2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS wiper blades

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Ease of use and comfort
► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is activated when the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically when the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist
- defrost
On/Off
► Press this button to demist/defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors (confirmed by the illumination/extinction
of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as possible to reduce fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting - defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and, if necessary,
activates interior air recirculation.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Switching the system off
► Press this button.
Its indicator lamp comes on and all of the other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all of the functions of the
air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Front demist - defrost
Automatic visibility programme
The automatic visibility programme allows the
windscreen and side windows to be demisted or
defrosted as quickly as possible.

► Press this button to activate/deactivate the
function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
The system allows the manual modification of air
flow without causing automatic deactivation of
the automatic visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting
- defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the camera on the windscreen
before moving off.
Otherwise, this can affect the function of the
equipment associated with the camera.
Heated windscreen


In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the area alongside
the left-hand windscreen pillar.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off

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Lighting and visibility
Rear wiper

► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle settings menu in the screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen's Driving/ Vehicle
menu.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
– when reverse gear is engaged.
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen, and from around the
wiper arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Without automatic wipers



With automatic wipers

Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
vehicle’s speed)
Off
Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Automatic wiping
Refer to the corresponding section.
After switching off the ignition, a slight movement of the windscreen wipers to
store them under the bonnet may occur.
If the ignition has been switched off with
the windscreen wiper active, it is
necessary to operate the control stalk to
reactivate the wiping when the ignition is
switched on (unless the ignition is off for less
than 1
minute).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
A
final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
The windscreen wash jets are incorporated into the tip of each wiper
arm.
Screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length
of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and
reduces screenwash fluid consumption.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.

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Lighting and visibility
4Rear wiper

► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle settings menu in the screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen's

Driving/ V
ehicle
menu.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

► Operating the wiper control stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition will place
the wiper blades in a vertical position.
► Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/Refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►

Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreparable deformation.

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Alphabetical index
Triangle, warning 178
Trip computer
22–23
Trip distance recorder

20–21
Tyres

172, 206
Tyre under-inflation detection

115, 180
U
Under-inflation (detection) 11 5
Unlocking
27–29
Unlocking from the inside

32
Unlocking the boot

28, 30
Unlocking the doors

32
Unlocking the tailgate

28, 30
Updating the date

25, 218, 240
Updating the time

25, 217, 241
USB

212, 214, 231, 235
V
Ventilation 51, 54, 57–58
Video
236
Visibility

56
Vision, 180° forward

146
Voice commands

223–226
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 155, 161
Warning and indicator lamps
11
Warning lamp, driver''s seat belt
not fastened
84
Warning lamps

11, 21
Warning lamp, seat belts

84
Warnings and indicators

11–12
Washing

11 8
Washing (advice)

154, 175–176
Weights

202–203
Welcome lighting

29, 69
Wheel, spare

172, 179–180, 182
Windscreen, heated

56
Windscreen wipers

72
Wiper blades (changing)

73
Wiper, rear

73
Wipers

72, 74
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

74