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Lighting and visibility

Changing a wiper blade

The screenwash jets are integrated in the

tips of each arm.

The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the

length of the wiper blade. This improves

visibility and reduces the consumption of

screenwash fluid.

In some cases, depending on the contents

or colour of the liquid and on the exterior

brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly

noticeable.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

Removing/reﬁtting at the front

handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

avoid using them to retain cardboard

on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of wear.

Before removing a front wiper blade

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do

not operate the windscreen washer if the

windscreen washer reservoir is empty.

Only operate the windscreen washer if

there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the

windscreen and hindering visibility. Always

use windscreen washer fluid suitable for

low temperatures during the winter period.

F Carry out these wiper blade replacement

operations from the driver's side.

F Starting with the wiper blade farthest from

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and

raise it as far as possible.

F Within one minute of switching off the

ignition, any operation of the wiper control

stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.

F Proceed with the desired operation or the

replacement of the wiper blades.

Take care not to hold the arms at the jet

locations.

Do not touch the wiper blade as you may

cause irreparable damage.

Do not release them while moving them –

risk of damaging the windscreen!

Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used for cleaning

or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also

be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the

wiper blades from the windscreen.

After reﬁtting a front wiper blade

F To return the wiper blades to their initial

position, switch on the ignition and operate

the wiper control stalk.

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This indicator lamp goes off in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

a message.

F Clean the windscreen using screenwash

Automatic windscreen

wipers

fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent

products.

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

adapting their speed to the intensity of the

rainfall without any action on the part of the

driver.

Detection of rainfall is by means of a sensor at

the top centre of the windscreen, behind the

rear view mirror.

The automatic windscreen wipers must be

reactivated by pushing the control stalk

downwards, if the ignition has been off for

more than one minute.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you

and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Repeat the procedure for the other wiper

blade.

F Starting with the wiper blade closest to

you, once again hold each arm by the rigid

section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to

the windscreen.

Switching on

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Removing/reﬁtting at the rear

F Give the control stalk a brief push

downwards.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has

been accepted.

F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it

as far as possible.

F Clean the rear window using screenwash

fluid.

Do not cover the rain sensor linked to the

sunshine sensor and located at the top

centre of the windscreen.

Switch off the automatic wipers when using

an automatic car wash.

In winter, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice before

activating the automatic windscreen wipers.

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, accompanied by

the display of a message.

F Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

F Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the

arm.

F Once again hold the arm by the rigid section

then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear

window.

Switching off

F Give the control stalk a further brief push

downwards or place the control stalk in

another position (Int, 1 or 2).

Lighting and visibility -> Changing a wiper blade for Your Citroen C5 SUV 2020

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