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Wiper control lever
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions that can be activated/deactivated:– automatic windscreen wipers,– rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
NOTIC E
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.
WARNI NG
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.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With manual wiping (intermittent)
With AUTO wiping
Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the lever to the desired position.Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the vehicle’s speed)Off
or
Automatic wiping (press down, then release).Single wipe (pull the lever briefly towards you).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control lever towards you and hold.The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate for as long as the control lever is pulled.A final wiping cycle is performed when screenwashing ends.
NOTIC E
On vehicles fitted with automatic air conditioning, any action on the screenwash control temporarily closes the air intake, to avoid odours inside the passenger compartment.
NOTIC E
The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper arm.Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and reduces screenwash fluid consumption.In some cases, depending on the contents or colour of the fluid and on the exterior
brightness, the liquid spray may be barely noticeable.
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WARNI NG
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the windscreen washer if the windscreen washer reservoir is empty.Only operate the windscreen washer if there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen and hindering visibility. Always use windscreen washer fluid suitable for low temperatures during the winter period.Never top up with water.
Rear wiper
Rear wiper selection ring:Off.
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.
NOTIC E
This system is activated by default.
WARNI NG
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
NOTIC E
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:– handle them with care,– clean them regularly using soapy water,– avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,– replace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade
► Actuating the wiper control lever within one minute of switching off the ignition will position the wiper blades vertically.► Proceed with the desired operation or replace the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper control lever.
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Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
► Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.► Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
WARNI NG
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of irreparable deformation.Do not release them while moving them. Risk of damaging the windscreen!
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.
NOTIC E
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent products.
► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you and remove it.► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper blade.► Starting with the wiper blade closest to you, once again hold each arm by the rigid section, then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.► Clean the rear screen using screenwash fluid.► Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.
► Once again hold the arm by the rigid section, then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rain without any action on the part of the driver.
Switching on
Briefly push the control lever downwards.A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.Depending on version, this symbol appears in the display screen or this indicator lamp comes on on the instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Off
Give the control lever another brief push downwards or place the control lever in another position (Int, 1 or 2).This indicator lamp goes off on the instrument panel and a message is displayed.