With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Activation
They are activated when the dipped
headlights are on and the windscreen
washer is activated.
3) 4)
Turn the ring nut to
rear window wiper:
to operate the
IMPORTANT Check jet function and
cleanliness at regular intervals.
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
6)
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
WARNING
3) Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not restored (even after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
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“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately 6
seconds completes the cycle.
4) Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
5) Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protection,
which prevents operation for a few
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
6) The headlamp washer jet does not
function when the level of fluid in the
reservoir falls below 1.6 litres.
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