Lighting and visibility
► Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
the tailgate, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.
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This indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
Rear wiper
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring as far as it will go and hold it in
position.
Switching off
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when screen
washing ends.
► Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or set the control stalk to another
position (Int, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
Off.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
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.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, if the windscreen
wipers are operating, the rear wiper will come
into operation automatically (activated by
default).
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
– handle them with care.
– clean them regularly using soapy water.
– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a
qualified workshop.
Activation/Deactivation
With audio system or touch screen
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
The system's settings are adjusted
via the vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
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