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EnglishLighting and visibility -> Changing a wiper blade for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
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
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handle them with care,
clean them regularly using soapy
water,
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avoid using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
replace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper blade
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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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Lighting and visibility
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).
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