2024 Fiat 500 Wipers and Washers User Guide
For the best vision in every conditions, the 2024 Fiat 500 has effective washer and wiper systems. To guarantee a clear windshield and a safe driving experience each and every time you get on the road, learn how to use, maintain, and troubleshoot these crucial parts.
WINDSCREEN WIPERS WITH AUTOMATIC WIPING
The stalk can be put in four different positions
- A – windscreen wiper stationary (0)
- B – automatic wiping (AUTO)
- C – slow continuous operation (LO)
- D – fast continuous operation (HI)
- E – temporary fast operation (unstable position).
In case of direct passage from position (B) to position (E), when the lever is released it returns to position (A).
Smart washing function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) to operate the windscreen washer. Keep the lever pulled to activate both the windscreen washer jet and the windscreen wiper with a single movement; the latter turns on automatically if you keep the lever
pulled for more than half a second. The operation of the windscreen wiper terminates several strokes after the stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke several seconds later completes the wiping operation.
REAR WINDOW WIPER /WASHER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
Rear Window Wiper
Turn ring (A) from position 
- in intermittent mode when the windscreen wiper is not operating;
- in synchronous mode (at half the speed of the windscreen wiper) when the windscreen wiper is operating;
- in continuous mode with reverse gear engaged and the control active.
With the windscreen wiper on, engaging reverse gear will automatically
turn the rear window wiper on, in continuous slow operation. Operation stops when reverse is disengaged.
Smart washing function
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (spring-return position) will
activate the rear window washer. Keep the stalk pressed, with just one
movement, to operate the rear window washer jet and the rear window wiper itself; the latter automatically turns on if you keep the stalk pressed for more than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating a few strokes after releasing the stalk; a further “cleaning stroke”, after a few seconds, completes the wiping operation.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided) The sensor will be activated when the ignition device is turned to MAR, and will be deactivated in the STOP position This is a device located behind the interior rear view mirror, in contact with the windscreen and can measure the amount of rain and, consequently, manage the automatic windscreen wiping mode in accordance with the amount of water on the screen.
WARNING Keep the window clean in the sensor area.
AUTOMATIC WIPING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation
The user can choose automatic wiping by moving the right steering wheel stalk to the AUTO (B) position. The activation of the automatic wiping will be notified to the driver by a single stroke.
Sensitivity Adjustment
The rain sensor sensitivity can be adjusted through the display menu or on the Uconnect™ 5″ (where provided) or 7″ system.
Inhibition
If the starter switch is moved to the STOP position, leaving the right steering wheel stalk in the AUTO (B) position, when the vehicle is next started (starter switch in the MAR position), no wiping cycle to prevent damage to the system if the windscreen is being washed manually
or if there is ice on it. To re-enable the automatic wiping mode:
- Put the right steering wheel stalk in a position other than AUTO and then back to the AUTO position;
- exceed the speed of 5 km/h when the sensor detects rain.
Deactivation
The user can disable automatic wiping by moving the right steering wheel stalk to a position other than AUTO
WARNING
If the window needs to be cleaned, make sure the device is turned off or the key is on STOP.
Driving with worn windscreen/rear window wiper blades is a serious risk, because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
IMPORTANT
Never use the screen wiper to remove layers of snow or ice from the windscreen glass. In such conditions, the wiper may be subjected to excessive stress and the motor cut-out switch, which prevents operation for a few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
Do not activate the rain sensor (where provided) when washing the car in an automatic car wash.
Do not use the rear window wiper to remove layers of snow or ice. In such conditions, the wiper may be subjected to excessive stress and the motor cut-out switch, which prevents operation for a few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Make sure the device is switched off if there is ice on the windscreen glass.
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