2020 CITROEN C4 PICASSO wiper blades

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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
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. 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.
Manual controls
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping Windscreen wipers
The front windscreen wiper system is
fitted with a
safety device that inhibits its
function when detecting an obstacle such
as ice or snow.
The directional lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the touch screen.
In the Driving menu, select the "
Vehicle
settings " tab, then " Driving lighting " and
" Directional headlamps ".
Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a

qualified
workshop.
The windscreen wipers are controlled directly
by the driver.Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Lighting and visibility

100
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a


fixed duration.
A few moments after releasing the screenwash
control, there is one last wipe of the screen to
wipe away any excess.
Washer jet adjustment
Headlamp washFront screenwash and
headlamp wash
Screenwash and washer jets
The headlamp washers operate while the
vehicle is moving and the dipped beams are
on. However, to reduce the consumption of
the screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers
only operate with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25
miles (40 km) during
a


given journey.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position allows you to
release the front windscreen wiper blades in
order to clean their rubber inserts or to replace
the blades. It can also be useful in winter to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. F

I
n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
When the system is no longer powered, at least
one minute after the ignition is switched off, it is
possible to move the arms manually.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, gently fold
the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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 wear.
The arms must only be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The front screenwash includes a

washer jet
height adjustment device.
If you wish to change the factory setting, turn
the screw of each washer jet anticlockwise,
towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,
towards the "-", to lower it.
Lighting and visibility

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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve 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.
Switching to this 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 the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
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.
For more information on the 12
V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
w iper blade
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Refitting
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
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 air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
F

W
ithin one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper control stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
or
F

M
ore than one minute after switching off the
ignition, straighten the arms manually.
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Practical information

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Roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
d amaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the fitting instructions and the
conditions of use in the user guide supplied
with the bars.
Version without longitudinal
bars Version with longitudinal
bars
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding
overloading on one side.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

S
ecure the load firmly and fit a warning flag
if it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds (the
stability of the vehicle may be affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
After refitting a front wiper
bla de
F Switch on the ignition.
F
O perate the wiper control stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
The replacement of wiper arms should be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. When fitting roof bars, use only the four fixing
points located on the roof frame. These points
are masked by the vehicle doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a
stud which should
be fitted to the opening in each fixing point. You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
Practical information

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Tables of engines .................................. 238, 240
Tables of fuses .............................. 226-228, 230
Tailgate
................

....................................... 47- 5 0
Ta n k , f u e l


................................................ 19 0 -191
Technical data
....................................... 23

8, 240
Telephone
..............................

........13 -16 , 25 -2 9
Temperature, coolant


................................14, 27
Three flashes (direction indicators)
................ 92
T

ime (setting)

...................................... 39, 17, 31
TMC (Traffic info)

............................................ 13
T

o o l s

....................................................... 211-216
Total distance recorder


.............................3 0 - 31
Touch screen .......................... 31-33, 35 -36, 1, 1
Towing device


....................................... 1 2 7, 1 9 2
Towed loads


.................................................. 237
Towing another vehicle


.........................234-235
Traction control (ASR)


.....................21, 103 -105
Traffic information (TMC)


................................13
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 1 2 7, 1 9 2
Triangle, warning ........................................... 208
Trip computer


............................................ 36-39
Trip distance recorder
............................... 3

0 - 31
Ty r e s


................................................. 6, 203, 244
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............................

.2 2, 142-143, 211T
V
W
U
Ventilation .............................................. 6 , 70 -71
Visibility ............... ............................................ 77
Vision 360
.............................................. 179 -181
Voice commands


......................................... 5 -10
Warning and indicator lamps
..................... 11

-12
Warning lamp, airbag
................................ 2

2-23
Warning lamp, braking system


.......................13
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater


.......22
Warning lamp, low fuel level
...........................23
Warning lamp, parking brake


..........................14
Warning lamp, Service ....................................17
Warning lamp, STOP
...................................... 13
We

ights
...............
.......................................... 237
Wheel, spare
.......................... 2

03, 211-216, 244
Window controls


............................................. 55
Wiper, rear ....................................................... 99
Wiper blades (changing)


...............10 0, 195 -19 6
Under-inflation (detection)


............................
142
Unlocking

..................................................
4 0 - 41
Unlocking, selective

........................................
42
Unlocking from the inside .........................
43-44
Unlocking the boot
...............................
...........
40
Unlocking the doors
.................................. 43
-44
Updating the date
................................ 3
9, 18, 31
Updating the time
...............................
.
39, 17, 31
USB

.......................................................
9, 23 -24
Storage


............................................................
80
Storage boxes


...........................................
83-84
Storing driving positions
................................. 59
S

un visor
...............................

....................
79-80
Sun visor flap
............................................ 79

-80
Synchronising the remote control

.............
46 - 47 Wipers

.................................................
25, 98 -99
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

...............
98-99
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