Lighting and visibility
F Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold the each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
Changing a wiper blade
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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handle them with care,
clean them regularly using soapy
water,
Removing/reꢀtting at the front
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avoid using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
replace them at the first signs of wear.
Removing/reꢀtting at the rear
F
Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as
far as possible.
Clean the rear window using a screenwash
fluid.
Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.
Once again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
window.
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Before removing a front wiper
blade
F
F Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
F Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible.
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F
F
Do not touch the wiper blades in case you
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
Risk of damaging the windscreen!
F In the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
F Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
F Clean the windscreen using a screenwash
fluid.
After reꢀtting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after an operation, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
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