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WINDSCREEN WASH / WIPE

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With the ignition on, move stalk 1

- A park.

- B intermittent wiping.

The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is possible to change the time between sweeps by turning ring 2.

- C normal wiping speed.

- D fast wiping speed.

Vehicles with automatic wiper function

With the engine running, move stalk 1

- A park.

- B automatic wiper function

When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the time sweeps by turning ring 2:

- E: minimum sensitivity

- F: maximum sensitivity

NB: in foggy weather or during snowfalls, the wiping is not automatically triggered and remains under the driver’s control.

- C normal wiping speed.

- D fast wiping speed.

Special note

When driving, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle stops. For example: the speed will change from a fast wiping speed to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off, wiping will return to the speed originally selected.

Any action on stalk 1 overrides and cancels automatic operation.

Starting the vehicle with the stalk in position D triggers a slow continuous sweeping movement. Adjusting the stalk to position D is necessary to trigger a rapid continuous sweeping movement.

Positions BC and D are accessible with the ignition on.

Position C is accessible with the ignition on. Positions B and D are accessible only with the engine running.


Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards you.

A brief pull will trigger a single sweep of the wipers, in addition to the windscreen washer.

A longer pull triggers, as well as the windscreen washer, continuous sweeping until the end of the request, then three return sweeps, then after a few seconds, a fourth.

Do not try to lift the wiper blades. They cannot remain detached from the windscreen. To replace the blades, refer to Section 5: “Wiper blades”.

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, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return stalk 1 to position A (park).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

In freezing or snowy weather, ensure they are not stuck to the windscreen (including the central area located behind the interior rear-view mirror) and the rear screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating).

Check the condition of the wiper blades. You are responsible for their service life:

- they must remain clean: clean the blades, windscreen and rear screen regularly with soapy water;

- do not use them when the windscreen or rear screen are dry;

- free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace them as soon as they begin to lose efficiency: approximately once a year.