wiper blades Peugeot 308 2017 Owner's Manual

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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a

utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
With manual wiping
(intermittent)
With AUTO wiping
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
orAutomatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen.
u
n

der extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.th
e wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
to m
aintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
t
o p
ark the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets*
* Depending on the country of sale. In area 1 , the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching onF With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
th

e period of operation depends on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
th

is function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
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Changing a wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the


windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F un clip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
Do not fit an accessory carrier to the
tailgate.
Bicycle / accessory
carrier
Practical information

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Warning and indicator lamps ..............13, 17, 18
Warning lamp, braking system .......................21
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater
...............................

......................15
Warning lamps


.................................... 15, 18, 20
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system

.............................................. 2

7
Warning lamp, Service ....................................19
Warning lamp, Stop
........................................ 18
W

asher jets, heated
...................................... 11

7
Weights


................................................. 278, 285
Wheel, spare


................................... 87, 246, 247
Window controls


............................................. 70
Windscreen, heated


...................................... 117
Wiper blades (changing)
....................... 1

17, 222
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 115
Wipers


............................................. 1 6 , 114 , 11 6
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


...........114 , 11 6
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