Window Washing - Fiat PANDA Owner's Handbook Manual

WINDOW WASHING

WINDSCREEN WIPER /
WASHER
4) 5) 6)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 21 has four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow operation.
continuous fast operation.
21
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk will
return to its default position and the
windscreen wiper will be automatically
stopped.
20
With ring nut A fig. 21 in
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its 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.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate 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 windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
B A
4) 5) 6)
F1D0020
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn ring 1 fig. 21 from position O to
position
wiper as follows:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
position,
to operate the rear window
in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (rocking position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the
stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the
windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
WARNING
4) Do not use the windscreen or rear
screen wiper to free the windscreen or rear
screen of accumulated layers of snow or
ice. In such conditions, the windscreen
or rear screen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch may trip, preventing operation for a
few seconds. If operation is not restored
(even after turning the key and restarting
the engine), contact a Fiat Dealership.
5) Do not operate the windscreen or rear
screen wiper with the blades lifted from the
windscreen or rear screen.
6) Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen or rear screen
must be cleaned.