2017 Citroen C3 RHD wipers

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Instrument panel 11
Indicator and warning lamps
1
3
Indicators

2
8
Distance recorders

3
6
Configuration of the equipment on vehicles without a screen

3
7
Monochrome screen C

3
8
Touch screen

4
1
Trip computer

4
7
Setting the date and time

5
1
InstrumentsOver view
Remote control 5
3
Keyless Entry and Starting
5
6
Back-up procedures

6
1
Doors
65
Boo

t
6
6
Central locking

6
7
Alarm
6

9
Electric windows

7
1
Access
Front seats 73
Rear seats
7
5
Steering wheel adjustment

7
8
Ventilation
7

9
Heating
8

1
Manual air conditioning
8

2
Automatic air conditioning

8
4
Front demist - defrost

8
8
Rear screen demist - defrost

8
9
Courtesy lamp

9
0
Panoramic sunroof

9
1
Boot lamp

9
1
Interior fittings

9
2
Boot fittings

9
6
Rear parcel shelf (enterprise version)

9
8
Ease of use and comfort
Mirrors 99
Lighting control
1
01
Direction indicators

1
04
Automatic illumination of headlamps

1
05
Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

1
06
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1
08
Wiper control stalk

1
09
Automatic rain sensitive wipers

1
11
Lighting and visibility
General safety recommendations 113
Hazard warning lamps
1
14
H o r n
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4
Emergency or assistance

1
15
Electronic stability control (ESC)

1
19
Seat belts

1
22
Airbags
1

25
Child seats

1
30
Deactivating the passenger front airbag

1
33
ISOFIX child seats

1
39
i-Size child seats

1
43
Child lock

1
46
Safety
Eco-driving
Contents

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Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the
windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
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Lighting and visibility

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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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Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
vehicle speed).
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 only
be set via the touch screen.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of
damage).
F

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n the Driving
menu, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab.
F

Sel

ect "
Comfort " then "Rear
wiper in reverse ".
This function is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
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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 the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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 on Switching off
The 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 symbol appears in the
instrument panel display 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 symbol disappears from the instrument
panel display and a message is displayed.
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Special position of the windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the
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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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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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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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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Driving

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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
m

inutes.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message 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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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
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.
For more information on the 12 V
battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
Practical information