Windshield Wipers; Windshield Wiper/Washers; Rain Sensor - Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Manual

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Windshield Wiper/Washers

Windshield Wiper Switch
Operation: The switch on the wiper stalk can
be set to the following positions:
Windshield Wiper Off.
Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing.
High Sensitivity Rain Sensing.
Low Continuous Wiper Speed.
High Continuous Wiper Speed.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotating the switch to the
vates the first (low) level continuous speed of
the windshield wipers in manual mode.
Rotating the switch to the
vates the second (high) level continuous
speed of the windshield wipers in manual
mode.
Rain Sensors
Rotating the switch to the
vates the first, less sensitive level of the Rain
Sensing function.
Rotating the switch to the
vates the second, more sensitive level of the
Rain Sensing function. Refer to "Rain
Sensor" in this section for more information
on how this system functions.
Windshield Washer Operation
Pull the stalk toward the steering wheel to
operate the windshield washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate both the
windshield washer jet and the windshield
wiper with a single movement. The wipers
and washers will continue to operate until
you let go of the stalk.
The windshield wiper stops working three
strokes after the stalk is released, followed
by a final stroke six seconds later to
complete the cycle.
position acti-
Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions
make occasional usage of the wipers neces-
sary. Push the stalk upward to the MIST posi-
tion and release for a single wiping cycle.
position acti- This function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windshield or
morning dew.
NOTE:
This function does not activate the wind-
shield washer. To spray windshield washer
position, acti-
fluid onto the windshield, the washing func-
tion must be used.
position, acti-
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing
of the windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before and
during windshield washer use.

Rain Sensor

The Rain Sensor feature senses moisture on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers
for the driver. The feature is especially useful for
road splash or over spray from the windshield
washers of the vehicle ahead.
Activation/Deactivation
Rotating the wiper switch to position
activates the rain sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system is
done by tapping the wiper stalk upwards
while the switch is in the
To deactivate the system, use wiper switch or
cycle the ignition to STOP.
WARNING!
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or position.
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