Switching on wipers

Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.

Normal wiper speed

Press up once.

The system switches to operation in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.

The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.

The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

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