PEUGEOT 2008 Handbook page 68

Lighting and visibility
Switching on
Push the control stalk briefly downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards again or move the control
stalk to a different position (Int, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than 1 minute.
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Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have this checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, combined
with the sunshine sensor and located in
the centre of the windscreen, behind the
rear view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.
Rear wiper selection ring:
Off.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
Programming
From the Driving/Vehicle menu, it
is possible to activate or deactivate
operation of the rear wiper when
reversing.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position is used for cleaning or
replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.