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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/5)

Special note

Vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops. For example, fast wiping

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected.

A single sweep

A short push will trigger one sweep

of the wipers.

B stop

C intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is

possible to change the time be-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

D slow continuous wiping

E fast continuous wiping

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (2/5)

When activating automatic wiping

or when increasing sensitivity, one

sweep of the blades is performed.

Note:

– the rain sensor is only intended as a

driving aid. In the event of reduced

visibility, the driver should manually

activate the wipers. In foggy weather

or during snowfalls, wiping is not au-

tomatically triggered and remains

under the driver’s control;

– in the event of temperatures below

zero, automatic wiping is not acti-

vated when the vehicle is started. It

is automatically activated as soon as

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed

(approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));

C automatic wiper function (de-

pending on the vehicle)

Vehicle fitted with front

windscreen wiper rain sensor

The rain sensor is located on the winds-

creen, in front of the interior rear-view

mirror.

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

ble to change the triggering thresh-

old and the time sweeps by turning

ring 2:

– do not activate automatic wiping in

dry weather;

– fully de-ice the windscreen before

activating automatic wiping.

A single sweep

A short push will trigger one sweep

of the wipers.

–

F :

G :

minimum sensitivity

maximum sensitivity

B stop

The higher the sensitivity, the

quicker the wipers will react and

the faster the wipe.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (3/5)

Operating faults

Special note

In the event of a malfunction of the au-

tomatic wiping, the wiper is set to inter-

mittent wiping. Contact an authorised

dealer.

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the vehi-

cle stops. For example, fast wiping

speed will slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

selected.

The operation of the rain sensor can be

disturbed in the event of:

– damaged windscreen wipers; a

film of water or traces left by a

blade in the sensor’s detection

zone may increase the response

time of the automatic wiper, or in-

crease the wiping frequency;

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

Precautions

– In the event of ice, check whether the

blades are stuck to the windscreen

before operating the wiping mecha-

nism. If you activate the wipers while

the blades are stuck down with ice,

you may risk damaging both the

blade and the wiper motor.

– a windscreen with any chip or

crack level with the sensor, or a

windscreen covered in dust, dirt,

insects, ice, the use of washing

wax and water-repellent chem-

icals; the windscreen wiper will

be less sensitive or may even not

react at all.

D slow continuous wiping

E fast continuous wiping

– Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (4/5)

Specific front wiper position

(service position)

This position enables the blades to be

lifted to remove them from the winds-

creen.

It may be useful to:

– to clean the blades;

– to release the blades from the winds-

creen in winter;

– replace the blades ➥ 5.42.

With the ignition on or the engine run-

ning, lift the 1 stalk twice to position A

(single sweep). The blades stop slightly

away from the bonnet.

To return the blades to low position,

with the ignition on, ensure that the

wipers have folded down onto the wind-

screen, then move the stalk 1 to posi-

tion A (single sweep).

In the event of obstacles on the

windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.),

clean the windscreen (including the

central area located behind the inte-

rior rear view mirror) before starting

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

ing).

Before switching on the ignition,

place the wipers on the windscreen.

Otherwise, there may a risk of damage

to the bonnet or the wipers when they

are switched on.

Before carrying out any

action involving the wind-

screen (washing the vehi-

cle, de-icing, cleaning the

If an object is preventing a blade

from moving, it may stop functio-

ning. Remove the obstacle and

reactivate the wiper using the wiper

stalk.

windscreen etc.) return the 1 stalk

to position B (stop).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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Note:

In temperatures below zero, the washer

liquid risks freezing to the windscreen,

thereby reducing visibility. Heat the

windscreen using the demister control

before cleaning.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

– it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen is

dry;

– free it from the screen when it has

not been used for a long time.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

mately once a year. ➥ 5.42.

A longer pull will trigger, in addition to

the windscreen washer, two sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a third.

Precaution for using the

wipers

– In freezing or snowy weather

conditions, clear the screen

before starting the wipers (risk of

motor overheating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position B (stop).

Risk of injury.

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