wiper fluid CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Lighting and visibility
Automatic.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Front screenwash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The height of the front screenwash jets
can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
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.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with the marking.Off
Intermittent wipe

With cornering lighting
Switching on / off
This system starts:– when the corresponding direction indicator is switched on.
or
– from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
It becomes inactive:
– below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.– above 25 mph (40 km/h).– when reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the "LIGHTING" menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "DIR
HEADLAMPS" (directional headlamps).
With audio system
► In the "Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/deactivate
"Directional headlamps".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Lighting " and activate/deactivate " Directional
headlamps".
Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and on 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.
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

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Lighting and visibility
4Automatic.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Front screenwash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The height of the front screenwash jets can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
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.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with the marking.Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation / Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the "COMFORT" menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "REAR WIPE
REV". (automatic wiping in reverse).
With audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration "
menu, activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in
reverse gear ".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Comfort" and activate/deactivate " Rear wiper
in reverse ".
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen's Driving/ Vehicle
menu.
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 winter (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.

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Lighting and visibility
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this indicator lamp appears in the display or comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2).
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
disappears from the display or goes off in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
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 replace 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.
► 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.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action on the part of
the driver. If rain is detected, the wiping adapts to
the intensity of the rainfall automatically.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a rain/
sunshine sensor at the top centre of the
windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.