engine Citroen C3 2007.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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Deactivation of the “Stop & Start” system:
You can if you wish deactivate the “Stop & Start” system, by pressing the “ECO OFF” button located on the left hand side on the central panel.
The warning lamp on the button then comes on, and your vehi cle functions like an ordinary vehicle.
You can reactivate the system with another press on the “ECO OFF” button: The warning lamp on the button goes out.Note: T h e “ S t o p & S t a r t ” s y s t e m r e a c t i v a t e s a u t o m a t i c a l l y e a c h t i m e y o u restart the vehicle.
Batteries
T o o p e r a t e c o r r e c t l y , t h e s y s t e m r e q u i r e s a s p e c i fi c b a t t e r y a n d a l s o a s m a l l a d d i t i o n a l b a t t e r y w h i c h i s s i t u a t e d u n d e r one of the front seats.
For a change of battery, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Remark:
I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e “ S t o p & S t a r t ” s y s t e m , t h e “ E C O ” w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s b r i e fl y , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n audible alert. The “ECO OFF” warning lamp lights up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the engine is in shutdown mode, it can restart at any moment.
Before taking any action under the bonnet, it is imperativ e to switch off the ignition.
Before leaving the vehicle, it is also essential to switch off the ignition.
S T O P & S T A R T
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B R A K E S
Parking brake
The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the brake pedal at the same time.
I n a l l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , a s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r .
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position.
Parking brake released
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f fi c i e n t o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u -tor is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fu lly released when you switch the ignition on.Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).
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This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automati-cally on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Operation
T h e E S P w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i f t h e E S P s y s t e m i s correcting the vehicle's trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spi n and thus regain traction.Press button A.The warning lamp associated with control A (ESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically w h e n y o u d r i v e a t a b o v e a p p r o x . 5 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 3 0 m p h ) .Manually with another press on button A.
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S P E E D L I M I T E R
This driving assistance function enables you to select a maximum speed that you wish not to exceed. This must be greater than 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control A for the speed limiter is situated below the lighting/signalling con-trol stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer infor-mation to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last speed memorised is displayed.
To adjust the maximum speed
When the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spee d by either short presses or long presses on:Button 4 to increase the memorised speed.Button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed in steps of 1 km/h a n d a c o n t i n u o u s p r e s s i n s t e p s o f 5 k m / h ( 3 m p h ) .
Activation of the maximum speed
As the desired maximum speed is displayed, press control 3 to activate the speed limitation.
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S P E E D L I M I T E R
Disengagement of the maximum speed
Press button 3 located on the end of control A.
This action causes the information “OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.
Temporary override of the maximum speed
At any time, it is possible to go above the memorised maximum speed by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down past the tight spot.
W h i l e t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d i s b e i n g e x c e e d e d , t h e d i s p l a y e d s p e e d fl a s h e s .
You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return below the maximum speed, to restore the function.
Remark: If during speed limitation the system cannot keep to the maxi mum speed (especially on a steep descent or i f y o u a c c e l e r a t e t o o h a r d ) , t h e s p e e d fl a s h e s . A d a p t y o u r s p e e d a s n e c e s s a r y .
The function will re-engage when your speed has returned below the desired maximum.
To cancel the functionBy moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
Or stop the engine.
The speed that you chose is memorised.
I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n , t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d w i l l fl a s h a n d t h e w a r n i n g l a m p “OFF” will come on permanently in the display. Contact a CITROËN dealer. I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n , t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d w i l l fl a s h a n d t h e w a r n i n g l a m p “ I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n , t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d w i l l fl a s h a n d t h e w a r n i n g l a m p “
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V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G -
M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
A i r fl o w t o t h e f a c e l e v e l v e n t s
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
A i r fl o w t o t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r f o o t w e l l s
(Air vents closed)
A i r fl o w t o t h e f o o t w e l l s a n d w i n d s c r e e n a n d s i d e windows
A i r fl o w t o t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d s i d e w i n d o w s
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by plac-ing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING
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V E N T I L A T I O N - A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bot-tom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air vents
The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) h a v e g r i l l e s f o r o r i e n t i n g t h e fl o w o f a i r ( u p - d o w n , r i g h t -left).
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear pas-sengers.
P o l l e n fi l t e r – O d o u r fi l t e r
Y o u r i n s t a l l a t i o n h a s a fi l t e r f o r k e e p i n g o u t d u s t .
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e maintenance schedule. See “Maintenance Guide”.
Air conditioning
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and mist-ing.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning system is evacuated through a hole provided for this purpose ; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See “Maintenance Guide”.
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel con-sumption.
Demisting - deicing of the wind-screen and front side windowsPlace the controls for temperature and a i r fl o w o n m a x i m u m .
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.Note: You should not be in air recirculation.
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A i r fl o w t o t h e f a c e l e v e l v e n t s
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
A i r fl o w t o t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r f o o t w e l l s
(Air vents closed)
A i r fl o w t o t h e f o o t w e l l s a n d w i n d s c r e e n a n d s i d e windows
A i r fl o w t o t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d s i d e w i n d o w s
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by plac-ing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position “0”.
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passen-ger compartment from disagree-able odours or smoke coming f r o m o u t s i d e a n d i n c r e a s e s t h e e f fi c i e n c y a n d rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A (warn-ing lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin tempera-ture, place control A or B in the air recircula-tion position and control 4 on maximum in the 4red zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold posi-tion.
Open the air vents.Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maxi-mum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the tempera-ture control 4 to adjust comfort.
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Manual adjustments
Head restraint
T o fi t i t , s l i d e i t i n .
To lower it, press on the tab.
Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.
It is also tilt-adjustable.
To remove it, bring it to the high position. Lift the tab with the aid of a coin and pull.
Backrest angle
Use the control to adjust the backrest angle.
I t i s p o s s i b l e t o r e c l i n e t h e b a c k r e s t t o a n a n g l e o f 4 5 ° b y t i l t i n g it until it locks. Press the control to unlock.
Heated seats
The front seats can be heated indi-vidually. Use the controls located at the side of the seats, and select one of the three heating levels:
0: Off.
1: Slight heat.
2: Medium heat.
3: Maximum heat.
The seat temperature adjusts auto-matically.Note: The heated seats only oper-ate when the engine is running.
Seat height and rake adjustment
Raise the control and place the seat in the desired positio n.
Reach
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.
Armrest
To place it in the vertical position: Lift it from its position of use until it locks.Note: To remove the armrest:Press the control located on its axis of rotation.
Pull the armrest to remove.