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Peugeot Rifter 2018-2019 Owner's Manual Lighting and visibility Wiper control stalk

65Lighting and visibility4Headlamp beam height adjustmentTo avoid inconvenience to other road users, the height of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.0Unladen.1Partial load.2Medium load.3Maximumauthorisedload.4 5 6Not used.The initial setting is position 0.Wiper control stalkProgrammingYour vehicle may also include some functions that can be activated/deactivated:–automatic windscreen wipers,–rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or frost present on the windscreen, around the wiper arms and blades and the windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.Do not operate the wipers on a dry windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not stuck to the windscreen before operating the wipers.Manual controlsThe wipers are controlled directly by the driver.With manual wiping (intermittent)With AUTO wipingWindscreen wipers►To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the stalk to the desired position.Fast wiping (heavy rain)Normal wiping (moderate rain)Intermittent wiping (proportional to the vehicle’s speed)OfforAutomatic wiping (press down, then release).Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly towards you).Windscreen wash►Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate for as long as the control stalk is pulled.A final wiping cycle is performed when screenwashing ends.
66Lighting and visibilityAfter refitting a windscreen wiper blade►To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.Changing a wiper bladeRemoving/refitting at the front►Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.►Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of irreparable deformation.Do not release them while moving them. Risk of damaging the windscreen!On vehicles fitted with automatic air conditioning, any action on the screenwash control temporarily closes the air intake, to avoid odours inside the passenger compartment.The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper arm.Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and reduces screenwash fluid consumption.In some cases, depending on the contents or colour of the fluid and on the exterior brightness, the liquid spray may be barely noticeable.To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the windscreen washer if the windscreen washer reservoir is empty.Only operate the windscreen washer if there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen and hindering visibility. Always use windscreen washer fluid suitable for low temperatures during the winter period.Never top up with water.Rear wiperRear wiper selection ring:Off.Intermittent wiping (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).Wash-wipe (set duration).Reverse gearWhen reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation automatically if the windscreen wipers are operating.Activation/DeactivationActivation or deactivation is set via the vehicle configuration menu.This system is activated by default.If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear wiper.Special position of the windscreen wipersThis maintenance position is used while cleaning or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat 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.Before removing a windscreen wiper blade►Actuating the wiper control stalk within one minute of switching off the ignition will position the wiper blades vertically.►Proceed with the desired operation or replace the wiper blades.
67Lighting and visibility4After refitting a windscreen wiper blade►To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.Changing a wiper bladeRemoving/refitting at the front►Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.►Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of irreparable deformation.Do not release them while moving them. Risk of damaging the windscreen!►Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent products.►Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you and remove it.►Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.►Repeat the procedure for the other wiper blade.►Starting with the wiper blade closest to you, once again hold each arm by the rigid section, then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.Removing/refitting at the rear►Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.►Clean the rear screen using screenwash fluid.►Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.►Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.►Once again hold the arm by the rigid section, then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.Automatic windscreen wipersThe windscreen wipers operate automatically once rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rain without any action on the part of the driver.Switching onBriefly push the control stalk downwards.A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.Depending on version, this symbol appears in the display screen or this indicator lamp comes on on the instrument panel and a message is displayed.OffGive the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).This indicator lamp goes off on the instrument panel and a message is displayed.If the ignition has been off for more than one minute, the automatic wipers must
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