Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 2017 Owner's Handbook Manual page 49

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The sensor has an adjustment range that
varies progressively from wiper still (no
stroke) when the windscreen is dry, to
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wiper at 2 continuous speed (fast
continuous operation) with intense rain.
Activation
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Rotating the ring nut fig. 59 to position
or activates the rain sensor.
The activation of the sensor is signalled
by a flick of the wiper (indicating that the
command has been acquired).
The variation in sensitivity during rain
sensor operation is also signalled by a
flick of the wiper (command acquired and
implemented). This stroke is also
executed with the windscreen dry.
If the windscreen washer is used with the
rain sensor activated, the normal washing
cycle is performed, after which the rain
sensor resumes its normal automatic
operation.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor
area clean.
Deactivation
Use ring nut fig. 59 or turn the ignition
device to STOP.
In the event of malfunction of the rain
sensor whilst it is active, the windscreen
wiper operates intermittently at a speed
consistent with the sensitivity setting of
the rain sensor, regardless of whether
there is rain on the glass, while sensor
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failure is indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it is
possible to set the windscreen wiper to
continuous mode
indication remains for as long as the
sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following conditions:
presence of dirt on the controlled
surface (e.g. salt, dirt, etc.);
presence of streaks of water caused
by the worn window wiper blades;
difference between day and night.
19)
WARNING
19) Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be cleaned.
7) Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. 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 an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
8) Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
9) Do not activate the rain sensor when
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washing the car in an automatic car wash.
10) Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
IMPORTANT
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