Lighting and visibility
Single wipe (press down and release).
protect the passenger compartment from any
odour.
The settings are changed via the Driving/
Vehicle touch screen menu.
or
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen’s Driving/Vehicle
menu.
Automatic wiping
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Refer to the corresponding section.
If the ignition has been switched off with
the windscreen wipers active, you must
operate the control stalk again to reactivate
wiping when the ignition is switched on again
(unless the ignition was off for less than
a minute).
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring as far as it will go and hold it in
position.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when screen
washing ends.
Rear wiper
In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is
automatically reduced when the speed of
the vehicle drops below 3 mph (5 km/h).
When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h)
again, the wiping frequency returns to the
original frequency (fast or normal).
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.
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Single wipe
► Pull the stalk briefly towards you.
Off
Intermittent wiping
Screenwash-wipe
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
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.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
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