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Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
w
ater,
-
n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
c
ardboard against the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w
e a r.
Do
not cover the rain sensor, linked
w
ith the sunshine sensor and located in
t
he centre of the windscreen behind the
r
ear view mirror.
Switch
off the automatic wiping when
u
sing an automatic car wash.
In
winter, it is advisable to wait until the
w
indscreen is completely clear of ice
b
efore activating the automatic wiping.This
position allows the wiper blades to
b
e lifted for winter parking, cleaning or
r
eplacement without damaging the bonnet.
In
the minute following switching off of the
i
gnition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
t
he wipers vertically.
To
park the wipers after this has been done,
s
witch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Visibility
Changing a front or rear wiper bladeProcedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the i
gnition, operate the wiper stalk to position
t
he wiper blades in the vertical position.
This
position must be used in order to avoid
d
amaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper b
lade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
p
assenger side of the vehicle.
F
P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
p
lace and clip it.
F
F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
w
iper blades.
