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SCREEN WASHER, WIPER (1/2)Vehicle fitted with windscreen
wiper rain sensor
A park
B automatic wiper function.
When this position is selected, the system detects water on the wind-
screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed. It is possi-
ble to change the triggering thresh-
old and the time sweeps by turning
ring 2:
– E: minimum sensitivity
– F: maximum sensitivity
Note: in foggy weather or during
snowfalls, wiping is not automatically
triggered and remains under the
driver’s control.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
Vehicle fitted with intermittent
windscreen wipers
A park
B intermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is pos-
sible to change the time between
sweeps by turning ring 2.
C normal wiping speed
D fast wiping speed
1
A
B
C
D
1
2E
F
Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping
speed slows down whenever the ve-
hicle stops. For example, fast wiping
speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.
If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.
Note: in the event of mechanical sei-
zure, the system automatically cuts the
power supply to the wipers.
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SCREEN WASHER, WIPER (2/2)
When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park).
Risk of injury.
Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, clean-
ing the windscreen, etc.)
return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
1
A
B
C
D
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on , pull stalk 1 then
release.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep
of the wipers, in addition to the wind-
screen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps
of the wipers followed, a few seconds
later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-
screen washer.
Efficiency of a wiper blade
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. How long they last depends
on you:
– it must remain clean: clean the blade and the screen regularly
with soapy water;
– do not use it when the screen is dry;
– free it from the screen when it has not been used for a long time.
In any event, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately every year (refer to the
information on “Wiper blades: re-
placement” in section 5).
Precautions for using the
wipers
– In freezing or snowy weather, clear the screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor over-
heating);
– ensure that no objects are ob- structing the travel of the blade.
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OPERATING FAULTS (4/5)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
See the information on “Headlights: chang-
ing bulbs” or “Rear lights: changing bulbs”
in Section 5.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
Fuse damaged. Replace the fuse or have it replaced; refer
to the information on “Fuses” in section 5.