Get Lighting and visibility -> Wiper control stalk Guide for DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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Single wipe

►ꢀ Pull the stalk briefly towards you.

Windscreen wipers

Wiper control stalk

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or

frost present on the windscreen, around

the wiper arms and blades and on the

►ꢀ To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the

stalk to the desired position.

Front screenwash

►ꢀ Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and

hold.

Fast wiping (heavy rain)

windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.

Normal wiping (moderate rain)

The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate

for as long as the control stalk is pulled.

Termination of the screenwash is followed by a

final wiping cycle.

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.

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the

vehicle’s speed)

Off

With automatic air conditioning, any

action on the screenwash control results

in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid

odours inside the passenger compartment.

Single wipe (press down and release).

Without AUTO wiping

Automatic.

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do

not operate the screenwash if the

Refer to the corresponding section.

In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is

automatically reduced when the speed of

the vehicle drops below 3 mph (5 km/h).

When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h)

again, the wiping frequency returns to the

original frequency (fast or normal).

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.

If the ignition has been switched off with

the windscreen wiper active, it is

Rear wiper

With AUTO wiping

necessary to operate the control stalk to

reactivate the wiping when the ignition is

switched on (unless the ignition is off for less

than 1 minute).

Lighting and visibility

►ꢀ Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with

the marking.

Off

After refitting a front wiper blade

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used for cleaning or

replacement of the wiper blades. It can also be

useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper

blades from the windscreen.

►ꢀ To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate the

wiper control stalk.

Intermittent wipe

Wash-wipe

Changing a wiper blade

Removing/refitting at the front

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

Reverse gear

– handle them with care.

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will

come into operation automatically if the front

windscreen wipers are operating.

The function is activated or deactivated in

the Driving / Vehicle menu of the touch

screen.

– clean them regularly using soapy water.

– avoid using them to hold cardboard on the

windscreen.

– replace them at the first signs of wear.

Before removing a front wiper blade

This function is activated by default.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

Rear screenwash

►ꢀ Turn the ring all the way towards the

dashboard and hold.

The screenwash and the wiper operate for as long

as the ring remains turned.

►ꢀ Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, any operation of the wiper control stalk

will position the wiper blades vertically.

►ꢀ Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of

irreparable deformation.

Do not release them while moving them. Risk

of damaging the windscreen!

A final wiping cycle is performed when

screenwashing ends.

►ꢀ Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.

Lighting and visibility -> Wiper control stalk for Your DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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