wiper blades CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system
control panel.
Switching on
Demisting - defrosting of the rear screen can
only function when the engine is running.F

P
ress this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
light associated with the button
comes on. The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
Switching off
F The front defrosting operation
can be stopped before it turns
off automatically by pressing the
button again.
The indicator light associated with the button
goes off.
Turn off the defrosting of the rear window
and the side mirrors (depending on
the version) as soon as you consider it
necessary.
Because lower energy consumption
reduces fuel consumption.
Heated lower windscreen.
(Depending on the country of sale.)
In cold conditions, the heated rear window
switch also allows the lower windscreen to be
heated, so as to free the wiper blades when
frozen to the glass by frost or snow.
The function is active when the ambient
temperature is below 0°C.
Ease of use and comfort

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Front windscreen wipers
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Stop.
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Front windscreen wash
Pull the wiper control lever towards you. The
windscreen washer and then the wiper operate
for a fixed time.The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of damage).
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F

I
n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
F

T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the 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.
Wiper control stalk
Lighting and visibility

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Changing a window wiper
Before removing a front
wiper
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, turn on the wipers to position
the wiper blades in the middle of the
windscreen.
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from the windscreen.
F

U
nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

C
arefully lower the wiper arm.
After reassembling a front
wiper
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper lever again to park the
wiper blades.
Practical information

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Ventilation ........................................... 52-56, 59
Warning and indicator lamps
.......................... 12
W

arning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater

.......16
Warning lamps


................................................ 12
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system
.............................................. 21
Washing (advice) ................................... 140, 142
Weights
...............

.......................................... 179
Wheel, spare
...............................

..15 4 -15 6 , 183
Window controls


............................................. 45
Windscreen, heated


........................................ 58
Wiper blades (changing)


.........................68, 13 8
Wipers


............................................................. 68
Under-inflation (detection)


........................
17, 74
Unlocking

........................................................
36
Unlocking the boot
...............................
...........
36
Updating the date
............................................ 31
U
pdating the time
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31- 32
UREA

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27
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