Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The function is active when the exterior
temperature is below 0°C.
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ressing the button again switches off the
system; its indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door
mirrors. The orange indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
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t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the button
goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Additional Heating/
Ventilation
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Recommendations on care
The infrared camera has a wash nozzle
connected to the vehicle’s front screenwash
system.
This nozzle operates every 5th use of the
screenwash.
Regularly check that the camera is clean.
In bad weather, or in wintry conditions, ensure
that the camera is not covered with mud, ice
or snow.
Malfunction
An orange warning lamp coming on
whilst all the operating conditions
have been met, accompanied by
a message, indicates a system
malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Wiper control stalk
Programming
You can activate automatic wiping for the front
wipers.
On the SW, you can also configure rear wiping
on engaging reverse gear. 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.
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.
Windscreen wipers
After switching off the ignition, a slight
movement of the windscreen wipers being
stored under the bonnet may occur.
Each time the ignition has been switched
off for more than a minute, regardless of
the previous wiper control stalk position,
it is necessary to reactivate the wiping by
operating the control.
Automatic (proportional to the
intensity of the rain).
Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Single wipe
F Pull the stalk briefly towards you.
Front screenwash
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.
The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate
for as long as the control stalk is pulled. Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Fast (heavy rain).
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The screenwash jets are integrated in the
tips of each arm.
Additional jets are installed below the
midpoint of each arm.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the
length of the wiper blade. This improves
visibility and reduces the consumption of
screenwash fluid.
In some cases, depending on the contents
or colour of the fluid and on the exterior
brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly
noticeable.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
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 a screenwash fluid suitable for low
temperatures during the winter period.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper (SW)
To select the rear wiper: turn the ring to place
the desired symbol against the marking.Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Rear screenwash
Termination of the screenwash is followed by a
final wiping cycle.
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urn and hold the ring all the way towards
the dashboard.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
Termination of the screenwash is followed by a
final wiping cycle.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
front windscreen wipers are operating. The function is activated or
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle

menu of the touch screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of snow or hard frost or if a
bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing system,
deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the
touch screen’s Driving/Vehicle menu.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position is used for cleaning or
replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
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Before removing a front wiper
blade
F In the minute following ignition switch-off, any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
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roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position after the operation, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet
locations.
Do not touch the wiper blade as you may
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
risk of damaging the windscreen!
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ean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid. Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
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nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
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nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
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epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
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tarting with the wiper blade closest to
you, once again hold each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
F

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lean the rear window using screenwash
fluid.
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nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
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nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
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nce again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
screen.
F
C
arry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
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tarting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible.
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