WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE
With the ignition on, move stalk 1
- A park.
- B intermittent wiping.
The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. 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. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the time sweeps by turning ring 2:
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
In freezing or snowy weather, ensure they are not stuck to the windscreen (including the central area located behind the interior rear-view mirror) and the rear screen before starting the wipers (risk of motor overheating).
Check the condition of the wiper blades. You are responsible for their service life:
- they must remain clean: clean the blades, windscreen and rear screen regularly with soapy water;
- do not use them when the windscreen or rear screen are dry;
- free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon as they begin to lose efficiency: approximately once a year.
Before using the windscreen wiper, check that no objects are obstructing the travel of the blade.