wiper blades CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2014 Handbook (in English)

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Operating fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.


Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located inthe centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping whenusing an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic wiping.
This
position allows the wiper blades to be liftedfor winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of theignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.


Before removing a front
w
iper blade
) Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to thepassenger side of the vehicle. )Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.








Load reduction mode System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
th
e heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.

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Alphabetical index
R P
Paint colour code..........................................256Paintwork, matt.............................................241Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r131Parking brake........................................166, 199Parking sensors, rear....................................r186Particle emission filter..........................r196-198Passenger compartment filter......................r198Player, CD MP3.............................................323Port, USB.............................128, 303, 324,326Priming the fuel system................................192Protecting children........................134-136, 141,143,145, 146, 159Puncture........................................................202
Radio............................................295,296,321Rear foglamp.........................................221, 222Rear screen (demisting)..................................76Recharging the battery.................................232Reduction of electrical load..........................236Regeneration of the particle emissions filter.....r198Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 100Reinitialising the remote control .....................94Remote control..........................................90,95Removing a wheel........................................212Removing the mat.........................................129Repair kit, puncture.......................................202Replacing bulbs .............................217, 221-223
Safety for children.................................141,146Scented air freshener.....................................r77Screen, colour 16/9.........................................61Screen, colour and mapping.................267,306Screen, monochrome ..................320, 330, 332Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment).....................54,57,61Screen-wash reservoir.................................. 196Screen menu map........................306, 330, 332Screenwash..................................................119Screenwash fluid level..................................196Seat, rear bench.............................................84Seat adjustment........................................79, 82Seat belts ......................................140,155,157
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Replacing fuses............................................225Replacing the air filter...................................r198Replacing the oil filter...................................r198Replacing the passengercompartment filter......................................r198Replacing wiper blades .........................121, 236Resetting the service indicator.......................r44Resetting the trip recorder..............................r46Rev counter...............................................r28, 30Reversing lamp.....................................221,222Risk areas (update).......................................274Routine checks.....................................198,199Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................192
Seats, rear.......................................................r84Serial number, vehicle..................................256Ser vice indicator.............................................r43Servicing.........................................................24Setting the clock.................................54, 57, 61Shor t-cut menus ...........................................268Sidelamps ............................. 112, 219, 221, 222Side repeater.................................................219Snow chains..................................................216Spare wheel..................................................209Speed limiter.................................................r182Speedometer............................................r28,30Stability control (ESP) ...................................153Starting the vehicle .........................92,168, 173Steering mounted controls, audio.................319Stopping the vehicle .......................92,168, 173Stop & Start.......50, 73,106,178,191, 198, 232Storage..................................................126,127Storage box...................................................131Stowing rings................................................130Sun visor.......................................................r127Synchronising the remote control...................94Synthesiser, voice .........................................280System, navigation ........................................270Systems, ASR and ESP ................................153