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Lighting and visibility
Never top up with water.
This indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
message.
– handle them with care.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the
rainfall.
– clean them regularly using soapy water.
– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
Switching off
►ꢀ Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in another
position (Int, 1 or 2).
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade
This indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must be
reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching on
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.
Changing a wiper blade
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.
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.
►ꢀ Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
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