Lighting and visibility
– clean them regularly using soapy water.
– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
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.
Screenwash-wipe
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Reverse gear
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade
Activation/Deactivation
The settings are changed via the
Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
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.
This function is activated by default.
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.
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.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen's Driving/ Vehicle
menu.
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.
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 wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
– handle them with care.
Intermittent wiping
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