wiper blades Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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VISIBILITY

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.

Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
vehicle confi guration
menu.
This function is activated
by default.











Windscreen and headlamp
wash


)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wip-
ers operate for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.













Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the "AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in
the screen. The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute,
by pushing the stalk downwards.

Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.

Activation

Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position "0"
.
It is accompanied by a message in
the screen.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" type of wiper blades, it
is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy
water,

- avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.




)
Any action on the wiper stalk in
the minute after switching off the
ignition places the blades verti-
cally on the screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch
on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Port,
USB .....108,253,254, 314,316Priming the fuel system ......... 175Protectingchildren......... 117, 120,122-124Puncture........................ 183,186
Reversing lamp ..............194, 195Rigid panel ...............................72Risk areas (update).......244, 288Roof bars...............................210Routine checks..............181, 182Running out of fuel (Diesel)....175
Short-cut menus ............ 279,280Sidelamps ...94, 96,190,192-195Side repeater.........................r192Spare wheel ........................... 186Speed limiter..........................r162Speedometer.....................r31, 32Spotlamps, side.......................98Stability control (ESP)............ 129Starting the vehicle ..................81Steering lock............................81Steering mounted controls ................233, 277,309Steering wheel,fixed centred controls.......... 160Stopping the vehicle ................81Stop & Start......................55,63,92,153,174, 181,203Storage .................................. 109Storage compartments .......... 106Storing driving positions ...........69Sun visor................................r105Sun visor flap ......................... 105Synchronising
the remote control..................82Synthesiser, voice .................. 242System, navigation................ 281Systems, ASR and ESP......... 129
PRS
Radio............................. 291,311Reading lamps, rear......r104,109Rear foglamp.........................193Rear screen, opening..............90Recharging the battery ..........203Regeneration of the particleemissions filter.....................r181Reinitialising the electric
windows.................................86Reinitialising
the remote control..................82Remote control ....78, 79,83,331Removable screen (snow shield).......................210Removing a wheel.................188Removing the mat .................. 108Repair kit, puncture ................183Replacing bulbs.....190, 194,195Replacing fuses.....................197Replacing the air filter............r181Replacing the oil filter............r181Replacing the passenger compartment filter................r181Replacing wiper blades ..........102Resetting
the service indicator...............43Resetting the trip recorder.......r44Rev counter.......................r31,32
RSafety for children............86, 125Scented air freshener..............r65Screen, colour 16/9...........50, 52,236, 265,278, 299Screen,monochrome........310,322, 324Screen, monochrome A...........A45Screen, monochrome C ...........47Screen,multifunction........45, 47, 50,52Screen, rear video.........333, 334Screen-wash reservoir...........r180Screen menumap......265, 299, 322,324, 335Screenwash, front..................101Screenwash fluid level ...........180Seat adjustment ...........67, 68,70Seat belts.......................131, 134Seat configurations..................75Seats, rear...................r70, 72,74Security bolts.........................188Serial number, vehicle...........226Service indicator................r42, 43Servicing......................29, 42, 43Settings (Menus) ....................332Setting
the clock ......264, 298,320, 321Shelf.........................................f70
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Table of weights.....213, 215,221
Tables of engines...........213,215
Tables of fuses.......................197
Technical
data..............213,215, 221,223
Telephone ..............229,260-262,
295,296
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