Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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WINDSCREEN WIPER
Periodically clean the windscreen and
heated rear window (where provided)
and rubber profile of the windscreen
wiper blades, using a sponge or a soft
cloth and a non-abrasive detergent.
This eliminates the salt or impurities
accumulated when driving.
Prolonged operation of the windscreen
window wipers with dry glass may
cause the deterioration of the blades, in
addition to abrasion of the surface of the
glass. To eliminate the impurities on the
dry glass, always operate the windscreen
washers.
In the event of very low outdoor
temperatures, below zero degrees,
ensure that the movement of the rubber
part in contact with the glass is not
obstructed.
Use a suitable deicing product to release
it if required.
Avoid using the windscreen wipers to
remove frost or ice.
Also avoid contact of the rubber profile
of the blades with petroleum derivatives
such as engine oil, petrol, etc.
WARNING The envisaged life of the
windscreen wiper blades varies
according to the usage frequency. In any
case, it is advisable to replace the blades
approximately once a year. When the
blades are worn, noise, marks on the
glass or streaks of water may be noticed.
In the presence of these conditions,
clean the windscreen wiper blades or, if
necessary, replace them.
WARNING Driving with worn windscreen
wiper blades is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad weather
conditions.
Raising the windscreen wiper blades
("Service position" function)
The "Service position" function allows
the driver to replace the windscreen
wiper blades more easily. It is also
recommended to activate this function
when it is snowing and to make it easier
to remove any dirt deposits in the
area where the blades are normally
positioned, when washing.
Activation of the function
To activate this function, deactivate
the windscreen wiper (ring fig. 203 in
position O ) before setting the ignition
device to STOP.
This function can only be activated within
2 minutes of setting the ignition device
to STOP.
To activate this function, move the lever
upwards (unstable position) for at least
three seconds.
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Function deactivation
The function is deactivated if:
wait for longer than 2 minutes before
turning the ignition device to the STOP
position, after having raised the lever,
and starting the Service procedure in this
way;
the ignition device is taken to position
ON and the windscreen wiper control.
If, after using the function, the ignition
device is set back to ON with the blades
in a position other than rest position (at
the base of the windscreen), they will
only return to rest position following a
command given using the stalk (stalk
upwards, into unstable position) or when
a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab fig. 204
of the attachment spring and remove the
blade from the arm;