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Windscreen and headlamp
wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.The screenwash then the windscreen wipers operate for a pre-determined time.The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on and the vehicle is moving.With daytime running lamps on, to activate the headlamp wash, position the lighting control stalk
in the dipped beam headlamps position.
NOTIC E
With automatic air conditioning, any action on the screenwash control results in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid odours inside the passenger compartment.
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.
Screenwash/headlamp wash level low
When the low level of the reservoir is reached, this warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.It comes on when the ignition is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is refilled.Refill the screenwash/headlamp reservoir (or have it refilled) the next time you stop.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work automatically and adapt to the intensity of the rain.The rainfall detection function uses a rain/sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.
Switching on
► Give a short downwards push to the control stalk.A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.This indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
NOTIC E
If the ignition has been off for more than one minute, the automatic wipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards.
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► Proceed with the desired operation or the replacement of 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 stalk.
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.
