Getting to know your vehicle

Windscreen washers

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With the ignition on, pull lever 1 towards you.

A short pull on the lever activates the washers and causes one wipe of the windscreen.

A longer pull on the lever activates the washers and causes three wipes of the windscreen, followed after a few seconds by a fourth wipe.

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Before carrying out any work on the windscreen (washing the vehicle, removing frost, cleaning the windscreen, etc.), set lever 1 to position A (stop operation).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

During snowfall or at sub-zero temperatures, clear the windscreen (including the central area behind the interior rear-view mirror) and the rear window before switching on the wipers (risk of engine overheating). Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. Their service life depends on the user:
  • must always be kept clean: clean the blades, windscreen and rear window regularly with water and soap;
  • do not use them when the windscreen or rear window is dry;
  • lift them off the front or rear windscreen when they have not been used for a long time.
Replace them whenever their effectiveness decreases: on average once a year. Before switching on the rear wiper, make sure that none of the items being carried will obstruct its operation.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or close the tailgate.

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Intermittent wipe with
speed-dependent frequency

With the ignition on, turn the end of lever 1 until the appropriate symbol 2 lines up with it.

The wiping frequency varies depending on speed.

When working under the bonnet, check that the wiper lever is in the parked (OFF) position.

Risk of injury.

Rear wiper and
washer

With the ignition on, turn the end of lever 1 until the appropriate symbol 2 lines up with it.

When the end of the lever is released, it returns to the rear wiper on position.

Special feature

If the front wipers are running or automatic mode is selected, the rear wiper switches to intermittent operation when reverse gear is engaged.

Before carrying out any work on the rear window (washing the vehicle, removing frost, cleaning the window, etc.), set lever 1 to the stop position.

Risk of injury or damage.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. Their service life depends on use:
  • must always be kept clean: clean the wiper blades and rear window regularly with water and soap;
  • do not switch on the wipers when the rear window is dry;
  • lift them away from the rear window if they have not been used for a long time.
Replace them whenever their effectiveness decreases: on average once a year. Before switching on the rear wiper, make sure that none of the items being carried will obstruct its operation.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or close the tailgate.

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