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Headlamp Washer






Information and verification, headlamp washer

Symptom and function description
Headlamp washing is activated at the same time as windscreen wiper washing is activated. Cleaning is started by moving the stalk towards the steering wheel. The wipers operate for as long as washing is activated. Headlamp wipers are on certain models.
The headlamp wipers are not activated when only the windscreen wipers are activated but when windscreen washing is activated.
If the washer fluid level remains low, the supply of washer fluid to the headlamps is cut off. Headlamp washing will not occur when the washer fluid level is low.

Verification

- Switch on the ignition and check that no message regarding low washer fluid appears in the combined instrument panel.
Check that washing activates for the headlamps when washing for the windscreen is activated by moving the control stalk towards the steering wheel.

Is the function OK?

Yes - No Fault Found

No - FAULT FOUND

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