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WINDSCREEN
WASHER/WIPERS
AND HEADLIGHT
WASHER
The windscreen wiper and washer only works with the ignition key turned to MAR .
WINDSCREEN WIPER
The lever has 5 setting positions:
A - Windscreen wipers off.
B - Automatic operation. In this position, the sensing range of the rain sensor can be adjusted (lever turned to first click position).
C - Slow continuous operation (lever turned to second click position).
D - Fast continuous operation (lever turned to third click position).
E - Fast temporary operation (non-permanent position).
WINDSCREEN WASHER
Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel
(non-permanent position) activates the windscreen washer and wiper.
When the windscreen washer is activated, the windscreen wipers start automatically. Releasing the lever stops the spray of fluid while the blades continue to wipe for a short time.
WARNING : Do not activate the windscreen washer during the cold months until the windscreen has warmed up. If it has not warmed up, the liquid could freeze on the glass and block the view.
WARNING : If there is ice or snow on the windscreen, do not activate the windscreen wiper to prevent damage to the device.
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HEADLIGHT WASHERS
The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen washer is started and the low beams are on.
The headlight washer and windscreen washer share the same fluid tank, and a low fluid level is indicated by the same warning light on the instrument panel.
The headlight washers are deactivated if the vehicle speed exceeds 130 Km/h.
RAIN SENSOR
The function of the rain sensor is to adapt the frequency of the windscreen wiper strokes (in the intermittent operation mode) to the intensity of the rain.
All the other functions controlled by the righthand lever (windscreen wipers off, headlight and windscreen washer in continuous slow and fast operation mode and in temporary fast operation mode) remain the same.
The rain sensor is automatically activated when shifting the right-hand lever to position B and has an adjustment range that varies progressively from “windscreen wiper off” when the windscreen is dry, to” second continuous speed” in heavy rain.
To adjust the intermittent wiping frequency, shift the lever to position B , rotate the dial F .
Turning the dial clockwise, intermittent operation varies from a maximum (fast intermittent operation) to a minimum (slow intermittent operation).
If the engine is turned off when the windscreen wiper is set to automatic with the lever in position B , to reactivate the feature, the next time the engine is started you must shift the lever to the standby position A , and then back to position B .
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CAUTION
Before cleaning the front windscreen (for example in service stations) make sure the rain sensor is deactivated or that the key is turned to STOP. The rain sensor must be deactivated also when washing the vehicle by hand or in automatic car washes.
WARNING : If there is ice or snow on the front windscreen, do not activate the rain sensor to avoid damaging the wiper motor.
SENSOR FAILURE
When the rain sensor is activated, in the event that it is malfunctioning, the windscreen wiper will be turned on in intermittent mode and the sensing range will be set by the user, regardless of whether or not there is rain on the windscreen.
A failure message will be displayed on the instrument panel.
In this case, we recommend that you deactivate the rain sensor and turn on the windscreen wiper, if necessary, in continuous mode. As soon as possible, contact an Authorised Service Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
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