2014 Citroen C3 wipers

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Association with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
-
s
election of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the functions that can be set
in the vehicle configuration menu (except in
the case of the monochrome screen
a
, f
or
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
-

a
utomatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n

ot cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . de
activation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s

oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-

r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wipingSystem for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
or Fast (heavy rain).
no
rmal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
of

f.Automatic, then single wipe
(see the corresponding
section).
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B
.
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Rear wiper
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
B.
R

ear wiper selection ring:
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction screen
configuration menu.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
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 offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified 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 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 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 and
a message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
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.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow
/ fast speed.
F13 40 A
bu

ilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19 15 A
ox

ygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves
(
die

sel), EGR electrovalve (
die
sel).
F20 10 APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor
(
die

sel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply,
ab
S
/ESP.
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Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a
flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
af

ter 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.
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
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Practical information

274
abS and EbFd systems .............................102ac
cessories ................................................ 179
ac

cessory socket, 12V .................................79
ad

justing headlamps

.................................... 70
a

djusting head restraints

..............................49
Adjusting the steering wheel
........................52
air

bags

........................................................ 10 6
ai

rbags, curtain
................................... 10

8, 109
air

bags, front ....................................... 10 6, 109
air

bags, lateral

.................................... 108, 109
air

conditioning

............................................... 8
ai

r conditioning, automatic

.....................40, 44
air

conditioning, manual

.........................4 0 , 41
ai

r filter ........................................................ 13 9
Air flow

..............................
..............................8
air

intake

....................................................... 44
air

recirculation

............................................. 44
ai

r vents

........................................................ 39
ambi

ent temperature (display) ......................10
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ..................102
an

ti-pinch

...................................................... 57
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 54
ar

mrest, front ................................................ 78
as

sistance call

.............................. 97, 193, 19 4
Audible warning


............................................ 97
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............23

4, 261
au

dio system .............................. 249, 262, 264
au

tomatic illumination of headlamps

......66, 69
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................

............................96
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

.................................... 71, 73
a

uxiliary socket

...................................235, 258
a

uxiliary sockets
...............................
..........256 Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
......141
Checks ...............
.................13 4, 13 5, 13 9, 14 0
Child lock
...............................

........................95
Children
...............................

....................90-93
Child seats

...........................8

3 - 85, 89, 90, 94
Child seats, conventional


..............................89
Citroën Localised
a
s
sistance Call

..............19 4
Citroën Localised Emergency Call


.............19 4
Clock


.............................................................25
Closing the boot
......................................53, 62
Closing the doors


....................................53, 59
Connectors, audio
......................... 7

9, 256, 258
Coolant level


...............................................13 8
Courtesy mirror
.............................................78
Cruise control
.............................................. 12

6
Cup holder

...............................
......................76
AB
CD
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........63
Cd MP3 ....................................................... 255
Central locking


........................................ 53, 60
Changing a bulb


..........................15 4, 15 8, 159
Changing a fuse


.......................................... 161
Changing a wheel
....................................... 146
Changing a wiper blade
........................73 , 172
Changing the date


.............................30, 33, 37
Changing the remote control battery


............55
Changing the time


.......................25, 30, 33, 37
Checking levels
.................................... 13

6 -13 8
Checking the engine oil level


........................24dat
e (setting) ............................... ......30, 33, 37da
ytime running lamps .................................70
dea

ctivating the passenger airbag

.............10 6
Deactivating the rear windows


.....................57
d

efrosting

................................................41, 4 6
dem

isting
...............................
.................41, 4 4
di

als and gauges

....................................1 0 , 11
di

esel additive level

....................................13 8
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp
..........13
di

mensions

.................................................19 0
di

pped beam
...............................
..........6 6, 155
di

pstick
................
..................................24, 13 6
bat
tery

.................................................
13 9, 16 8
ba
ttery, charging

.........................................
168
bat
tery, remote control
...........................
5
5, 56
bla

ck panel
.................................................... 26
bli
nd
..............................................................
77blu
etooth (hands-free)
........................
2
18, 259
bl

uetooth (telephone)

..................................
218
bo
nnet

.........................................................
132
b
oot

...............................................................
62
bo
ot lamp

..............................................
75, 160
br
ake discs
..................................................
14
0
br

ake lamps

................................................
15 8
br
ake pads

..................................................
140
br
akes

.........................................................
140
br
aking assistance system
.........................
10
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alphabetical index

278
U
W
Under-inflation (detection) ............................98
U nlocking .............................. ........................53
Unlocking from the inside

.............................60
U

pdate risk areas
........................................ 20

6
US
b

b
ox
........................................................ 79
US
b R

eader

.......................................... 79, 256Warning lamps


..............................................
17
Wash-wipe, rear

............................................
72
Weights

.......................................
181, 18 4, 18 6
Window controls ...........................................
57
Wiper control stalk ...................................
71-73
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 72
Wipers

.....................................................
71, 73Z
V
Zenith windscreen ......................................... 77
Vehicle configuration


................ 30, 33, 37, 264
Ventilation
..............................

................. 3 9 - 41
Trajectory control systems

..........................
103
Trip computer


.....................................
27-2 9, 3 3
Trip distance recorder


...................................
25
Tyre pressures


....................................
145, 191
Ty r e s


................................................................
8
Tyre under-inflation detection


...............................
21, 98, 100, 145
alphabetical index