2013 Citroen C3 wiper blades

Visibility
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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
Switchin
g off
Operatin
g fault

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

This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, 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. This is controlled manuall
y by the driver bypushing stalk Ato the "AU TO "position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk Aupwards, returning it toposition "0"
. It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel anda message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must bereactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A
downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind therear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping whenusing an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic wiping.

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.

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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
wi
per blade
)Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.

This position must be used in order to avoid damaging 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.

Alphabetical index
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RS
Radio...................................................229, 255Radio pre-equipment ..................................180Rear foglamp.........................................80, 161Rear screen(demisting)..................................................59Recharging the battery...............................172Reduction of electrical load........................174Regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter..........................................r142Reinitialisingthe electric windows...................................71Reinitialisingthe remote control.......................................68Remote control........................................66, 69Removing a wheel...................................... 152Removing the mat.........................................92Repair kit, puncture.....................................144Replacing bulbs ...................................157-163Replacing fuses...................................164-170Replacing the air filter.................................r142Replacing the oil filter.................................r142Replacing the passengercompartment filter....................................r142Replacing wiper blades.........................86,175Resetting the service indicator.....................r36Resetting the trip recorder............................r38Rev counter.............................................r23, 24Reversing camera .......................................134Reversing lamp...........................................161Risk areas (update)..................................... 208Routine checks ...................................142,143Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................137
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Safety for children..........................95 -104, 112Scented air freshener...................................r60Screen, colour 16/9.......................................50Screen, colour and mapping...............201,240Screen, monochrome ................254,264,266Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...................43, 46, 50Screen-wash reservoir................................141Screen menu map......................240,264,266Screenwash..................................................85Screenwash fluid level................................141Seat, rear bench...........................................63Seat adjustment............................................61Seat belts ......................................98, 109,110Seats, rear.....................................................r63Serial number, vehicle................................194Ser vice indicator...........................................r35Servicing.......................................................21Setting the clock...........................................38Short-cut menus.........................................202Sidelamps.....................................79, 159,161Side repeater...............................................159Snow chains................................................156Spare wheel................................................150Speakers (fitting).........................................180Speed limiter...............................................r128Speedometer..........................................r23,24Stability control (ESP) .................................108Starting the vehicle........................67, 117, 121Steering mounted controls, audio .......200, 253Stopping the vehicle ......................67, 117, 121Stop & Start.......42, 59,76, 124, 136, 142, 171Storage ....................................................89,90
Storage box ...................................................94Storage drawer..............................................92Stowing rings................................................93Sun visor.......................................................r90Synchronising the remote control.................68Synthesiser, voice.......................................214System, navigation ......................................203Systems, ASR and ESP..............................108
Table of weights ..........................184,187, 189Ta b l e s of engines........185, 18 6, 188, 19 0, 191Tables of fuses ............................................164Ta n k, fuel.................................................76, 78Te c hnical data......................................184-193Te l e p h o ne...........................................220, 261Temperature adjustment.........................54,57Te mperature control for heated seats .......... 62Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit .............................144Third brake lamp.........................................162Time........................................................23, 38TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)........................................217To o l s............................................................149Total distance recorder.................................r38To w b a r.........................................................r178Towed loads ................185, 186, 188, 190, 191To w i ng another vehicle ...............................177Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)................................108Tr affic information (TA).......................218,256