USB CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR FEATURES
Ambiance lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibilty inside the ve-
hicle in low lighting conditions. It com-
prises 4 lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support, in the footwells
and in the lower dashboard storage
compartment.


 75
Gear change indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.


 100
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.


 49
Automatic air conditioning
After setting the desired level of com-
fort, the system then automatically con-
trols this level according to the exterior
climatic conditions.


 47
Audio and communication
systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free kit,
MyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxilliary
inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.

MyWay


 153

Audio system


 179

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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Steering wheel adjustment control.

2. Headlamp height adjustment.

3. Cruise control/speed limiter switch.

4. Lighting and direction indicators
control.

5. Microphone.

6. Central locking button.

7. Multifunction screen.

8. Hazard warning lamps switch.

9. Central adjustable air vents.

10. Sunshine sensor
HiFi audio system central speaker.

11. Passenger airbag.

12. Glove box/Passenger airbag
deactivation/Fusebox.

13. Bonnet release control.

14. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/Jack socket.

15. Upper and lower storage.

16. MyWay or Audio system.

17. Heating/air conditioning controls.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN C
Displays on the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if there is a risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port, jack socket etc.),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments and controls" section).
Warning messages (E.g. "Emisions
control system faulty") or information
messages (E.g.: Automatic headlamps
active") may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button. Controls
From your Audio system control panel,
you can:

 press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu ,

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,

 press the "MODE" button to change
the permanent application (trip
computer, audio source...),

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to
change a setting value,

 press the "OK" button to confi rm,
or

 press the "ESC" button to abandon
the operation in progress. General menu

 Press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu :
- audio functions,
- the trip computer,
- personalisation-confi guration,
- telephone (hands-free kit).

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons to se-
lect the menu required, then confi rm
by pressing the "OK" button.
"Audio functions" menu
With the Audio system switched on,
once this menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions
linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG,
RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffl e,
CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB
port/jack socket).
For further details on the "Audio func-
tions" application, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.

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FITTINGS
INTERIOR
FITTINGS

1. Sun visor

2. Glove box
(see details on following page)

3. Storage compartments

4. Door tray

5. Upper storage compartment

6. Lower storage compartment with
non-slip mat

7. USB port
/Jack
(see details on the following page)
or
Coin holder

8. 12 V accessories socket
(see details on following page)

9. Centre armrest with storage
(see details on following page)
or
Cup/bottle holder

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
Version without Zenith windscreen
GLOVE BOX

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It houses the front passenger airbag de-
activation switch A .
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see the "Practical information - §
Changing a fuse" section).
CENTRE ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.
Storage

 For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which
can be connected to the USB port/Jack
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS
USB READER
This connection box, consisting of a
JACK socket and a USB port, is located
on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3, ogg,
wma, wav...) which are transmitted to
your audio equipment and played via the
vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering wheel controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable
equipment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the use of
this equipment, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.
12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 Watts), remove the cover
and connect a suitable adaptor.
JACK SOCKET
This connection box, consisting of a
JACK socket is located on the centre
console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod ®
type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav, ...) which are transmit-
ted to your audio equipment and played
via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering wheel controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable
equipment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the use
of this equipment, refer to MyWay
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
Version without Zenith windscreen
GLOVE BOX

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It houses the front passenger airbag de-
activation switch A .
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see the "Practical information - §
Changing a fuse" section).
CENTRE ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.
Storage

 For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which
can be connected to the USB port/Jack
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS
USB READER
This connection box, consisting of a
JACK socket and a USB port, is located
on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3, ogg,
wma, wav...) which are transmitted to
your audio equipment and played via the
vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering wheel controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable
equipment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the use of
this equipment, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.
12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 Watts), remove the cover
and connect a suitable adaptor.
JACK SOCKET
This connection box, consisting of a
JACK socket is located on the centre
console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod ®
type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav, ...) which are transmit-
ted to your audio equipment and played
via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering wheel controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable
equipment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the use
of this equipment, refer to MyWay
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.

"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle tracking
system, breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, warn-
ing triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
dog guard, snow chains, non-skid cov-
ers, foglamps kit, parking assistance,
transluscent bumper protection strips...
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, mudfl aps,
sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, fragrance cartridges, set of
roof fi nishers, transverse roof bars, bi-
cycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses, front centre
armrest, child seats and booster cush-
ions, moveable mirror...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio equip-
ment, portable satellite navigation sys-
tem, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connec-
ting a portable MP3 player, USB Box,
speakers...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before instaliing on your vehicle
any after-market radio commu-
nication transmitter with external
aerial, we recommend that you
contact a CITROËN dealer.
The CITROËN dealer network
will give you the specifi cation
for transmitters which can be
fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c
installation requirements), in
line with the Vehicle Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
A wide range of accessories and gen-
uine parts is offered by the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
This product range is structured around
5 categories: