2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO wiper blades

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Visibility
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Vertical windscreen wiper
position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen 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 bypushing the stalk downwards to the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. 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 ver tically.
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 by 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 has been off for more than one minute, by pushing 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.

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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.

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277 Alphabetical index
Main beam............................................80,166Maintenance..................................................20Map reading lamps...............................90,171Markings, identification ...............................198Mat................................................................96Menu, main................................................. 258Mini fuel level................................................77Mirror, rear view............................................65Mirrors, door..................................................r64Misfuel prevention.........................................79Motorway function (direction indicators).....114Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......................110MP3 CD .......................................................261Music media players ...................................236
Navigation ...........................................207,208Number plate lamps .................................... 169
Oil filter........................................................r150Oil level..................................................33,148Opening the bonnet....................................144Opening the boot....................................66, 75Opening the doors ..................................66, 72Opening the fuel filler flap .............................77Operation indicator lamps.......................23,26
Paint colour code ........................................198Panoramic glass sunroof..............................f76Parcel shelf, rear.................................r102,103Parking brake......................................126,151Parking sensors, rear..................................r140Particle emission filter........................r149, 150Passenger compartment filter....................r150Player, CD MP3 ...........................................261Port, USB....................................241,262,264Priming the fuel system ..............................145Protecting children .......104,108, 111, 112, 122Puncture ...................................................... 152
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LED daytime running lamps..................84,168Level, brake fluid.........................................148Levels and checks................................146-149Lighting, guide-me home ........................82,83Lighting, interior....................................r90,171Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............164,169Lighting control stalk.....................................80Lighting dimmer............................................r34Loading..................................................20,187Load reduction mode..................................181Load space cover........................................r100Localised assistance call ............................200Localised emergency call ...........................200Locating your vehicle....................................67Locking from the inside.................................73Long objects, transpor ting............................99LPG.............................................................193
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Radio..........................................233, 234,259Reading lamps, rear......................................r90Rear foglamp...............................................169Rear screen (demisting)................................52Recharging the battery ...............................180Reduction of electrical load ........................181Regeneration of the par ticle emissionsfilter...........................................................r150Reinitialising the electric windows................70Reinitialising the remote control...................68Remote control........................................66, 69Removing a wheel......................................160Removing the mat.........................................96Repair kit, puncture.....................................152Replacing bulbs ..................................164, 169Replacing fuses .......................................... 173Replacing the air filter.................................r150Replacing the oil filter.................................r150Replacing the passenger compartmentfilter...........................................................r150Replacing wiper blades.........................89, 183Resetting the service indicator.....................r32Resetting the trip recorder............................r34Rev counter...................................................r22Reversing camera.......................................142Reversing lamp........................................... 169Risk areas (update).....................................212Roof bars.....................................................187Roof blind......................................................76Routine checks...................................150, 151Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................145