2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS wiper blades

46
Ease of use and comfort
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air helps avoid and
eliminate misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air allows the
passenger compartment to be isolated from
polluted air in areas of heavy traffic and inside
tunnels.
When required, this function also allows
faster heating or cooling of the air in the
passenger compartment.
►

Press button
6 to recirculate the interior air or
allow the intake of exterior air.
Avoid the prolonged recirculation of interior air in order to ensure a good
supply of fresh air and reduce the risk of
misting (especially when several passengers
are on board or when the air is cold/damp,
etc.).
Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panels indicate the control positions for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and
side windows. During the winter period, direct the side air
vents towards the side windows to optimise their
demisting and defrosting.
With control panel on the
centre console
On/Off
► To switch the system on, set the temperature
and air flow controls to the corresponding
marked position.
►

T
o switch the system off, set the air flow
control to position

0
.
► Press this button to direct air towards
the "Windscreen" position. Its indicator
lamp comes on.
►

Check that interior air recirculation is
deactivated: its indicator lamp must be off.
With touch screen
On/Off
► To switch the system on, press this
button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
►

Press this button again to switch it off.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting
- defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Heated windscreen

In cold weather, this system heats the whole of
the windscreen, as well as the area alongside
the windscreen pillars.
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 to prevent
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off



► 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




Switching on/ off
► To switch the system on, press this button
to defrost the rear screen and, depending on

60
Lighting and visibility
The height of the front screenwash jets can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
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.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wiping
Screenwash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
or
–
from a certain angle of rotation of the steering
wheel.
It becomes inactive:
–

below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


above approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
–

when reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the " LIGHTING " menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "DIR
HEADLAMPS" (directional headlamps).
With audio system
► In the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/deactivate
"Directional headlamps".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Lighting " and activate/deactivate " Directional
headlamps".
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and 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 AUTO wiping



With AUTO wiping

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)
Switching off
Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Automatic wiping
Refer to the corresponding section.
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.

61
Lighting and visibility
4The height of the front screenwash jets can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
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.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wiping
Screenwash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the "COMFORT" menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "REAR WIPE
REV". (automatic wiping in reverse).
With audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu, activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in
reverse gear ".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Comfort" and activate/deactivate " Rear wiper
in reverse ".
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 as far as it will go and hold it in
position.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when screen
washing 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 immediately
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.

62
Lighting and visibility
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2).
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
disappears from the display or goes off in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, 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.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
►

Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
►

Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
►


Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►


Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
►


Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the
rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
►

Clean the rear screen using screenwash
fluid.
►


Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
►


Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►


Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the
rainfall.
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A
wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
appears on the display or on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a message.

216
Alphabetical index
T
Tank, fuel 121–122
Technical data
154, 156
Telephone

165–168, 179–180, 201–203
Telephone, Bluetooth with voice
recognition

168
Temperature, coolant

14
Time (setting)

18–19, 23, 181, 205
TMC (Traffic info)

192
Tool box

53
Tools

137–138
Topping-up AdBlue®

134
Top Rear Vision

113
Top Tether (fixing)

78, 80, 82
Total distance recorder

17
Touch screen

19–20, 61
Touch screen tablet

19–20
Towball, quickly detachable

123–126
Towbar

126
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

123–126
Towed loads

153–154, 156
Towing another vehicle

150, 152
Traction control (ASR)

67–68
Traffic information (TA)

161
Traffic information (TMC)

192
Trailer

126
Trajectory control systems

67
Trip computer

20–22
Trip distance recorder

17
Tyres

133, 158
Tyre under-inflation detection

95, 141
U
Under-inflation (detection) 95
Unlocking
24, 26
Unlocking from the inside

30
Unlocking the doors

30–31
Updating the date

182, 204
Updating the time

181, 205
USB

163, 176, 178, 195, 199
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 209
Ventilation
42–44
Video

200
Voice commands

187–190
W
Warning and indicator lamps 9
Warning lamp, driver''s seat belt
not fastened

72
Warning lamps

9
Warning lamp, seat belts

72
Warnings and indicators

9–10
Washing

98
Washing (advice)

135–136
Weights

153–154, 156
Wheel, spare

133, 137–138, 141, 144
Window controls

34–35
Windscreen, heated

46–47
Windscreen wipers

60, 62
Wiper blades (changing) 61–62
Wiper, rear
61
Wipers

60, 62–63
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

62–63