Wiper System - Mini Convertible Owner's Manual

5. Select "Lighting".
6. Select "Triple turn signal".
Triple turn signaling is activated.

Wiper system

1
Switching on wipers
2
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3
Activating/deactivating intermittent mode
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or rain sensor
4
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the
rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 51.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.