2017 Citroen C3 RHD wiper blades

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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With AUTO wiping 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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Lighting and visibility

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Special position of the windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-

r
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
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F

A

ny action on the wiper stalk within
one

minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F

T

o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen,


or
F

F
rom one minute after switching off the
ignition, reposition the arms manually.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Replacement of the arms must be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Practical information

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Ventilation .......................................9, 79, 80, 82
Warning and indicator lamps
........ 1
3, 14, 17, 18
Warning lamp, braking system

.......................20
W

arning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater
.......15
W

arning lamp, driver's seat belt not
fastened
...............

....................................... 123
Warning lamp, low fuel level

...........................25
W

arning lamps
................................................ 18
W

arning lamp, seat belts
..............................12

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Warning lamp, Service.................................... 19
Warning lamp, Stop

........................................ 18
We

ights
...............
.................................. 24 9 - 2 51
Wheel, spare
.................................2

21, 222, 253
Window controls

............................................. 71
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iper blades (changing)
....................... 1
12, 199
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 11 0
Wipers
................................................... 1

0 9 , 111
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

...........1

0 9 , 111
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