CITROËN C3 Handbook page 118

Lighting and visibility
Special position of the windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F Any action on the wiper stalk within
one minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F To park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- 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.