wiper blades CITROEN DISPATCH SPACETOURER DAG 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Lighting and visibility
Never top up with water.
Low screenwash fluid level
When the low level of the reservoir is
reached, this warning lamp lights up on
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
It comes on when the ignition is switched on,
or every time the stalk is operated, until the
reservoir is refilled.
Refill the screenwash reservoir (or have it
refilled) the next time you stop.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the
rain.
The rainfall detection function uses a rain/
sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the
windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
Programming
With audio system or touch screen
The activation, deactivation and the choice of brightness of the
ambience lighting can be set via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen, and from around the
wiper arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Without AUTO wiping



With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
vehicle’s speed)
Off
Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Automatic wiping
Refer to the corresponding section.
After switching off the ignition, a slight movement of the windscreen wipers to
store them under the bonnet may occur.
If the ignition has been switched off with
the windscreen wiper active, it is
necessary to operate the control stalk to
reactivate the wiping when the ignition is
switched on (unless the ignition is off for less
than 1
minute).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid
odours inside the passenger compartment.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.

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Lighting and visibility
► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
► Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
► Clean the rear screen using screenwash
fluid.
► Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
► Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

► Operating the wiper control stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition will place
the wiper blades in a vertical position.
►

Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► 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

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►

Starting 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 blades. Risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
►

Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.

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Alphabetical index
T
Table of weights 226
Table position
50
Table, retractable sliding

75–78
Tables, aircraft

70
Tables of engines

231
Tables of fuses

217–219
Table top, working

57
Tailgate rear screen

45
Tank, fuel

178–179
Technical data

226, 231
Telephone

243–246, 257–258, 279–281
Telephone, Bluetooth with voice
recognition

246
Temperature, coolant

19
Textured Paint

201
Thermal comfort consumption indicator
(Electric)

22
Thermal comfort equipment

22
Third brake lamp

215
Time (setting)

28, 259, 283
TMC (Traffic info)

270
Tool box

204
Tools

205, 208
Topping-up AdBlue®

198
Top Rear Vision

174
Total distance recorder

23
Touch screen

25–27, 86
Towbar

103, 190
Towed loads

225–226, 231
Towing another vehicle

223–224
Towing eye

224
Traction battery charge

183
Traction battery (Electric) 22, 26,
180–181, 231
Traction control (ASR)

101, 104
Traffic information (TA)

239
Traffic information (TMC)

270
Trailer

103, 190
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

103
Trajectory control systems

101
Triangle, warning

203
Trip computer

24–25
Trip distance recorder

23
Tyres

197, 236
Tyre under-inflation detection

152–153, 207, 212
U
Under-inflation (detection) 152
Unlocking
29–33
Unlocking from the inside

38–39
Unlocking, selective

31–33
Unlocking the doors

38
Unlocking, total

31–33
Updating the date

28, 260, 282
Updating the time

28, 259, 283
USB

241, 254, 256, 273, 277
V
Ventilation 79–80, 84–86
Video
278
Voice commands 265–268
W
Wallbox (Electric) 182
Warning and indicator lamps
12
Warning lamp, driver''s seat belt
not fastened

107
Warning lamps

12
Warning lamp, seat belts

107
Warnings and indicators

12
Washing

155
Washing (advice)

180, 201–202
Weights

225–226, 231
Welcome lighting

30
Wheel, spare

153, 197, 208–209, 212
Windows, rear

74
Windscreen wipers

94–95
Wiper blades (changing)

96
Wiper, rear

95
Wipers

94–95
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

95