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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE
and COMFOR
T
3
Special position of the windscreen
wipers
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers against the windscreen uprights. This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement.
Refer to the "Changing a windscreen
wiper blade" section of chapter 7.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the ignition to avoid
triggering the automatic wiping.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the
windscreen to completely clear of ice before
operating automatic wipe.
Rear wiper
Turn the ring to the first position.
Rear screenwash
Turn the ring past the first
position: the rear screenwash
then the rear wiper operates for a fixed time.
In winter, in the event of a considerable
amount of snow or ice, switch on the
heated rear screen. Once the screen is
clear, remove the snow or ice which has
accumulated on the rear wiper blade. You
can then operate the rear windscreen wiper. To park the wipers in their normal position
after this has been done, switch on the
ignition and move the stalk.
Activation
Press the control downwards. Activation of the
function is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
function must be reactivated by pressing the
stalk downwards, if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute.
Deactivation/Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position I
, 1
or 2
. Deactivation of the function
is accompanied by a message in the screen.
In the event of malfunction of the automatic
windscreen wipers, the windscreen wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Equipment
ACCESSORIE
S
5
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please note this specific warning.
You are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility safety vest, warning
triangle and replacement bulbs available in
the vehicle.
Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters
Before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with an
external aerial on your vehicle, you are
advised to contact a representative of the
CITROËN marque.
The CITROËN dealer network can inform
you of the specifications (frequency
band, maximum output power, aerial
position, specific installation conditions)
of the transmitters which can be fitted,
in accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/CE). Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, ...
Range of trade equipment
Parts and Services technical information
publishes an accessory catalogue offering
various equipment and fittings, such as: Screenwash, replacement fuses, wiper
blades, interior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products, replacement
bulbs, ...
Roof bars for short, medium and long
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar which
must be fitted by the network. Sill plate, loading roller, sill. Sill plate,
loading roller, sill.
Roof bars for the various heights, roof bars,
ladder.
Separation partitions and grilles, smooth,
non-slip wooden protective floor.
Protective grilles, multimedia.
Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, first aid
kit, high visibility safety vest, rear parking
sensors, warning triangle,
Front seat covers compatible with airbags,
bench, rubber mats, carpet mats, snow
chains. To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fixings are
positioned correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Audio equipment, hands-free kit, speakers,
CD changer, navigation, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints linked with the fi tting of
equipment of these families of products mean
that the special features of the equipment and
its compatibility with the capacities of the your
vehicle's standard equipment must be taken
into account. Please contact a dealer for
information before fi tting such equipment.
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Changing a wiper blade
Placing the wiper blades in the
special position
- Less than a minute after switching
off the ignition, press the wiper stalk
downwards to position the wiper blades
along the windscreen pillars (special
position).
Changing a front wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm.
- Unclip the blade and remove it.
- Fit the new blade.
- Push back the wiper arm.
Changing the rear wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the blade
and remove it.
- Fit the new blade and push back the
wiper arm.
To return the windscreen wipers to their
normal position, switch on the ignition and
operate the wiper stalk.
