Automatic Wiping - Vauxhall Vectra Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Automatic wiping with rain
sensor :
3
Move stalk upward

= automatic wiping

$
with rain sensor
Automatic wiping $: the rain sensor
detects the quantity of water on the
windscreen and automatically controls the
windscreen wiper. The sensitivity of the
system can be adjusted using the adjuster
wheel:
Automatic wiping $:
Less sensitive = to the left
More sensitive = to the right
To switch off, move stalk downwards.
6 Further information – see
pages 273, 274, 279.
Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wiper is switched on for several wipe
operations. A single after-wipe occurs at
speeds of up to 80 mph (130 km/h).
The headlight wash system 3 is ready for
operation when the headlights are
switched on. Wash fluid is sprayed onto the
headlights once. Then the headlight wash
system is disabled for 2 minutes.
On vehicles fitted with rain sensor 3, keep
the sensor area clean.
6 Further information – see
pages 274, 279.
Rear window wiper
: wash system
3
Wiper on
Wiper off
Wash
The rear window wiper operates in
intermittent mode. Rear window wiping
takes place automatically with the
windscreen wiper switched on and reverse
gear selected.
When washing, the wiper swipes for a few
strokes. At low speeds, there is a one-time
post-wash swipe.
The rear window wash system is
deactivated when the fluid level is low.
6 Further information – see
pages 273, 274, 279.
In Brief 17
and
3
operation:
3
= Push stalk
forward
= Push stalk
forward again
= Press and hold