engine Citroen C3 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide

4
ACCESS
Emergency control
System which locks or unlocks the
doors mechanically in the event of a
malfunction of the battery or of the cen-
tral locking.
Locking the driver's door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.
Unlocking the driver's door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Insert the key in the lock, located on
the edge of the door, then turn it one
eighth of a turn .
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Pull the interior door opening control.
BOOT
Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing

 Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen for a few
seconds. Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear benchseat to
gain access to the lock from inside
the boot.


Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

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ACCESS
Emergency control
System which locks or unlocks the
doors mechanically in the event of a
malfunction of the battery or of the cen-
tral locking.
Locking the driver's door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.
Unlocking the driver's door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Insert the key in the lock, located on
the edge of the door, then turn it one
eighth of a turn .
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Pull the interior door opening control.
BOOT
Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing

 Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen for a few
seconds. Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear benchseat to
gain access to the lock from inside
the boot.


Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

4
ACCESS The key cannot be removed from
the lock until the cap is refi tted.
Opening the fi ller cap may create
a noise a caused by an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely nor-
mal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
FUEL TANK

Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 45 litres (Diesel).
Low fuel level When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instru-
ment panel. When it fi rst comes
on there remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Practical information" section.
Filling
A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres,
in order to be taken into account by the fuel
gauge. To fi ll the tank in complete safety:

 it is imperative that the engine is
switched off,

 open the fuel fi ller fl ap,

 insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,

 remove the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of the
fl ap,

 fi ll the tank, but do not continue af-
ter the 3 rd
cut-off of the pump ; this
could cause malfunctions.
When you have fi lled the tank:

 put the cap back in place,

 turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,

 close the fl ap.

5
VISIBILITY

A. Central courtesy lamp

1. Rear side reading lamps

2. Rear courtesy lamp Central or rear courtesy lamps
Version without Zenith windscreen
Front side reading lamps

 With the ignition on, the fi rst press of
the corresponding switch switches
on the reading lamp concerned in
permanent lighting mode.
 Following a second press, it comes on:
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from
the ignition,
- when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking
button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, dif-
ferent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, un- limited.
Version with Zenith windscreen In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate your
vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" position.
COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

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VISIBILITY
AMBIENCE LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwell and
the central dashboard stoarge compart-
ment comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on. Switching off
The ambience lighting switches off au-
tomatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using
the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button.

 With the lighting on, press several
times on the left hand button of the
instrument panel to progressively
reduce the dashboard lighting level.

 Press again to reduce the lighting
level to the minimum and switch off
the ambience lighting. This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LIGHTING
Different lighting times are avail-
able:
- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
On certain versions, three lamps locat-
ed in the support between the roof and
the automatic day/night interior mirror
come on as well.

8
SAFETY
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem. This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel. Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button, located
on the left below the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the in-
dicator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive
at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels
(tyres and rims), the braking
components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN
assembly and operation proce-
dures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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DRIVING
PARKING BRAKE
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary. When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pave-
ment, pull the parking brake on
and engage a gear.
Applying

 Pull the parking brake to immobilise
your vehicle. Releasing

 Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton A to release the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driv-
en, if this warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunction
screen, this indicates that the parking
brake is still on or has not been properly
released.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob and
push the gear lever to the left then
forwards.
As a safety precaution and to faci-
litate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal. Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.

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DRIVING
GEAR CHANGE INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driv-
ing economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear engagement recommenda-
tions must not be considered compulsory.
In fact, the confi guration of the road,
the amount of traffi c and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the
best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the per-
formance of the engine (fi rm pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal, for
example, when overtaking...), the
system will not recommend a gear
change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging fi rst gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
Example:
- You are in third gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
* According to engine. The information appears in the form of an
arrow on the instrument panel display.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
this arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.

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DRIVING
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Four-speed automatic gearbox which
offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Therefore, four driving modes are offered:
- automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
gearbox,
- sport programme for a more dy-
namic style of driving,
- snow programme to improve driving
when traction is poor,
- manual operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver.

1. Gear lever.

2. Button "S" (sport) .

3. Button "

" (snow).
Gear selection gate

P. Park.
-
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle sta- tionary, engine at idle.

N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on.
- Starting the engine.

D. Automatic operation.

M. +/- Manual operation with sequential
changing of the four gears.

 Push forwards to change up through
the gears.
or

 Pull backwards to change down
through the gears.
Gear lever
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed on the instrument
panel.

P. Park

R. Reverse

N. Neutral

D. Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport programme


. Snow programme

1, 2, 3, 4
. Gear engaged during manual
operation

-. Invalid value during manual operation.
Displays on the instrument panel
Foot on brake

 Press the brake pedal when
this indicator lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel (e.g.:
starting the engine).

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DRIVING
Moving off

 Apply the parking brake.

 Select position P or N .

 Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an au-
dible signal is heard, accompanied by a
message on the multifunction screen.

 With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.

 Release the parking brake.

 Select position R , D or M .

 Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately. Automatic operation

 Select position D for automatic
changing of the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-
adaptive mode, without any intervention
on the part of the driver. It continuously
selects the most suitable gear accor-
ding to the style of driving, the profi le of
the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the lever, press the accelera-
tor pedal down fully (kick down). The
gearbox changes down automatically
or maintains the gear selected until the
maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effi cient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply,
the gearbox will not change to a higher
gear for safety reasons. Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supple-
ment the automatic operation in very
specifi c conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"

 Press button "S" , after starting the
engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.
Snow programme "  "

 Press button "  ", after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slip-
pery roads.
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
Return to automatic operation

 At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.
If position
N is engaged inad-
vertently while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle then en-
gage position D to accelerate.
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R
unless the vehicle is completely
stationary.
When the engine is running at
idle, with the brakes released,
if position
R , D or M is selected,
the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle with-
out supervision.
When carrying out maintenance
with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and select
position P .
S appears on the instrument
panel.

 appears on the instrument
panel.