Renault Clio: Windscreen washers and wipers
Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) Owners Manual / Getting to know your vehicle / Windscreen washers and wipers
With the ignition on, move stalk 1
- A park.
- B intermittent wiping.
The wipers will pause for several seconds between sweeps. It is possible to change the time between sweeps by turning ring 2.
- C normal wiping speed.
- D fast wiping speed.
| Positions B, C and D are accessible with the ignition on. |
Special note
When driving, the wiping speed slows down whenever the vehicle stops. The speed will change from fast wiping speed to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off, wiping will return to the speed originally selected. If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and cancels the automatic function.
| When working in the engine
compartment, ensure that
the windscreen wiper stalk
is in position A (park). Risk of injury. |
Vehicles with automatic wiper function
With the engine running, move stalk 1
- A park.
- B automatic wiper function When this position is selected, the system detects water on the windscreen and triggers the wipers at a suitable wiping speed. It is possible to change the triggering threshold and the time sweeps by turning ring 2:
- E: minimum sensitivity
- F: maximum sensitivity NB: in foggy weather or during snowfalls, the wiping is not automatically triggered and remains under the driver’s control.
- C normal wiping speed.
- D fast wiping speed.
| Position C is accessible with the ignition on. Positions B and D are accessible only with the engine running. |
Windscreen washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards you.
A brief pull will trigger a single sweep of the wipers, in addition to the windscreen washer.
A longer pull will trigger three sweeps of the wipers followed, a few seconds later, by a fourth, in addition to the windscreen washer
| Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, cleaning
the windscreen, etc.)
return stalk 1 to position A (park). Risk of injury and/or damage. |
| In freezing or snowy weather, ensure
they are not stuck to the windscreen
(including the central area located
behind the interior rear-view mirror)
and the rear screen before starting
the wipers (risk of motor overheating). Check the condition of the wiper blades. You are responsible for their service life:
In all cases, replace them as soon as they begin to lose efficiency: approximately once a year. Before using the rear wiper, check that no object obstructs the travel of the blade. Do not use the wiper arm to open or close the tailgate. |
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The Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) offers a satisfying driving experience with its nimble handling and responsive performance. Its compact size and maneuverability make it well-suited for urban driving a
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