wheel CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Audio equipment steering wheel
controls.

2. Steering lock and ignition.

3. Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer
controls.

4. Instrument panel.

5. Scented air freshener.

6. Driver’s airbag.
Horn.

7. Gear lever.

8. Parking brake.

9. Central armrest with storage.

10. Exterior mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear doors and electric windows deactivation control.

11. Storage compartment.

12. Electric child lock button or
Alarm button.
Electronic stability programme button (ESP/ASR).

13. Side adjustable air vent.

14. Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.

15. Speaker (tweeter).

16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.

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.

FAMILIARISATION
Other adjustments

4. Head restraint height adjustment.


 51 Steering wheel adjustment

1. Unlocking the steering wheel adjust-
ment.

2. Height and reach adjustment.

3.
Locking the steering wheel adjustment.


 54 For reasons of safety, these
operations must only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary.
SITTING COMFORTABLY

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COMFORT
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 When stationary , pull the control to
unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and depth.

 Push the control to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, it is im-
perative that these operations
are carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position. Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and pro-
gressively changes between the day
and night uses.
In order to prevent dazzle, the interior
mirror glass darkens automatically in
relation to the intensity of the light from
the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam of
following vehicles, sun...) decreases, so
guaranteeing optimum visibility.
In order to guarantee optimum
visibility during your manoeu-
vres, the mirror lightens auto-
matically when reverse gear is
engaged.
As a safety precaution, the mir-
rors must be adjusted to reduce
the "blind spot".
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.

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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
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
BOOT FITTINGS

1. Rear shelf
(see following page for details)

2. Hooks
(see following page for details)

3. Location for Hi-Fi amplifi er

4. Stowing rings

5. Luggage retaining net
(see following page for details)

6. Storage box (version equipped with
a temporary puncture repair kit)
(see following page for details)
or
Tool box (version equipped with a
spare wheel)
(refer to section "Practical Information - § Changing a wheel")

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.

 Lower the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of lane
on a motorway.

 Move the lighting stalk briefl y up-
wards or downwards, without going
beyond the resistance point; the di-
rection indicators will fl ash 3 times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when changing
lane on high-speed roads.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

 Press the button A , the direction in-
dicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in
the queue.
HORN
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.

 Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
-
when approaching an area
- where there is no visibility.

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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situa-
tions:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
when braking, in particular on poor or
slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure. Operating fault
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
When replacing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that they
conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, ena-
bles you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.

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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.