Lighting and visibility
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
F
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped or main beam headlamps are on, with
the vehicle moving.
4
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
To reduce the consumption of the fluid
by the headlamp washers, they operate
only with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)
during a given journey.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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handle them with care,
clean them regularly using soapy
water,
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avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
replace them at the first signs of
wear.
Low screenwash / headlamp
F
F
Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
wash fluid level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can should
be done with the engine off.
The level of this fluid should be checked
regularly, particularly during winter.
For more information on checking the
screenwash / headlamp wash level, refer to the
corresponding section.
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