wiper blades CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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Front demist – defrost
Automatic visibility
programme
The automatic visibility programme allows the
windscreen and side windows to be demisted
or defrosted as quickly as possible.F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
The system allows the manual modification of
air flow without causing automatic deactivation
of the automatic visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available. In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the camera on the windscreen
before moving off.
Other wise, this can affect the function
of the equipment associated with the
camera.
Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
The function is active as soon as the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically each time the engine is switched
of f.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending
on version, the door mirrors
(confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
Ease of use and comfort

85
Cornering lighting
If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use
of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate
the inside of a
bend, when the main or dipped
beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed
is below 25
mph (40 km/h) (urban driving,
winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,
e t c .) .
Without cornering lighting With cornering lightingActivation/Deactivation
The cornering lighting can be
activated or deactivated in the
Vehicle/Driving
menu of the touch
screen.
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-

f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a
dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
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Lighting and visibility

87
The screenwash jets are integrated in the
tips of each arm.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the
length of the wiper blade. This improves
visibility and reduces the consumption of
screenwash fluid.
In some cases, depending on the contents
or colour of the liquid and on the exterior
brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly
noticeable.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the windscreen washer if the
windscreen washer reservoir is empty.
Only operate the windscreen washer if
there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use windscreen washer fluid suitable for
low temperatures during the winter period.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning
or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper blade
F Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, any operation of the wiper control
stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.
F

P
roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
F Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.
F

S
tarting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet
locations.
Do not touch the wiper blade as you may
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
risk of damaging the windscreen!
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V
U
Trailer stability assist (TSA) ............................94
T rajectory control systems ........................91
-92
Triangle, warning ........................................... 197
Trip computer


............................................. 31- 32
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 3

0
Ty r e s


.............................................................. 193
Tyre under-inflation detection


.........19, 132, 202 Warning lamp, STOP ......................................
12
W
ashing ........................................................137
Washing (advice) ........................................... 19 4
Weights
...............

..........................................222
Welcome lighting ....................................... 3 7, 8 2
Wheel, spare
......................... 19

3, 198 -19 9, 203
Window controls


.............................................51
Windscreen, heated


........................................68
Wiper blades (changing)


.................................87
Wipers


................................................25, 85, 88
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


...............86, 88
Wiper, rear ....................................................... 86
Warning and indicator lamps
.................... 1

1, 12
Warning lamps


.......................................... 11, 2 9
Warning lamp, airbag
...................................... 19
W

arning lamp, braking system

.......................13
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater


.......19
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not fastened ...99
W
arning lamp, low fuel level

........................... 20
Warning lamp, parking brake


.......................... 13
Warning lamp, seat belts


................................ 99
Warning lamp, Service ....................................14
Ventilation


................................
61- 62, 6 4, 69 -70
Visibility
...............

............................................
68
Vision, 180° for ward

.....................................
171
Vision, 180° rear

...........................................
171
Voice commands


..................................
4 - 7, 9 -11
Under-inflation (detection)


..............
19, 132, 202
Unlocking


............................................
35 -36, 38
Unlocking from the inside

...............................
41
Unlocking the boot

...............................

.....
36, 38
Unlocking the doors
........................................ 41
U

nlocking the tailgate
...............................
3

6, 38
Updating the date
................................ 3

4, 16, 29
Updating the time
...............................

.
34, 15, 30
USB


.......................................................
8, 22-23
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