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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
From ignition key position 1:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers move over the windshield once.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Put lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to intermittent wip
-
ing.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use an anti
-
freeze agent, refer to page 108.
Do not use the washers when the reservoir
is empty, since this could cause damage to
the washing pump.<
Heated windshield washer jets*
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position
2.
Rear window wiper*
6 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
Cleaning the rear window*
7 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in
place
8 In lever position 0:
Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in
place
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