Windscreen/Rear Window Wipers - Alfa Romeo GIULIETTA Owner's Handbook Manual

WARNING
150) The road holding qualities of
the car also depend on the correct
inflation pressure of the tyres.
151) If tyre pressure is too low, it
may overheat and be severely
damaged as a result.
152) Do not switch tyres from the
left to the right side and vice
versa, in order to prevent
inversion of the rotation direction.
153) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims
at temperatures higher than
150°C. The mechanical
characteristics of the wheels
might be compromised.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
It is advisable to replace the blades
about once a year.
154)
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blade:
❒ if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen
the rubber to the glass. Use an
antifreeze product to release it if
required;
❒ remove any snow from the glass;
❒ do not operate the windscreen/rear
window wipers on dry glass.
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
❒ raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
190 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒ fit the new blade by inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm. Make
sure that it is properly locked into
place.
❒ lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
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Raising the windscreen
wipers
If it is necessary to lift the blade from
the windscreen (e.g. in the event of
snow or if the blade needs
replacement) proceed as follows:
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
❒ operate the lever to the right of the
steering wheel to activate a
windscreen wiper stroke (see
paragraph "Window washing" in
chapter "Getting to know your car");
❒ turn the ignition key to the STOP
position when the driver's side wiper
blade reaches the windscreen side
pillar and lift the windscreen wiper to
the rest position;
❒ bring the wiper blades back into
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper.
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