Citroen C3: Lighting and visibility / Automatic windscreen wipers

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. If rain is detected, the wiping adapts to the intensity of the rainfall automatically.

Detection of rainfall is by means of a rain/sunshine sensor 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.

This indicator lamp appears in the instrument panel display, accompanied by a message.

Switching off

• Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).

This indicator lamp disappears from the instrument panel display, 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 them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.