CITROEN C5 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual page 97

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper operates if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deac-
tivated via the instrument panel
screen confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wip-
ers operate for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on .
V I S I B I L I T Y
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and loca-
ted in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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