2014 Citroen C3 RHD wiper blades

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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.
Visibility

175
Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F 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.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
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Practical information

279
oil change ................................................... 13 9oi
l consumption .......................................... 13 9
oil

filter
...............
......................................... 142
oi

l level .................................................. 24, 139
op

ening the bonnet
.................................... 13

5
op

ening the boot
..............................
......53, 65
op

ening the doors
...............................
...53, 62
op

ening the fuel filler flap
.............................66op

eration indicator lamps

......................12, 16
O
P
Paint colour code ........................................ 19 4
Parcel shelf, rear ........................................... 85
P
arking brake

...................................... 113 , 14 3
Parking sensors, rear ..................................131
Particle emission filter


........................141, 142
Passenger compartment filter


....................142
Player, C
d

MP3 ........................................... 257
Port, US
b


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

2, 237, 258, 260
Preheater,
d
i
esel

.......................................... 13
Priming the fuel system
..............................13 6
Protecting children


........86 - 88, 93 -96, 98, 109
Puncture


...................................................... 14 4 Screen, colour 16/9
.......................................
37
Screen, colour and mapping ...............201, 240
Screen menu map

......................
240, 264, 266
Screen, monochrome

................
254, 264, 266
Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)
...................
3
0, 33, 37
Screenwash

..................................................
75
Screenwash fluid level ................................
141
Screen-wash reservoir

...............................
141
Seat adjustment
...............................
.............
48
Seat belts
...................................... 9
2, 107, 108
Seat, rear bench

...........................................
50
Seats, rear

.....................................................
50
Serial number, vehicle
................................ 19
4
Service indicator ...........................................
22
Service warning light ....................................17
S
ervicing
...............................
..........................8
Setting the clock
.........................25, 30, 33, 37
Short-cut menus


.........................................202
Sidelamps


.....................................69, 159, 161
Side repeater
..............................

................159
Snow chains

................................................15

6
Spare wheel

...............................
.................149
Speakers (fitting)


.........................................180
Speed limiter


...............................................127
Speedometer


..........................................1 0 , 11
Starting the vehicle


.......................55, 114, 118
Steering mounted controls, audio


..............253
Stopping the vehicle


.....................55, 114, 118
Stop Start


..........29, 46, 66, 123, 135, 142, 171
Storage


....................................................79, 81
Storage box
................................................... 85
St

orage drawer

.............................................83
Stowing rings


................................................84
Rear foglamp
............................................... 161
Rear screen (demisting)

................................
46
Recharging the battery
............................... 17
1
Reduction of electrical load

........................
174
Regeneration of the particle emissions filter

1 4 2
Reinitialising the electric windows ................
60
Reinitialising the remote control
................... 56
R
emote control
........................................
5
3, 57
Removing a wheel ......................................
152
Removing the mat

.........................................
83
Replacing bulbs

..........................
157, 161, 162
Replacing fuses
..............................
............
16 4
Replacing the air filter

.................................
142
Replacing the oil filter
................................. 14
2
Replacing the passenger compartment filter ....................................142
Replacing wiper blades .........................76, 175
Resetting the service indicator


.....................23
Resetting the trip recorder


............................25
Rev counter


.............................................1 0 , 11
Reversing camera


.......................................13 3
Reversing lamp
........................................... 16

1
Risk areas (update)
.....................................208
Routine checks


...................................142, 143
Running out of fuel (
di

esel)
........................13

6
S
Safety for children ............................9 3, 96, 98
Scented air freshener ................................... 47
R
Radio .......................................... 229, 230, 255
Radio pre-equipment .................................. 18
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