Window Washing - Alfa Romeo MiTo Owner's Manual

WINDOW WASHING

The right lever controls windscreen wiper/washer and heated rear
window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER fig. 34
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR. Selector wheel
A can take five different positions:
,
intermittent (low speed);
O
windscreen wiper off;
AUTO rain sensor activation (where provided) (the windscreen
wipers adapt the operating speed automatically to suit the
intensity of the rain)
≤
intermittent;
≥
continuous slow;
¥ continuous fast operation.
fig. 34
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Moving the lever upwards (unstable position) limits operation to
the time the lever is held in this position. The lever will return to
position and the wiper will be automatically stopped when released.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) to op-
erate the windscreen washer jet. By keeping the lever pulled for
more than half a second, it is possible to operate the washer jet
and the wiper at the same time with just one movement.
The wiper stops working three strokes after releasing the lever. A
further stroke after approx. 6 seconds completes the wiping cycle.
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Do not use the windscreen wiper to remove lay-
ers of snow or ice from the windscreen. In such con-
ditions, the windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protection which prevents
operation for a few seconds may trip. If operation is not
restored, even after turning the key and restarting the en-
gine, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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