Attention.
- At low temperatures, liquid on the windshield may freeze and restrict visibility. Before using the washer, it is recommended to warm up the windshield by turning on the heating system and blowing the windshield.
- Do not open the hood latch or raise the hood with the wiper arms up.
- Do not let the washer run continuously for more than 15 seconds.
- Do not turn on the washer if there is no fluid in the washer reservoir or if the fluid is frozen.
Windshield
Continuous operation (without rain sensor)
Mode «AUTO» (with rain sensor)
The windshield wiper and washer can only operate when the ignition is on (position «ON»).
Note. In order for the wiper blades to make only one stroke, push the lever up (3).
Push the lever down to start the wiper at the following speeds.
Lever position 1
intermittent mode (- -) or automatic («AUTO»). In mode «AUTO» (for some vehicle variants) windshield wipers operate on command from the rain sensor.
- In intermittent operation, you can adjust the duration of the pause by turning the ring in direction A (slower) or in (faster).
- The windshield wiper speed also changes according to the speed of the vehicle (for some vehicle variants). For example, as the vehicle speed increases, the wiper frequency will increase.
In lever position «Low» (--) (2) The windshield wiper operates at a low frequency.
In lever position «High» (--) (3) The windshield wiper operates at a high frequency.
Washer control
To turn on the windshield washer, pull the lever towards you (5). Every fifth time the windshield washer is used, the headlight washer is also switched on (for some vehicle variants). The headlight washer will only turn on if the light switch is in the position.
Removing smudges from glass (for some vehicle variants)
The wiper will make another sweep of the brushes approximately three seconds after the end of the washer and wiper operation. This is done in order to remove fluid smudges from the windshield.
Rain sensor (for some vehicle variants)
The rain sensor is activated when the wiper switch is set to «AUTO» (1).
If moisture is detected on the windshield, the wiper will automatically operate at the appropriate speed.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the dial forward (A) - less sensitivity - or back (IN) - great sensitivity.
Note. The rain sensor is designed to be used during rain or other storms. The system can remain in «AUTO» and under other weather conditions without any negative consequences. In this case, however, unexpected activation of the windshield wiper from the glass is possible.
Rear glass
Attention.
- When the ambient temperature is below zero, the liquid supplied to the rear window from the washer nozzles may freeze and impair visibility. Before using the washer, it is recommended to heat the rear window by turning on the electric heater.
- Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 15 seconds.
- Do not turn on the washer if there is no fluid in the washer reservoir or if the fluid is frozen.
The rear window wiper and washer can only operate when the ignition is on (position «ON»).
Turn the switch handle clockwise to turn on the intermittent mode (- - (1) or permanent mode (-- (2) rear window wiper operation.
Push the lever away from you to turn on the rear window washer. At the same time as the washer, the rear window wiper is also switched on.
Note. If the windshield wiper switch is in the intermittent position, the «AUTO» or in the constant low or high speed position, the rear window wiper is activated when reverse gear is engaged (for some vehicle variants).
Removing smudges from glass (for some vehicle variants)
The wiper will make another sweep of the brushes approximately three seconds after the end of the washer and wiper operation. This is done in order to remove liquid smudges from the glass.