Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 109

Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:
If the vehicle is at a stand-
still:
During the automatic wipe:
For the intermittent wipe:
Heated windscreen washer jets
The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the
washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the
heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched
on.
Headlight wash /wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the wind-
screen washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore,
the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel
when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as in-
sects) should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which
has got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary,
remove snow with an anti-icing spray.
Safety First
The activated position provisionally changes
to the previous position.
The air conditioning comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode
to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-
er fluid entering the inside of the vehicle.
The intervals between wipes vary according
to the speed of the vehicle. The higher the
vehicle speed the shorter the intervals.
Operating instructions
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.
The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob-
stacle and switch the wiper back on again.
Windscreen wipers service position
The wiper arms can be raised when the wipers are in service position
⇒ f ig.
68. To place the windscreen wipers in the service position, proceed as
follows:
● The bonnet must be closed ⇒ p age 275.
● Switching the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. Using the windscreen wiper
lever, the windscreen wiper arms return to their initial position.
Practical tips
Lights and visibility
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Fig. 68 Wipers in service
position.
⇒ f ig. 66
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