Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 24

exceed the speed of 5 km/h when
the sensor detects rain.
Deactivation
The user can disable automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk to a position other than AUTO.
WARNING
18) If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
19) Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
5) Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the 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,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
6) Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
7) Do not activate the rain sensor or the
rear window wiper when washing the car in
an automatic car wash.
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8) Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In these
conditions, the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress and the
motor protection, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not restored, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
9) Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.