wiper blades Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Visibility
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Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Activation

Switchin
g off Operatin
g fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the ignition, 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. This is controlled manuall
y by the driver bypushing stalk Ato the "AUTO"position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk Aupwards, returning it toposition "0". It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a messa
ge in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must bereactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A
downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.Switch off the automatic wiping when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic wiping.

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.

Practical information
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Changing a front or rear wiper blade
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 the
passenger side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
)Within one minute after switching off theignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position. This position must be used in order to avoiddamaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


After fitting a front wiper
blade
)
Switch on the ignition. )
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacin
g a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.

Alphabetical index
282
Replacing the passenger compartment filter....r145Replacing wiper blades..........................89,178Resetting the service indicator......................r36Resetting the trip recorder.............................r38Rev counter..............................................r23, 24Reversing camera........................................137Reversing lamp............................................164Risk areas (update)......................................212Routine checks....................................145,146Running out of fuel (Diesel) .........................140
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Safety for children............................98-107, 115Scented air freshener....................................r60Screen, colour 16/9........................................50Screen, colour and mapping................205, 244Screen, monochrome..................258,268,270Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)....................43, 46, 50Screen-wash reservoir.................................144Screen menu map ........................244,268,270Screenwash...................................................88Screenwash fluid level .................................144Seat, rear bench ............................................63Seat adjustment.............................................61Seat belts ......................................101, 112, 113Seats, rear......................................................r63Serial number, vehicle.................................197Ser vice indicator............................................r35Servicing........................................................21
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U
Setting the clock............................................38Shor t-cut menus ..........................................206Sidelamps......................................82,162, 164Side repeater................................................162Snow chains .................................................159Spare wheel.................................................153Speakers (fitting).......................................... 183Speed limiter.................................................r131Speedometer...........................................r23,24Stability control (ESP) ...................................111Starting the vehicle........................68, 120, 124Steering mounted controls, audio........200, 257Stopping the vehicle ......................68, 120, 124Stop & Start.........42, 59,79, 127, 139, 145,174Storage.....................................................92,93Storage box....................................................97Storage drawer...............................................95Stowing rings .................................................96Sun visor........................................................r93Synchronising the remote control..................69Synthesiser, voice ........................................218System, navigation.......................................207Systems, ASR and ESP................................111
Unlocking.......................................................66Unlocking from the inside ..............................76Update risk areas.........................................212USB Box........................................94 , 241, 262
Telephone............................................224,265Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment ..........................54, 57Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit...............................147Third brake lamp..........................................165Time.........................................................23, 38TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o).........................................221Tools .............................................................152Total distance recorder..................................r38To w b a r..........................................................r181Towed loads ......................... 188, 189, 193, 194
To w i ng another vehicle ................................180Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)..................................111Traffic information (TA)........................222,260Traffic information (TMC).............................221Tr a i l e r...........................................................r181Tr i p c o m p u t e r................................r40-42,46, 47Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r....................................r38Tyre pressures .............................................197Tyres...............................................................21
Table of weights............................187,190,192Tables of engines .................188, 189, 193, 19 4Ta bles of fuses.............................................167Tank, fuel..................................................79,81Te chnical data.......................................187-196