PEUGEOT 5008 2017, Handbook

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Lighting and visibility
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position is used for cleaning or
replacement of the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in winter, to release the wiper blades
from the windscreen.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
adapting their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall without any action on the part of the
driver.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen, behind the
rear view mirror.
Switching on
F
In the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
F
To park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy
water,
- avoid using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of wear.
F
Give a short downwards push to the control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.