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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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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F
P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F
U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F
P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F
C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
Practical information
