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Vehicle fitted with front wind-

screen wiper rain sensor

Windscreen wash, wipe

Vehicle fitted with intermittent

windscreen wipers

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Special feature

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops.

For example, fast wiping speed will

slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed origi-

nally selected.

The rain sensor is located on the

windscreen, in front of the interior

rear view mirror.

A. a single sweep of the wipers

A short push will trigger one sweep

of the wipers.

A. a single sweep of the wipers

A short push will trigger one sweep

of the wipers.

B. stopping

B. off

Any action on the stalk 1 overrides

and cancels the automatic function.

C. intermittent wiping

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. It is possi-

ble to change the interval between

sweeps by turning the ring 2 .

D. slow continuous wiping

E. fast continuous wiping

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– damaged windscreen wipers: a

film of water or traces left by a blade

in the sensor's detection zone may

increase the response time of the

automatic wiper, or increase the

wiping frequency;

– a windscreen with any chip or

crack near the sensor, or a wind-

screen covered in dust, dirt, insects,

ice, the use of washing wax and wa-

ter-repellent chemicals. The wind-

screen wiper will be less sensitive or

may even not react at all.

D. slow continuous wiping

E. fast continuous wiping

Special feature

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve-

hicle stops.

For example, fast wiping speed will

slow to normal wiping speed.

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed origi-

nally selected.

Any action on the stalk 1 overrides

and cancels the automatic function.

Precautions

The

warning light appears on

the instrument panel to confirm that

the function is activated.

Note:

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– the rain sensor is only intended as

a driving aid. In the event of reduced

visibility, the driver should manually

activate the wipers. In foggy weath-

er or during snowfalls, wiping is not

automatically triggered and re-

mains under the driver's control;

– in the event of temperatures be-

low zero, automatic wiping is not ac-

tivated when the vehicle is started. It

is automatically activated as soon

as the vehicle exceeds a certain

speed (approximately 5 mph (8 km/

h));

C. automatic wiper function

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed.

– do not activate automatic wiping

in dry weather;

It is possible to change the trigger-

ing threshold and the interval be-

tween sweeps by turning the ring 2 :

– fully de-ice the windscreen before

activating automatic wiping;

– when washing using a roller type

car wash, return the stalk 1 to the off

position B to deactivate automatic

wiping.

–

F : maximum sensitivity;

G : minimum sensitivity.

The higher the sensitivity, the quick-

er the wipers will react and the

faster the wipe.

When activating automatic wiping

or when increasing sensitivity, one

sweep of the blades is performed.

Operating faults

In the event of a malfunction of the

automatic wiping, the wiper is set to

intermittent wiping. Call an ap-

proved dealer.

The rain sensor operation may be in-

terrupted in the event of:

– In the event of ice, check whether

the blades are stuck to the wind-

screen before operating the wiping

mechanism. If you activate the

wipers while the blades are stuck

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down with ice, you may risk damag-

ing both the blade and the wiper mo-

tor.

– Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

Windscreen washer

Before any action in-

volving the windscreen

(washing the vehicle,

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de-icing or cleaning the

windscreen, etc.) return the

stalk 1 to position B (park).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

Specific front wiper position (ser-

vice position)

This position enables the blades to

be lifted to remove them from the

windscreen.

It may be useful to:

– clean the blades;

– release the blades from the wind-

screen in winter;

– replace the blades ꢀ 362.

With the engine off or running, lift

the stalk 1 twice to position A (single

sweep).

The blades stop slightly away from

the bonnet.

In the event of obstacles

on the windscreen (dirt,

snow, ice etc.), clean the

windscreen (including the cen-

tral area located behind the in-

terior rear view mirror) before

starting the wipers (risk of mo-

tor overheating).

With the ignition on, pull the stalk 1

then release it.

A longer pull will trigger, in addition

to the windscreen washer, two

sweeps of the wipers followed, a few

seconds later, by a third.

If an object is preventing a

blade from moving, it may stop

functioning.

