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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/4)

When activating automatic wiping or

when increasing sensitivity, one sweep

of the blades is performed.

Note:

– 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 weather

or during snowfalls, wiping is not au-

tomatically triggered and remains

under the driver’s control;

– in the event of temperatures below

zero, automatic wiping is not acti-

vated 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

Vehicle fitted with front

windscreen wiper rain sensor

The rain sensor is located on the winds-

creen, in front of the interior rear-view

mirror.

When this position is selected, the

system detects water on the wind-

screen and triggers the wipers at a

suitable wiping speed. It is possible to

change the triggering threshold and the

time sweeps by turning ring 2:

– do not activate automatic wiping in

dry weather;

– fully de-ice the windscreen before

activating automatic wiping;

A single sweep

– F: minimum sensitivity

– G: maximum sensitivity

– when washing the vehicle under a

roller type car wash, return the ring 1

to the B position to deactivate auto-

matic wiping.

A short push will trigger one sweep of

the wipers.

The higher the sensitivity, the quicker

the wipers will react and the faster the

wipe.

B stop

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (2/4)

Operating faults

Special note

In the event of a malfunction of the au-

tomatic wiping, the wiper is set to inter-

mittent wiping. Contact an authorised

dealer.

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the vehi-

cle 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 originally

selected.

The operation of the rain sensor can be

disturbed in the event of:

– damaged windscreen wipers; a film

of water or traces left by a blade in

the sensor’s detection zone may in-

crease the response time of the au-

tomatic wiper, or increase the wiping

frequency;

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

cancels the automatic function.

Precautions

– In the event of ice, check whether the

blades are stuck to the windscreen

before operating the wiping mecha-

nism. If you activate the wipers while

the blades are stuck down with ice,

you may risk damaging both the

blade and the wiper motor.

– a windscreen with any chip or crack

level with the sensor, or a windscreen

D slow continuous wiping

E fast continuous wiping

covered in dust, dirt, insects, ice, the

use of washing wax and water-repel-

lent chemicals; the windscreen wiper

will be less sensitive or may even not

react at all.

– Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (3/4)

Specific front wiper position

(service position)

This position enables the blades to be

lifted to remove them from the winds-

creen.

It may be useful to:

– to clean the blades;

– to release the blades from the wind-

screen in winter;

– replace the blades ➥ 5.21.

With the ignition on and the engine off,

lower the windscreen wiper stalk to

position E (fast continuous wipe). The

wiper arms stop in a position away from

the bonnet.

To return the blades into position, make

sure they have been placed on the

windscreen, then move the stalk to po-

sition B (stopped) with the ignition on.

In the event of obstacles on the

windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.),

clean the windscreen (including the

central area located behind the inte-

rior rear view mirror) before starting

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

ing).

Before switching on the ignition,

place the wipers on the windscreen.

Otherwise, there may a risk of damage

to the bonnet or the wipers when they

are switched on.

Before any action involving

the windscreen (washing

the vehicle, de-icing,

cleaning the windscreen,

If an object is preventing a blade

from moving, it may stop functio-

ning. Remove the obstacle and

reactivate the wiper using the wiper

stalk.

etc.) return stalk 1 to position B

(stop).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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Note: in temperatures below zero, the

washer liquid may freeze on the wind-

screen, reducing visibility. Heat the

windscreen using the demister control

before cleaning.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

– it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

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.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.

In all cases, replace it as soon as

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

mately once a year. ➥ 5.21.

A longer pull will trigger, in addition to

the windscreen washer, two sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a third.

Precaution for using the

wipers

– In freezing or snowy weather

conditions, clear the screen

before starting the wipers (risk of

motor overheating);

On vehicles fitted with a multimedia

screen, you can choose to activate or

disable the third sweep of the blades.

➥ 1.92.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position B (stop).

– ensure that no objects are ob-

structing the travel of the blade.

Risk of injury.

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