Citroen C3: Ease of use and comfort / Rear screen demist - defrost

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Ease of use and comfort / Rear screen demist - defrost

On/Off

To switch the system on, press this button to defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door mirrors. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
To stop the defrosting operation before it automatically turns off, press this button again. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

Switch off the defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as it is no longer needed, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.

Rear screen demisting - defrosting can only be operated when the engine is running.

Front demist - defrost

These markings on the control panels indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows. During the winter period, direct the side air vents towards the side windows to optimise their demisting and defrosting...

Courtesy lamp

Front courtesy lamp Front map reading lamps Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually: when the vehicle is unlocked...

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