WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE
With the ignition on, move stalk 1
- A park.
- B intermittent wiping.
Depending on the vehicle, the wipers may stop for a few seconds between wipes. It is possible to change the time between sweeps by turning ring 2.
- C normal wiping speed.
- D fast wiping speed.
Vehicles with automatic wiper function
With the engine running, move stalk 1
- A park.
- B automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed:
- E: minimum sensitivity
- F: maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during snowfalls, the wiping is not automatically triggered and remains under the driver’s control.
- C normal wiping speed.
- D fast wiping speed.
Special note
When driving, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle stops. For example: the speed will change from a fast wiping speed to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off, wiping will return to the speed originally selected.
Any action on stalk 1 overrides and cancels automatic operation.
Starting the vehicle with the stalk in position D triggers a slow continuous sweeping movement. Adjusting the stalk to position D is necessary to trigger a rapid continuous sweeping movement.
Positions B, C and D are accessible with the ignition on.
Position C is accessible with the ignition on. Positions B and D are accessible only with the engine running.
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep of the wipers, in addition to the windscreen washer.
A longer pull triggers, as well as the windscreen washer, continuous sweeping until the end of the request, then three return sweeps, then after a few seconds, a fourth.
Do not try to lift the wiper blades. They cannot remain detached from the windscreen. To replace the blades, refer to Section 5: “Wiper blades”.
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in position A (park).
Risk of injury.
Before any action involving the windscreen (washing the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning the windscreen, etc.) return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.
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. Refer to the paragraph on “Wiper blades” in Section 5.
Precaution for using the wipers
- In freezing or snowy weather conditions, clear the screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating);
- ensure that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.