PEUGEOT 308 2008 Owner's Manual page 90

Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
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The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, coupled
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk po-
sitions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
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advisable to:
wip-
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using
soapy water,
every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen.
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