of precipitation depending on the
sensitivity of the sensor selected.
The rainfall detection function uses a
rain/ sunshine sensor located at the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the
rear view mirror.
system (Settings>Vehicle>Safety),
fig. 75.
NOTE In certain weather conditions
(e.g. fog, frost, snow, projections on
salty roads), the driver may have to
return to manual wiping.
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Switching on/off
The first (upper) position corresponds
to the longest time interval between 2
wipes for light rain.
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Adjusting the sensitivity
To switch on:
The last (lower) position corresponds
to the shortest time interval between 2
wipes for heavy rain.
Put the wiper control stalk in the
AUTO position
Turn the ring (3) fig. 76 to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor. A wiping
cycle, accompanied by the display of a
message, confirms that the request has
been taken into account
To switch off, put the wiper control
stalk in another position or in the 0
position
A rotation of the ring from a higher
position to a lower position triggers a
confirmation wiping.
After the ignition has been switched off
for more than 1 minute with the wiper
control stalk in the INT, 1 or 2 position,
when the ignition is switched on again:
the system works as soon as the
vehicle exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), if the
outside temperature is below +3°C.
the system works immediately, if the
outside temperature is above +3°C.
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Windscreen wipers in reverse
To increase safety during the
The first position (upper) corresponds
to the lowest sensitivity of the sensor.
The last position (lower) corresponds to
the highest sensitivity of the sensor.
The higher the sensitivity, the faster the
system reacts and increases the wiping
frequency.
manoeuvers in reverse gear, the
rear window windscreen wiper
can be automatically activated in
case of rain. The function can be
activated/deactivated through the
Uconnect™ 10.25"/10.25" NAV
AUTOMATIC
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
In AUTO mode, the front wipers work
automatically and adapt to the intensity
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