53
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress, prompting
intervention from the motor protection which
prevents operation for a few seconds. If
operation is not restored, even after turning the
key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth
Dealership.
Deactivation
Move the stalk twist switch away from the position
≤
fig. 38 or turn the ignition key to STOP. When the
engine is next started (key at MAR), the sensor will not
be reactivated even if the twist switch is still at
≤
fig.
38. To activate the rain sensor, you have to move the
twist switch from
≤
to another position and then back
to
≤
. Rain sensor activation will be indicated by at
least one wiper “stroke” even if the windscreen is dry.
REAR WINDOW WASHER/ WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The function stops when the stalk is released. Turning
the twist switch from
O
to
'
will operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒
in intermittent mode if the windscreen wiper is off;
❒
synchronised operation (but with half-stroke
frequency) when the windscreen wiper is on;
❒
continuous operation with reverse engaged and
function on.
The rear window wiper will operate in continuous
mode when the windscreen wiper is on and reverse
gear is engaged.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable
position) the rear window washer jet will activate.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than half a second to
activate the rear window wiper as well.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the windscreen wiper.
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