SMART forfour - Page 107

Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The windscreen wip-
ers do
not stop or con-
tinue wiping with the
same speed regardless
of a change in posi-
tion.
The combination switch or rain sensor is malfunctioning.
X
Stop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as
you do so and switch off the engine.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the igni-
tion lock and open the driver's door.
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. Then try to
start the engine again.
X
Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
The windscreen wip-
ers are jammed.
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
Stop the vehicle, paying attention to traffic conditions as
you do so and switch off the engine.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the igni-
tion lock.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windscreen wipers on again after 30 seconds.
The windscreen wiper
has stopped in the
middle of the wind-
screen.
The windscreen wiper drive has stopped for safety reasons.
X
Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
The windscreen wip-
ers fail completely.
The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Windscreen wipers
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