Seat Leon >> Windscreen wiper system spray jets: Testing operation

The following instructions apply for the headlight on the right side (perform the adjustment of the headlight on the left side in the same way).

Check the nozzle setting

  • Switch on the dipped beam.
  • Operate the windscreen washer system for the windscreen.

The headlights will be washed when the windscreen washer lever is kept in the "wiping position" for at least 1.5 seconds.

The water jet of the headlamp washer system must hit the headlight across the middle, see -B- and -C-.

Maintenance

Windscreen washer nozzle adjustment.

  • Switch on the dipped beam.
  • Operate the windscreen washer system for the windscreen.

The headlights will be washed when the windscreen washer lever is kept in the "wiping position" for at least 1.5 seconds.

The spray nozzles -arrow- are moved out.

Maintenance

  • Align the respective spray jet to the upper edge of the headlight, see -B- and -C-.

NOTICE If there is an unequal spray pattern caused by impurities in the spray jet, remove the spray jet and rinse the spray jet in the opposite direction using water. Blowing through in the opposite direction with compressed air is permitted. Do not use any objects for cleaning spray jets!

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