Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired . If the lever
is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several
wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previ-
ously selected
.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for
several wipe cycles, then turn off
.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision
.
You might not
see other vehicles or other obstacles
.
To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield
washer use
.
Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make occasional usage of the wipers necessary .
Push the lever upward to the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle
.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield
. The wash function must be used in order to spray the wind-
shield with washer fluid
.
Rain Sensor — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for
the driver
.
The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the wind-
shield washers of the vehicle ahead . Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of
two settings to activate this feature .
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever . Wiper delay
position one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position two is the most sensitive . Set-
ting one should be used for normal rain conditions, and can be used if the driver desires
less wiper sensitivity
. Setting two can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity . Place
the wiper switch in the off (O) position when not using the system .
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high-
speed position
.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is
present on the windshield
.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor-
mance
.
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