2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD wiper blades

Visibility
88
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing the stalk downwards to
the "AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parkin
g, 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.
To park the wipers after this has been done,switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver bymoving the stalk upwards then returning it to position "0"
.


Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the ignition hasbeen off for more than one minute, bypushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre 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 thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

Practical information
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Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
)Within one minute after switching off theignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position. This position must be used in order to avoiddamaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


After fitting a front wiper
blade
)
Switch on the ignition. )
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacin
g a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.

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277 Alphabetical index
Main beam............................................79,165Maintenance..................................................20Map reading lamps...............................89,170Markings, identification ...............................197Mat................................................................95Menu, main................................................. 258Mini fuel level................................................76Mirror, rear view............................................63Mirrors, door..................................................r62Misfuel prevention.........................................78Motorway function (direction indicators).....113Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......................109MP3 CD .......................................................261Music media players ...................................236
Opening the bonnet ....................................143Opening the boot....................................64, 74Opening the doors ..................................64, 71Opening the fuel filler flap.............................76Operation indicator lamps.......................23,26
Paint colour code........................................197Panoramic glass sunroof..............................f75Parcel shelf, rear.................................r101, 102Parking brake ......................................125, 150Parking sensors, rear..................................r139Particle emission filter........................r148, 149Passenger compartment filter....................r149Player, CD MP3...........................................261Port, USB....................................241,262,264Priming the fuel system..............................144Protecting children .......103,107, 110,111, 121Puncture ......................................................151
Remote control........................................64, 68Removing a wheel ......................................159Removing the mat.........................................95Repair kit, puncture.....................................151Replacing bulbs..................................163, 168Replacing fuses..........................................172Replacing the air filter.................................r149Replacing the oil filter.................................r149Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r149Replacing wiper blades .........................88, 182Resetting the service indicator.....................r32Resetting the trip recorder............................r34Rev counter...................................................r22Reversing camera.......................................141Reversing lamp...........................................168Risk areas (update) .....................................212Roof bars.....................................................186Roof blind ......................................................75Routine checks ................................... 149,150Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................ 144
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Localised assistance call ............................200Localised emergency call ...........................200Locating your vehicle....................................66Locking from the inside.................................72Long objects, transpor ting............................98LPG.............................................................192
Navigation...........................................207, 208Number plate lamps....................................168
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Safety for children ................................107,112Scented air freshener...................................r56Screen, colour and mapping...............205, 244Screen, monochrome................258,268,270Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...................35, 38,41Screen-wash reservoir................................148Screen menu map.......................244,268,270Screenwash..................................................87Screenwash fluid level................................148Seat, rear bench...........................................60Seat adjustment......................................57,60
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Oil filter........................................................r149Oil level ..................................................33, 147
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Radio..........................................233,234, 259Reading lamps, rear......................................r89Rear foglamp...............................................168Rear screen (demisting) ................................50Recharging the battery ...............................179Reduction of electrical load ........................180Regeneration of the particle emissions filter..........................................r149Reinitialising the electric windows................69Reinitialising the remote control...................67
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