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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.
F
T
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:
-
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 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.
F
P
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!
F
Cl
ean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid. Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
F
U
nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F
I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F
R
epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F
S
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
C
lean the rear window using screenwash
fluid.
F
U
nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
F
I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F
O
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.
F
S
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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