2017 CITROEN C3 PICASSO wiper blades

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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
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
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"

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 vertically.
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 by
moving 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 a
qualified 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 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, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
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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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.
Practical information

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Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 19, 109 -112, 154
Unlocking
..............................

........................59
Unlocking from the inside

.............................65
U

pdating risk areas
..................................... 2

12
UREA


.................................................. 163, 16 4
USB


............................................. 240, 261, 262
U
Warning and indicator lamps ...................11 - 2 1
Warning lamps ......................................... 15 -21
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system

............................................ 21
W

ashing (advice) ................................. 143, 14 4
Weights


............................................... 19 6, 198
Wheel, spare


............................................... 155
Window controls
........................................... 62
Wiper blades (changing)
....................... 81,

188
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 80
Wipers


..................................................... 79, 81
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


.............79, 81
W
Table of weights .................................. 19 6, 198
Table position ................................................ 54
Tables, aircraft


.............................................. 88
Tables of engines


................................ 195, 197
Tables of fuses
............................................ 178
Tank, AdBlue
®
additive
............................................. 163, 167
Ta n k , f u e l


................................................. 69, 71
Technical data


..................................... 195, 197
Telephone


........................................... 224, 265
Three flashes (direction indicators)


................................. 108
Ticket holder
................................................. 87
T

MC (Traffic info)
........................................ 2

21
To o l s


............................................................ 155
Topping-up the AdBlue
®
additive
..................................................... 167
Total distance recorder


...................................................... 26
To w b a r


......................................................... 191
Towed loads

........................................ 19 6, 198
Towing another vehicle


....................................................... 19 0
Traction control (ASR)


................................ 114
Traffic information (TA)


.............. 222, 235 , 260
Traffic information (TMC)
.................... 2

21, 222
Tr a i l e r


.......................................................... 191
Trajectory control systems

..................................................... 11

4
Trip computer


.................................... 36, 40 - 42
Trip distance recorder


................................... 26
Tyre pressures


............................................ 200
Ty r e s


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


.............................. 19, 109 -112 , 15 4
T
V
Vanity mirror .................................................. 85
V ehicle configuration .................28, 30, 33, 38
Vehicle identification


................................... 200
Ventilation
..............................

...........43, 44 , 46
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