wipers Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps *
System which switches on the ve-
hicle's dipped headlamps automati-
cally on starting.
This safety system makes the vehi-
cle more visible to other road users
during the day.
The lighting of the instruments and
controls (instrument panel, multi-
function screen, air conditioning
control panel, ...) is independent of
this function. It is provided by the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lamps are switched on manually.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver's exit easier when the light
is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home light-
ing is also available by pressing the
lighting button on the remote con-
trol (refer to the section "Access - §
Remote control key"). Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
to a suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is acti-
vated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched
on.

86
V I S I B I L I T Y
V
* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps *
System which switches on the ve-
hicle's dipped headlamps automati-
cally on starting.
This safety system makes the vehi-
cle more visible to other road users
during the day.
The lighting of the instruments and
controls (instrument panel, multi-
function screen, air conditioning
control panel, ...) is independent of
this function. It is provided by the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lamps are switched on manually.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver's exit easier when the light
is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home light-
ing is also available by pressing the
lighting button on the remote con-
trol (refer to the section "Access - §
Remote control key"). Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
to a suffi cient level or after the wind-
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is acti-
vated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched
on.

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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of
the various front and rear wiping
modes for the elimination of rain and
cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers
are designed to improve the driver's
visibility progressively according to
the climatic conditions.
Programming
Various automatic wiper control
modes are also available according
to the following options:
- automatic wiping for the wind-screen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the
stalk
A and the ring B . Rear wiper

B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then
single wipe (see
next page).
park,
single wipe (press downwards),
Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection stalk:
or If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when us-
ing a tailgate bicycle carrier, deac-
tivate the automatic rear wiper via
the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu.

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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming

The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
confi guration menu.
This function is activat-
ed by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
wipers operate for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing stalk
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

1. Front courtesy
lamp

2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lamps
These courtesy lamps have two op-
erating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.

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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming

The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
confi guration menu.
This function is activat-
ed by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
wipers operate for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing stalk
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.

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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

1. Front courtesy
lamp

2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lamps
These courtesy lamps have two op-
erating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.