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.
must be reactivated by pushing the control
stalk downwards.
Operating the wiper control stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition will place the
wiper blades in a vertical position.
►ꢀ Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
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Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
►ꢀ To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.
Switching on
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/Refitting at the front
This maintenance position is used while
cleaning or replacing the wiper blades. It can
also be useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
►ꢀ Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
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.
Depending on version, this indicator
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
– replace them at the first signs of wear.
Switching off
►ꢀ Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or set the control stalk to another
position (Int, 1 or 2).
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade
►ꢀ 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.
Depending on version, this indicator
lamp goes off on the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
If the ignition has been off for more
than one minute, the automatic wipers
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