Symptom Verification

Information and verification, windshield washer

Symptom and function description
Windscreen cleaning is started by moving the stalk towards the steering wheel.
The wipers operate for as long as washing is activated.
The windscreen must be properly wet when the wipers operate, therefore, generous amounts of washer fluid should be used when cleaning.

Verification

- Switch on the ignition and check that no message regarding low washer fluid appears in the combined instrument panel.
The capacity of the washer fluid reservoir is 4.5 litres and a message regarding low level appears when the volume in the reservoir is below 1 litre.
- Check that washing occurs on the windscreen when the right-hand control stalk is moved towards the steering wheel and that the windscreen wipers run for as long as washing is activated.

Is the function OK?

Yes - No Fault Found

No - FAULT FOUND

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