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Visibility
Wiper functions
Windscreen wipers performance in differ-
ent sit
uations
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If the vehicle is stopped, the activated posi-
tion temporarily moves to the previous posi-
tion.
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The air conditioner comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode
when the windscreen washer is activated,
to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-
er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.
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When wiping at intervals, the intervals vary
accor
ding to the speed. The higher the vehi-
cle speed the shorter the intervals.
Note
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The wiper will try t
o wipe away any ob-
stacles that are on the windscreen. The
wiper will stop moving if the obstacle
blocks its path. Remove the obstacle and
switch the wiper back on again.
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If you stop the vehicle with the wind-
screen wiper in position 1 or 2, it will auto-
matically change to a lower position
speed. The set speed will be resumed when
the vehicle pulls away.
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The windscreen will be wiped again ap-
proximately 5 seconds after the wind-
screen washer has been activated, provi-
ded the vehicle is moving (“drip” function).
If you activate the wipers less than 3 sec-
onds after the “drip” function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
l
ast wipe. For the “drip” function to work
again, you have to turn the ignition off and
then on again.
Rain sensor
Fig. 102
Wiper lever: adjust the rain sensor
A.
Fig. 103
Rain sensor sensitive surface
The rain sensor controls the frequency of the
windscr
een wiper intervals, depending on the
amount of rain
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. The sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be adjust
ed manually. Manual
wipe
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page 122.
Move the lever to the required position
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Fig. 102:
Rain sensor off.
Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-
sary.
Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor
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Set control to the right: high sensitivity.
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Set control to the left: low sensitivity.
When the ignition is switched off and then
back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts
operating again when the windscreen wipers
are in position
1
and the vehicle is travelling
at mor
e than 16 km/h (10 mph).
Modified behaviour of the rain sensor
Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-
ings on the sensitive surface
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Fig. 103 of the
rain sensor include:
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Damaged wipers: a film of water on the
damaged blades may lengthen the activa-
tion time, reduce the washing intervals or re-
sult in a fast and continuous wipe.
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Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger
the windscreen wiper.
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