Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual page 30

"Smart washing" function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate
both the windscreen washer jet
and the windscreen wiper with a
single movement; the latter turns on
automatically.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
This is located behind the interior
rear view mirror, in contact with the
windscreen 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.
Activation / deactivation
7) 8)
Turn the ring fig. 30 to position
activate the rain sensor.
Activation of the sensor is signalled by
a flick of the wiper, which indicates that
the command has been acquired.
To deactivate the system, use ring fig. 30
or turn the ignition device to STOP.
19)
WARNING With the windscreen wiper
ring turned to the or position,
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wiping operates automatically and is
disabled when the outside temperature
is below 0°C (32°F).
WARNING
19) Make sure the device is turned off
whenever the windscreen glass must be
cleaned.
IMPORTANT
5) Never use the screen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen
glass. 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 subsequently
restored, even after restarting the engine,
contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
6) Do not operate the screen wiper with the
blades lifted from the windscreen glass.
7) Do not activate the rain sensor when
or to washing the car in an automatic car wash.
8) Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen glass.