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Visibility -> Wiper controls for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2017)

Visibility  
Wiper controls  
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are  
designed to improve the driver's visibility  
progressively according to the weather  
conditions.  
Model with intermittent wiping  
Manual controls  
The wiper commands are issued directly by the  
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.  
Windscreen wipers  
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.  
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Fast (heavy rain).  
Programming  
Normal (moderate rain).  
You can modify the settings for the following  
Intermittent (proportional to the  
speed of the vehicle).  
functions:  
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automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,  
rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.  
Model with AUTO wiping  
Off.  
Single wipe (press down and  
release).  
or  
Automatic, then single wipe.  
Refer to the corresponding  
section.  
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Visibility  
B. Rear wiper selection ring:  
park,  
intermittent wipe,  
Wiping zone  
The curved shape of the rear screen results in  
Rear wiper  
wash-wipe (set duration).  
a smaller wiping zone.  
Reverse gear  
If a significant accumulation of snow or  
ice is present, or when using a tailgate  
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic  
rear wiper via the multifunction screen  
configuration menu.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper  
will operate if the windscreen wipers are  
operating.  
Windscreen wash  
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The  
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,  
operate for a pre-determined time.  
Programming  
The function is activated or deactivated via the  
multifunction screen configuration menu.  
This function is activated by default.  
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Visibility  
Automatic rain sensitive  
windscreen wipers  
Vertical windscreen wiper  
position  
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
Operating fault  
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the  
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Activation  
This is controlled manually by the driver by  
pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"  
position.  
To park the wipers after this has been done,  
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.  
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.  
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 sensitive  
wipers when using an automatic 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.  
To retain the effectiveness of the flat  
wiper blades, it is advisable to:  
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handle them with care,  
clean them regularly using soapy  
water,  
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not use them to hold a sheet of  
cardboard against the windscreen,  
replace them at the first signs of  
wear.  
Switching off  
This is controlled manually by the driver by  
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to  
position "0".  
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