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The screenwash then the windscreen wipers 
operate for a pre-determined time.
With automatic air conditioning, any 
action on the screenwash control results 
in temporary closure of the air intake to 
protect the passenger compartment from any 
odour.
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. During the winter 
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Low  screenwash fluid level
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 reservoir (or have it 
refilled) the next time you stop.
Automatic windscreen  wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate 
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the 
rainfall.
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located 
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the 
rear view mirror.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash, 
switch off the automatic wipers and the 
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is 
completely clear of ice before activating the 
automatic wipers.
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 set the control stalk to another 
position ( Int
, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off on the instrument panel, accompanied by a 
message.
If the ignition has been off for more than 
one minute, the automatic wipers must 
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk 
downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the 
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Rear wiper 
 
Off. 
Intermittent wipe. 
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4Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, if the windscreen 
wipers are operating, the rear wiper will come 
into operation automatically (activated by 
default).
Activation/Deactivation
With audio system or touch screen
The system's settings are adjusted via the vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default. 
In the event of accumulation of snow or 
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to 
the tailgate, deactivate the automatic rear 
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring as far as it will go and hold it in 
position.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as 
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when screen 
washing ends.
Special position of the 
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning 
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be 
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release 
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat  wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–
 
handle them with care.
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clean them regularly using soapy water
 .
–
 
avoid using them to hold cardboard on the 
windscreen.
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replace them at the first signs of wear
 .
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade 
 
Operating the wiper control stalk immediately 
after switching off the ignition will place the wiper 
blades in a vertical position.
► 
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 after the operation, 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.
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.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
►
 
Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you 
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► 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.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m