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:
The services available
depend on the
network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the telephone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function
must be activated
and the telephone configured as "Visible
to all” (in the telphone settings)...
Adjusting the brightness
Press "Settings".
Select "Display".
Press the buttons to adjust the
brightness of the screen and/or of
the instrument panel (depending on version).
Modifying system settings
Press "Settings".
Press "System".
Press "Privacy" to access
the privacy
settings...