To return the blades to the lowered

position, with the ignition on, ensure

that the wipers have folded down

onto the windscreen, then move the

stalk 1 to position A (single sweep).

Before switching on the ignition,

place the wipers on the windscreen.

Otherwise, there may a risk of dam-

age to the bonnet or the wipers

when they are switched on.

Note:

Remove the obstacle and reac-

tivate the wiper using the wiper

stalk.

– A front washing action at stalk 1

lasting for more than 30 seconds

may cause the windscreen washer

pump to cut out. This prevents the

pump from overheating;

– in temperatures below zero, the

washer liquid risks freezing to the

windscreen, thereby reducing visibil-

ity. Heat the windscreen using the

demister control before cleaning.

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Rear windscreen wash, wiper

Rear windscreen wiper

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

Efficiency of a wiper

blade

Check the condition of

the wiper blades. How long they

last depends on you:

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position B (stop).

Risk of injury.

– it must remain clean: clean

the blade and the screen regu-

larly with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen

is dry;

– free it from the screen when it

has not been used for a long

time.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

it begins to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year ꢀ 362.

Precaution for using the wipers

With the ignition on, rotate the

ring 3 on the stalk 1 until the symbol

is opposite the mark 2

– In freezing or snowy condi-

tions, clear the screen before

starting the wipers (risk of mo-

tor overheating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

–

off;

intermittent wiping;

The wipers will pause for several

seconds between sweeps. The wip-

ing frequency varies according to

the vehicle speed;

–

slow continuous wiping.

To stop the operation, rotate the ring

3 again.

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Note: when washing using a roller

type car wash, return the ring 3 on

the stalk 1 to the stop position to de-

activate automatic wiping.

are in operation). If your vehicle is

equipped with a vehicle settings

customisation menu, you can opt to

activate or deactivate this function

ꢀ 139.

For vehicles not fitted with a settings

customisation menu, you can have

this function deactivated by an au-

thorised dealer.

In the event of obstacles present on

the rear window (dirt, snow, etc.), the

wiper will try to sweep away all the

obstacles. If an obstacle prevents

the blade from moving, it can be

stopped. Remove the obstacle, wait

for around 30 seconds and reacti-

vate the wiper using the wiper stalk.

Efficiency of a wiper

blade

Check the condition of

the wiper blades. How long they

last depends on you:

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Follow usage recommendations.

At the end of use, remember to re-

turn the rear wiper control to the

stop position, so that wiping is not in-

advertently activated during the

next use.

– it must remain clean: clean

the blade and the screen regu-

larly with soapy water;

– do not use it when the screen

is dry;

– free it from the screen when it

has not been used for a long

time.

Do not use the wiper arm

to open or close the tail-

gate.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

it begins to lose efficiency: ap-

proximately once a year ꢀ 362.

Precautions for using the

wipers

Precautions

Before taking any ac-

tion involving the rear

screen (washing the

– In the event of ice, check that the

blades are not stuck to the wind-

screen before operating the wipers.

If you activate the wiper while the

blade is blocked by ice, you risk dam-

aging both the blade and the wiping

motor.

– Do not operate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to the prema-

ture wear or damage to the blades.

vehicle, de-icing, clean-

ing, etc.) return the stalk 1 to the

off position.

– In freezing or snowy condi-

tions, clear the screen before

starting the wipers (risk of mo-

tor overheating);

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

Risk of injury and/or damage.

Rear screen wash/wipe

Activation/deactivation of the rear

screen wiper

Engaging reverse gear triggers in-

termittent wiping (if the front wipers

With the ignition on, push and

hold the stalk 1 then release it.

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Holding the stalk for longer will trig-

ger (in addition to the windscreen

washer) two sweeps of the rear

wiper followed, a few seconds later,

by a third (drip wiping function).

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When the stalk is released, it returns

to the rear wipe position.

Note: a rear washing action at stalk

1 lasting for more than 30 seconds

may cause the windscreen washer

pump to cut out. This prevents the

pump from overheating.

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