Citroen C3: Wiper control stalk / 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Spare wheel.
Accessing the tools
List of tools
Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special
‘security’ bolts...
Voice commands
Tune to channel <…>
Help messages
You can pick a radio station by saying "tune to"
and the station name or frequency. For example
"tune to channel Talksport" or "tune to 98.5 FM".
To listen to a preset radio station, say "tune to
preset number"...