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Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (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.
Termination of the screenwash is followed by a
final wiping cycle.
On vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
screenwash control results in temporary
closing of the air intake to avoid odours
inside the passenger compartment.
The screenwash jets are integrated in the
tips 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 liquid 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
Rear wiper selection ring:
Of f.
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
Activation or deactivation is set via
the vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
w i p e r.
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.
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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.
Before removing a windscreen
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 to the desired operation or to
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper
blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
Do not touch the wiper blade in case you
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
Risk of damaging the windscreen! F
C
lean the windscreen using a windscreen
cleaning fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type beading
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 the 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 lift it to the stop position.
F
C
lean the rear window using windscreen
washing 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
window.
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
lift to the stop position.
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