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Wiper

Windscreen wiper, washer

Tip
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.
In all cases, replace it as soon as it begins to lose efficiency: approximately once a year WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT.
Precautions for using the wipers
In the event of obstacles on the windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.), clean the windscreen (including the central area located behind the interior rear view mirror) before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating).
If an object is preventing a blade from moving, it may stop functioning. Remove the obstacle and reactivate the wiper using the wiper stalk.
WARNING
Before taking any action on the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return the stalk 1 to position B (off).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in position B (stop).
Risk of injury.
With the ignition on, move the stalk 1.
A
a single sweep of the wipers.
A short push will trigger one sweep of the wipers.
B
switching off.
C
intermittent wiping.
The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is possible to change the interval between sweeps by rotating the ring 2.
  • Dslow continuous wiping.
  • Efast continuous wiping.
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Positions C and D are accessible with the ignition on. Position E is accessible only when the engine is running.

Special feature

When driving, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle 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. Any action on the stalk 1 overrides and cancels the automatic function.

Vehicles with automatic wiper function

With the engine running, move the stalk 1.
A
a single sweep of the wipers.
A short push will trigger one sweep of the wipers.
B
switching off.
C
automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the interval between sweeps by turning the ring 2:
  • F: minimum sensitivity;
  • G: maximum sensitivity.
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Position D is accessible with the ignition on. Positions C and E are accessible only with the engine running.
The higher the sensitivity, the quicker the wipers will react and the faster the wipe.
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 automatically triggered and remains under the driver's control;
  • in the event of temperatures below zero, automatic wiping is not activated when the vehicle is started. It is automatically activated as soon as the vehicle exceeds a certain speed (approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));
  • do not activate automatic wiping in dry weather;
  • 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.
  • Dslow continuous wiping.
  • Efast continuous wiping.
Note: there is a maintenance position for replacing the wiper blades.
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 windscreen in winter;
  • replace the blades.
With the ignition on and the engine stopped, fully lower (position E) the windscreen wiper stalk 1. The wiper arms stop in a position away from the bonnet WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT.

Operating faults

In the event of a malfunction of the automatic wiping, the wiper is set to intermittent wiping. Call an approved dealer.
The rain sensor operation may be interrupted in the event of:
  • 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 windscreen covered in dust, dirt, insects, ice, the use of washing wax and water-repellent chemicals. The windscreen wiper will be less sensitive or may even not react at all.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull the stalk 1 towards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep of the wipers, in addition to the windscreen washer.
A longer press will trigger three sweeps of the wipers followed a few seconds later by a fourth, in addition to the windscreen washer.

Rear screen wiper, washer

Rear windscreen wiper

Tip
Do not use the wiper arm to open or close the tailgate.
Tip
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.
In all cases, replace it as soon as it begins to lose efficiency: approximately once a year WIPER BLADES: REPLACEMENT.
Precautions for using the wipers
  • In freezing or snowy weather, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating);
  • ensure that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
WARNING
Before carrying out action on the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return the stalk 1 to the off position.
Risk of injury and/or damage.
With the ignition on, rotate the ring 3 on the stalk 1 until the symbol is aligned with the mark 2.
To stop the operation, rotate the ring 3 again to the off position.
Note: when washing using a roller type car wash, return the ring 3 on the stalk 1 to the stop position to deactivate automatic wiping.
Follow usage recommendations.

Activation/Deactivation of the rear screen wiper

Engaging reverse gear triggers intermittent wiping (if the front wipers are in operation). If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle settings customisation menu, you can opt to activate or deactivate this function. Refer to the multimedia instructions.
For vehicles not fitted with a settings customisation menu, you can have this function deactivated by an authorised 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 reactivate the wiper using the wiper stalk.

Precautions

  • If the weather is icy, check that the blade is not stuck to the windscreen before operating the wipers. If you activate the wiper while the blade is blocked by ice, you risk damaging both the blade and the wiping motor.
  • Do not operate the wipers on a dry screen. This will lead to the premature wear or damage to the blades.

Rear screen washer, wiper

With the ignition on, push and hold the stalk 1 then release it.
Holding for longer will trigger three sweeps of the wipers followed, a few seconds later, by a fourth, in addition to the windscreen washer.