2012 Citroen C3 RHD wiper blades

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VISIBILITY
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, 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.

Activation

Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs,
the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Vertical windscreen wiper position

To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-
visable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

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

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.
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 wiping
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 wiping.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing stalk A
downwards.
This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement 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.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A
to the "AUTO"
position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A
upwards, returning it
to position "0"
. It is accompanied by the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel
going off and a message in the
multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumina-
tion of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay au-
dio navigation system, it will be
interrupted after 10 minutes. A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.

Before removing a front wiper
blade


)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


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 fi tted to
the passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
R Replacing the oil filter ................. 136
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 136
Replacing wiper blades ........ 85, 162
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36
Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 150
Risk areas (update) .................... 196
Routine checks ................... 136, 137
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 132
S Safety for children ...94-102, 107, 109
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 186, 207
Screen,
monochrome ............ 218, 230, 232
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screenwash reservoir ................ 135
Screen menu map ...... 207, 230, 232
Screenwash ................................. 84
Screenwash fluid level ............... 135
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 106, 107
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 179
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting the clock ... 38, 206, 228, 229
Short-cut menus ................. 187, 188
Sidelamps .................... 79, 148, 150
Side repeater .............................. 148
Spare wheel ............................... 143 O Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34
P Paint colour code ....................... 179
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 93
Parking brake ..................... 112, 137
Parking sensors, rear ................. 129
Particle emission filter ........ 136, 137
Passenger compartment filter .... 136
Player, CD MP3 ................. 201, 221
Port, USB ..................... 90, 222, 224
Priming the fuel system .............. 132
Protecting
children ................94-102, 107, 109
Puncture ..................................... 138
R Radio .................................. 199, 219
Radio pre-equipment .................. 166
Rear foglamp ........................ 80, 150
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 161
Reduction of electrical load ........ 161
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 137
Reinitialising
the electric windows ................... 71
Reinitialising the remote control ... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 145
Removing the mat ........................ 91
Repair kit, puncture .................... 138
Replacing bulbs ...................147-152
Replacing fuses ...................153-159
Replacing the air filter ................ 136 L Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 161
Localised assistance call .... 104, 182
Localised emergency call ... 104, 182
Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 73
Low fuel level ............................... 76
M Main beam ........................... 79, 148
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings, identification ............... 179
Mat ............................................... 91
Menu, main ................................ 218
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 78
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 103
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ................................... 99, 101
MP3 CD .............................. 201, 221
Music media players .................. 200
MyWay ..........................48, 183-214
N Navigation .................................. 189
Number plate lamps ................... 150
O Oil filter ....................................... 136
Oil level ................................ 37, 135
Opening the bonnet .................... 132
Opening the boot .................... 64, 75
Opening the doors .................. 64, 72
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 76