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Visibility -> Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers for Your Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

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Visibility  
Automatic rain sensitive  
windscreen wipers  
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.  
Switching on  
Switching off  
Briefly push the control stalk  
downwards.  
A wiping cycle confirms that the  
instruction has been accepted.  
Briefly push the control stalk  
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen  
downwards again, or place the  
control stalk in another position  
(Int, 1 or 2).  
wipers must be reactivated by pushing  
the control stalk downwards, if the  
ignition has been off for more than  
one minute.  
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument  
panel and a message is displayed.  
This warning lamp comes on in the instrument  
panel and a message is displayed.  
Special position of the  
windscreen wipers  
Operating fault  
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain  
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in  
intermittent mode.  
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
This position permits release of the windscreen  
wiper blades.  
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the  
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to  
detach the blades from the windscreen.  
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat  
wiper blades, it is advisable to:  
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, it is advisable to wait until the  
windscreen is completely clear of ice  
before activating the automatic rain  
sensitive wipers.  
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handle them with care,  
clean them regularly using soapy  
water,  
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avoid using them to retain  
cardboard on the windscreen,  
replace them at the first signs of  
wear.  
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Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute  
after switching off the ignition places the  
blades vertically on the screen.  
To park the blades again, switch on the  
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.