2014 Citroen C4 CACTUS wiper

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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Model with AUTO wiping Model with manual wipingWindscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release) or single wipe (pull
the stalk briefly towards you).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen,
before operating the wipers. In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
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Rear wiper
Park.If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper selection ring:
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can be set in the touch screen tablet.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
Your vehicle is fitted with an innovative
windscreen wash system.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed all
along the length of the wiper blade, so
avoiding impairment of the driver's view
or that of the passengers.
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ect the "
Driving assistance "
menu.
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n the secondary page, press
" Vehicle settings ".
This function is activated by default.
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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.
Switching onSwitching offThe automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one


minute.
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the
control stalk in another position (Int,
1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the
"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
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 rain sensitive
wipers 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 rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

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ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F

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o park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
F19 15Seat belt unfastened warning.
F20 5Airbags.
F21 5Instrument panel.
F22 30Locks.
F23 5Courtesy lamp. map reading lamp.
F26 15Horn.
F27 15Front and rear screenwash.
F28 5Ignition switch.
F30 15Rear wiper
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
F19 10Left hand main beam headlamp.
F20 30Engine management.
F21 30Starter motor.
F22 40Electronic gearbox.
F23 40ABS, ESC.
F24 20ABS, ESC.
F25 30Passenger compartment fusebox.
F26 15Electronic gearbox.
F27 25Built-in Systems Interface (BSI).
F28 30Diesel emissions control system (AdBlue).
F29 40Windscreen wipers.
F30 80Preheater control unit.
F31 100Additional heater (Diesel).
F32 80Electric power steering.
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Load reduction mode
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.System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about
forty minutes.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it will be maintained for around 10 minutes
with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).
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Changing a wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F P ull on the screenwash delivery pipe to
disconnect it from the jet (located on the
wiper blade).
F

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nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

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onnect the screenwash delivery pipe to
the jet on the wiper blade.
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old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
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