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Lighting and visibility
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
►ꢀ Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
Changing a wiper blade
►ꢀ Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
Removing/Refitting at the front
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
►ꢀ Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
– handle them with care.
– clean them regularly using soapy water.
– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
►ꢀ Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade
►ꢀ 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.
►ꢀ Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►ꢀ Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
►ꢀ Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the
rainfall.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet
locations.
Operating the wiper control stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition will place the
wiper blades in a vertical position.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreparable deformation.
►ꢀ Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
►ꢀ Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.
►ꢀ To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, switch on the ignition
and operate the wiper control stalk.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
►ꢀ Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you and
remove it.
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