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Lighting and visibility -> Automatic wipers for Your Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Lighting and visibility  
Automatic wiping  
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with  
the marking.  
Off  
– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the  
windscreen.  
– replace them at the first signs of wear.  
Refer to the corresponding section.  
Single wipe  
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade  
Intermittent wipe  
► Pull the stalk briefly towards you.  
Wash-wipe  
Windscreen wash  
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and  
hold.  
Reverse gear  
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper  
will come into operation automatically if the front  
windscreen wipers are operating.  
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers  
operate for a pre-determined time.  
► Operating the wiper control stalk within one  
minute after switching off the ignition will place  
the wiper blades in a vertical position.  
The screenwash jets are not adjustable.  
Do not handle them (risk of damage).  
This function is set via theDriving /  
Vehicle touch screen menu.  
► Proceed with the desired operation or the  
replacement of the wiper blades.  
In the event of accumulation of snow or  
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to  
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear  
wiper via the touch screen's Driving/ Vehicle  
menu.  
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do  
not operate the screenwash if the  
screenwash reservoir is empty.  
Only operate the screenwash if there is no  
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen  
and hindering visibility. During the winter  
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.  
Never top up with water.  
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade  
To return the wiper blades to their initial  
position, switch on the ignition and operate the  
wiper control stalk.  
Special position of the  
windscreen wipers  
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.  
Automatic windscreen  
wipers  
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate  
automatically, without any action on the part of  
the driver. If rain is detected, the wiping adapts to  
the intensity of the rainfall automatically.  
Detection of rainfall is by means of a rain/  
sunshine sensor at the top centre of the  
windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.  
Rear wiper  
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat  
wiper blades, it is advisable to:  
– handle them with care.  
– clean them regularly using soapy water.  
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Lighting and visibility  
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.  
When using an automatic car wash,  
switch off the automatic wipers and the  
ignition.  
If the ignition has been off for more than  
one minute, the automatic wipers must  
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk  
downwards.  
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet  
locations.  
Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of  
irreparable deformation.  
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In winter, wait until the windscreen is  
completely clear of ice before activating the  
automatic wipers.  
Do not release them while moving them. Risk  
of damaging the windscreen!  
Malfunction  
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the  
wipers operate in intermittent mode.  
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash  
fluid.  
Switching on  
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-  
repellent products.  
Changing a wiper blade  
► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you  
and remove it.  
► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the  
arm.  
Removing/refitting at the front  
► Give a short downwards push to the control  
stalk.  
► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper  
blade.  
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has  
been accepted.  
This indicator lamp appears in the  
instrument panel display, accompanied by  
a message.  
► Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,  
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,  
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.  
Removing/refitting at the rear  
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it  
as far as possible.  
Switching off  
► Give the control stalk another brief push  
downwards or place the control stalk in another  
position (Int, 1 or 2).  
This indicator lamp disappears from the  
instrument panel display, accompanied by  
a message.  
► Clean the rear screen using screenwash  
fluid.  
► Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.  
► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the  
arm.  
► 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.  
► Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,  
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.  
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