ESP CITROEN C3 2009 User Guide
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COMFORT
REAR SEATS
B e n c h s e a t w i t h fi x e d o n e - p i e c e c u s h -
ion and split backrest (left hand 2/3,
right hand 1/3) which can be folded in-
dividually to adapt the load space in the
boot.
Rear head restraints
These have a high position (comfort)
and a low position (rear visibility). Folding the backrest
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
Check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat back.
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
Repositioning the seat backrest
When repositioning the rear seat backrest:
Straighten the seat back 2 and se-
cure it.
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1 , is no longer vi-
sisble.
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
release the backrest using control 1 ,
tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards,
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,
then, press the lug A .
When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.
Pull control 1 forwards to release
the seat back 2 .
Fold the seat back 2 on to the cushion.
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COMFORT
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
glass permitting the lateral rearward vi-
sion necessary for overtaking or park-
ing. They can also be folded for parking
i n c o n fi n e d s p a c e s .
Move control A to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.
Return control A to the central position.
Adjustment Folding
From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
Unfolding
From outside: unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control
A , they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
The objects observed are, in re-
ality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - defrosting
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a t e d m i r -
rors, the demisting-defrosting is effect-
ed with the engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (refer to the
" D e m i s t i n g - d e f r o s t i n g t h e r e a r s c r e e n "
section).
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ACCESS
Deactivating the rear window and
door switches
For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the
rear windows irrespective of their
position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls are
disarmed.
With the lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
This control also deactivates the
interior rear door controls (see
"Child safety - § Electronic child
safety"). Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you have
to reinitialise the operation of the elec-
tric windows:
release the switch and pull it again
until the window closes completely,
hold the switch for approximately
one second after closing,
press the switch to lower the window
automatically.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehi-
cle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during
operation of the windows, re-
verse the movement of the win-
dow. To do this, press the switch
concerned.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window
switches, they should ensure
that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver should ensure that
passengers use the electric
windows correctly.
Be aware of children when oper-
ating the windows.
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VISIBILITY
LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lamps providing
the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the driver's
visibility progressively according to cli-
matic conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
O t h e r l a m p s a r e i n s t a l l e d t o f u l fi l t h e
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
- a rear foglamp,
- front foglamps.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available according to
the following options:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- automatic lighting. Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting lamps off,
automatic switching on
of the lamps,
sidelamps only,
dipped headlamps or
main beam headlamps.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps by
pulling: dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam head-
l a m p s t e m p o r a r i l y ( " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " ) b y
maintaining a pull on the stalk.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indicator
l a m p o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l c o n fi r m s
the selective switching on of the lighting
selected.
Depending on the version, the instrument
panel may have permanent back-lighting.
In this case, illumination of the instrument
panel is not linked to the exterior lighting.
Manual controls
The lighting commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the
ring
A and the stalk B .
A. Main lighting mode selection ring,
with:
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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
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e fi r s t p r e s s o f
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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SAFETY
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
T r a c t i o n C o n t r o l ) o p t i m i s e s t r a c t i o n t o
p r e v e n t s k i d d i n g o f t h e w h e e l s , b y a c t -
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
T h e e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i t y p r o g r a m m e a c t s
on the brake of one or more wheels and
o n t h e e n g i n e t o k e e p t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e
trajectory required by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
T h e y c o m e i n t o o p e r a t i o n i n t h e e v e n t
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p o n t h e i n s t r u -
m e n t p a n e l . Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a v e -
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
f r e e l y a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
Press the "ESP OFF" button, located
on the left below the steering wheel.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n i n
t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l a n d t h e i n -
d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n c o m e s
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
b a c k o n o r f r o m 3 0 m p h ( 5 0 k m / h ) .
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n ,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g -
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l d r i v i n g ,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive
a t h i g h s p e e d .
The correct functioning of these
s y s t e m s d e p e n d s o n o b s e r v a t i o n
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels
(tyres and rims), the braking
c o m p o n e n t s , t h e e l e c t r o n i c
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e C I T R O Ë N
a s s e m b l y a n d o p e r a t i o n p r o c e -
dures.
A f t e r a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e s y s -
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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DRIVING
GEAR CHANGE INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
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.
I n f a c t , t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e r o a d ,
t h e a m o u n t o f t r a f fi c a n d s a f e t y r e m a i n
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-
f o r m a n c e o f t h e e n g i n e ( fi r m p r e s -
sure on the accelerator pedal, for
e x a m p l e , w h e n o v e r t a k i n g . . . ) , t h e
system will not recommend a gear
change.
The system never suggests:
- e n g a g i n g fi r s t g e a r ,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
E x a m p l e :
- 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
F o u r - s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x w h i c h
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
g e a r b o x ,
- 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. D r i v e ( A u t o m a t i c d r i v i n g )
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.:
s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e ) .
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DRIVING
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehicle from
e x c e e d i n g t h e s p e e d p r o g r a m m e d b y
the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is
reached, pressing the accelerator pedal
in the normal manner no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched on man-
ually: it requires a programmed speed
o f a t l e a s t 2 0 m p h ( 3 0 k m / h ) .
The speed limiter is switched off by
manual operation of the control.
T h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d c a n b e e x c e e d -
ed temporarily by pressing the accelera-
t o r fi r m l y .
To return to the programmed speed,
simply slow down to a speed below the
programmed speed.
The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver. Steering wheel controls
The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk
A .
1. Speed limiter mode selection thumb
wheel
2. Value decrease button
3. Value increase button
4. S p e e d l i m i t e r o n / o f f b u t t o n Displays on the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together on the instrument panel display.
5. S p e e d l i m i t e r o n / o f f i n d i c a t i o n
6. Speed limiter mode selection indica-
tion
7. Programmed speed value
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DRIVING
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver.
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires a minimum vehicle
s p e e d o f 2 5 m p h ( 4 0 k m / h ) , a s w e l l a s
the engagement of:
- f o u r t h g e a r o n a m a n u a l g e a r b o x ,
- s e c o n d g e a r o n a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x , in sequential mode,
- position D o n a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x .
The cruise control is switched off manu-
ally or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal or on triggering of the ESP sys-
tem for safety reasons.
I t i s p o s s i b l e t o e x c e e d t h e p r o g r a m m e d
speed temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk
A .
1. Cruise control mode selection thumb
whel
2. Value decrease button
3. Value increase button
4. C r u i s e c o n t r o l o f f / r e s u m e b u t t o n
Steering wheel controls Displays on the instrument
panel
The programmed information is grouped together on the instrument panel display.
5. C r u i s e c o n t r o l o f f / r e s u m e i n d i c a t i o n
6. Cruise control mode selection indi-
cation
7. Programmed speed value