wiper blades Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Wiper controls
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
- rear w
iping on engaging reverse gear.


Manual controls


Windscreen wipers

Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe
(moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe
(proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
P
ark.


Automatic wipin
g (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk brieflytowards you). The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.



Model without AUTO wiping



Model with AUTO wiping



Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, thenrelease).
or

In wintry conditions, remove snow, iceor frost present on the windscreen, around the wiper arms and blades andthe windscreen seal, before operatingthe 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.



The front wiper system includes asafety device which can temporarilyinhibit operation if it detects obstacles such as ice or snow.

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Special position of the
w
indscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.
This position permits release o
f the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, todetach the blades from the windscreen.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

On switching off the ignition: )
any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
When the system is no longer powered - at least
one minute after switching off the ignition - it is
possible to move the arms manually. ) To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Replacement of the arms must only be done by a CITRO

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Practical information








Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
w
iper blade
) Within one minute after switching off
t
he ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen,
or ) From one minute after switching off the
ignition, reposition the arms manually.

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



Fitting
)
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.


Replacement of the arms must be done by a CITRO

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Alphabetical index
Paint colour code..........................................333Panoramic glass sunroof..............................f220Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r130Park Assist .................................................... 194Parking brake, electric..........................141, 322Parking lamps...............................................206Parking sensors, front ...................................190Parking sensors, rear....................................r189Particle emission filter...................r310, 319-321Passenger compartment filter......................r321Port, USB......................................................122Priming the fuel system ................................317Protecting children ........103, 234, 236, 243-259Puncture........................................................260
Replacing the air filter...................................r321Replacing the oil filter...................................r321Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r321Replacing wiper blades.........................218, 299Resetting the service indicator.......................r52Resetting the trip recorder..............................r54Reversing camera .........................................191Reversing lamp.....................................283-286Risk areas (update).......................................367Roof bars .......................................................304Routine checks.....................................321, 322Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................317
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Safety for children.........103, 234, 236, 243-259Scented air freshener...................................r116Screen menu.......................342,344, 346,358,360, 362, 378,390,392Screenwash, front.........................................216Screenwash fluid level ..................................320Seat adjustment........................................84-94Seat belts..............................................230-234Seat configurations.........................................99Seats, electric.................................................86Seats, rear.................................................r92-98Serial number, vehicle..................................333Ser vice indicator.............................................r51Servicing.........................................................24Setting the clock .............................................57Sidelamps ............ 202, 206, 279, 281, 283,285Side repeater.................................................283Snow chains..................................................278
Radio.............................................................348RDS...............................................................350Reading lamps, rear......................................r125Rear foglamp ........................204, 283,285, 287Rear screen (demisting) ................................ 115Recharging the battery.................................297Reduction of electrical load..........................298Regeneration of the par ticle emissionsfilter.............................................................r321Reinitialising the remote control.....................70Remote control...........................................61-71Removable screen (snow shield) ..................306Removing a wheel........................................274Removing the mat......................................... 123Repair kit, puncture.......................................260Replacing bulbs....................................279-287Replacing fuses............................................288
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Spare wheel...........................................271-273Speed limiter.........................................r167, 168Spotlamps, side ....................................210, 283Start ing using another battery .....................295Starting the vehicle...............135,137, 150, 15 4Steering mounted controls............................341Stopping the vehicle .............135,137, 150, 154Stop Start...............................60,114, 160,161,
295, 310,313,321Storage..........................................................118Storage boxes .......................................124, 126Storing driving positions .................................87Sun visor.......................................................r119Synchronising the remote control...................70Synthesiser, voice.........................................377System settings .............................................386
Table of weights............................324, 328-330Ta b l e s o f e ngines ..........................323,325-327Tables of fuses..............................................288Ta n k , fuel...............................................313, 315Te c hnical data.......................................323-330Te l e p h o ne.............................................394-398Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment ...............106, 107,109Te mperature control for heated seats ............90Temporary tyre repair kit...............................260TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)..........................................372Tools ......................................................268, 270Torch.............................................................134
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