light CITROEN C3 2007 Owner's Guide

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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) have grilles for orienting the fl ow of air (up-down, right-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.
Pollen fi lter – Odour fi lter
Your installation has a fi lter for keeping out dust.
This fi lter has to be changed according to the vehicle 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 air fl ow on maximum.
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.Note: You should not be in air recirculation.

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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 from outside and increases the effi ciency and 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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To increase it.
To decrease it.
The level of air fl ow is indicated on the display by the progressive fi lling of the fan blades (seven possible adjustment positions).
Note: If you place the air blower on position 0, the sys-tem is deactivated (the display disappears).
Note: In AUTO position the air fl ow displayed is that chosen by the system.
7. Air fl ow
Heater blower control. Press button:
8. Demisting - Defrosting
While it is operating, the warning lamp lights and the symbol appears on the display.
This control is for rapid deicing or demist-ing of the windscreen and side windows. It automati-cally triggers the air conditioning, optimising air fl ow and air distribution for the continued comfort of the vehicle occupants.
To stop it, press again either on the button 8 or on the button “AUTO”.
9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
Press AUTO to return the system to its automatic function.

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F R O N T S E A T S
Manual adjustments
Head restraint
To fi t it, slide it in.
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.
It is possible to recline the backrest to an angle of 45° by tilting 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.

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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a “r ear-facing” child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “OFF” position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “ON” position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.

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I N T E R I O R L I G H T I N G
1. Interior lamps
Move the control 1 to the 3 following positions.
Automatic lighting of the interior lampsOn entering the vehicle:
They come on as soon as the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened.They go out 30 seconds after the doors are closed or when ignition is switched on.
On vacating the vehicle:They come on as soon as the ignition key is removed (timed for 30 seconds), or when a door is opened.
They go out 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed or immediately after the vehicle has been locked.
2. Spotlamps
A press on one of the buttons 2 switches the corresponding spotlamp on or off.
These do not work if the ignition is off or in economy mode.

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Cigar-lighter
These only work when the ignition is switched on.
Push in and wait a few moments. The cigar lighter will release auto-matically.
Ashtray
A movable ashtray can occupy the cupholder locations on the central console.
Aircraft- style tray
Located on the rear of the front seat backrests.Note: Do not place any hard or heavy item on the shelf. It could become a dangerous projectile in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

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Detach the protection cover to access the priming pump.
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D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T
Priming the fuel system
In the event of running out of fuel:After fi lling (5 litres minimum), operate the manual priming pump until some resistance is felt.
Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start at the fi rst attempt, wait 15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after sev-eral attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, acceler-ate slightly to complete the bleed-ing of the circuit.

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet).B. Assisting battery.C. Earth point on broken down vehicle.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact wit h each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the dia-ordergram. Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly .
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face a nd especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
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HEADLAMP UNIT1: Dipped beam2: Main beam3: Sidelamp4: Direction indicatorNote: A light misting may appear on the headlamp surface in certain conditions of use.
Dipped beam
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the retaining spring.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H7
Main beam
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Press and disengage the bars 1and 2.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H1
Front foglamps
Bulb: H1