FIAT 500L User Manual

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to its default position and the wiper will be
automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 46 in position

, the

windscreen wiper will automatically adapt operating
speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wipers operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.

Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the

windscreen wiper may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out switch, which
prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored (even after
turning the key and restarting the car engine),
contact a Fiat Dealership.

Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.

"Smart washing" function

Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.

A further stroke after approximately six seconds
completes the wiping cycle (for versions/markets,
where provided).

RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)

This is located behind the interior rear view mirror,
in contact with the windscreen fig. 47 and can detect
the presence of rain and, consequently, manage the
cleaning of the windscreen in accordance with the
amount of water on the screen.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at 2

continuous speed

(fast continuous operation) with intense rain.

fig. 47

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GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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