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Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the pressure point.
The wipers switch to normal speed as the car
comes to a halt.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not fitted with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is fitted with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is located on the windscreen, directly in
front of the inside mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow 3 . The LED in the but-
ton comes on.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn knurled wheel 5 .
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3 .
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic
car wash, to prevent the car's wipers from
being activated inadvertently and damaged. <
Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
Pull the lever, arrow 4 .
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper-
ated briefly.
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the
headlights are cleaned simultaneously at prac-
tical intervals.
Only operate the washer systems and
cleaning equipment if you are certain that
the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and
interfere with the view ahead. Anti-freeze
should therefore be added to the fluid, see
Washer fluid.
Do not run the washer systems if the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, or the washer pump will
be damaged.
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Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are heated auto-
matically
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while the engine is running or the
ignition switched on.
Rear window wiper
1 Intermittent wipe. Changes to continuous
wipe when reverse gear is engaged
2 Rear window washer
The rear window wiper does not move if the
lever is in position
1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1. Move the lever to its normal position.
2. Select the desired position again.
Do not run the washer systems if the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the
washer pump will be damaged. <
Washer fluid
Anti-freeze for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. For this reason, keep it away
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