Get Lighting and visibility -> Wiper control stalk Guide for Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

Lighting and visibility

1. Driver + front passenger + rear

Switching off

passengers + load in the boot.

The system does not operate:

-. Driver + front passenger + rear

-

below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

above 25 mph (40 km/h),

passengers + load in the boot.

2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in

-

the boot.

when reverse gear is engaged.

The initial setting is position 0.

Activation/Deactivation

The system is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle configuration menu.

Without cornering lighting

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F

In the Driving/Vehicle menu

of the touch screen, select the

"Vehicle settings" tab then

"Headlamps" and activate/

deactivate "Directional

headlamps".

Cornering lighting

Wiper control stalk

With cornering lighting

If your vehicle is so equipped, this system

makes use of the beam from a front foglamp

to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the

main or dipped beam headlamps are on and

the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)

(urban driving, winding road, intersections,

parking manoeuvres, etc.).

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and the

windscreen seal, before operating the

wipers.

Switching on

This system starts:

-

when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

or

-

from a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel.

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Rear wiper selection ring:

Off.

Windscreen 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.

Raise or lower the control to the desired

position to change the wiping speed.

Intermittent wiping.

Fast wiping (heavy rain).

Wash-wipe (set duration).

Normal wiping (moderate rain).

Manual controls

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

Intermittent wiping (proportional to

the speed of the vehicle).

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper

will come into operation automatically if the

windscreen wipers are operating.

Off.

With manual wiping

The system is activated or deactivated via the

vehicle configuration menu.

Single wipe (press downwards or

pull the stalk briefly towards you,

then release).

This system is activated by default.

or

Automatic wiping (press down,

then release) or single wipe (pull

the stalk briefly towards you).

If a significant accumulation of snow or ice

is present, or when using a bicycle carrier

on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear

wiper.

With AUTO wiping

F

In the Driving/Vehicle menu

of the touch screen, select

the "Vehicle settings" tab

then "Parking" and activate/

deactivate "Rear wiper in

reverse".

Rear wiper

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Lighting and visibility

This position permits release of the windscreen

wiper blades.

It is used for cleaning or replacing the wiper

blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

Front screenwash

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. Always

use screenwash fluid suitable for low

temperatures during the winter period.

F Operate the wiper stalk within one minute

after switching off the ignition to position the

wiper blades vertically on the windscreen.

F To park the wiper blades again, switch on

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

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To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper

blades, it is advisable to:

Pull the wiper control stalk towards you.

The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate

for as long as the control stalk is pulled.

Stopping the screenwash is followed by a final

wiping cycle.

-

handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

-

avoid using them to retain cardboard

on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of wear.

Your vehicle is fitted with an innovative

front screenwash system.

The screenwash fluid is sprayed all along

the length of the wiper blade, so avoiding

impairment of the driver's view or that of

the passengers.

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Lighting and visibility -> Wiper control stalk for Your Citroen C4 Cactus SUV First Generation (2014-2018)

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