Citroen C3 2010 2.G User Guide

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MONITORING
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes to
indicate that the service must be carried
out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by 180
mils (300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner re-
mains lit .
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the driver's driving
habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded
the two year service interval. Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance re-
corder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the distance re-
corder display begins a countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" , re-
lease the button; the spanner disap-
pears. Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information
at any time.

 Press the trip distance recorder zero
reset button.
The service information is displayed for
a few seconds, then disappears. Following this operation, if you
wish to disconnect the battery,
lock the vehicle and wait at least
fi ve minutes for the zero reset to
be taken into account.

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MONITORING
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes to
indicate that the service must be carried
out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by 180
mils (300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner re-
mains lit .
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the driver's driving
habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded
the two year service interval. Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance re-
corder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the distance re-
corder display begins a countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" , re-
lease the button; the spanner disap-
pears. Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information
at any time.

 Press the trip distance recorder zero
reset button.
The service information is displayed for
a few seconds, then disappears. Following this operation, if you
wish to disconnect the battery,
lock the vehicle and wait at least
fi ve minutes for the zero reset to
be taken into account.

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MONITORING
The level read will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 15 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the service warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up to prevent damage to
the engine.
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL
--" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never exceed
this level (risk of da-
mage to the engine),
- B = min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.

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MONITORING
Total distance recorder
System which measures the total dis-
tance travelled by the vehicle during its
life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the driver's
door is opened and when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.

 With the ignition on, press the button
until zeros appear.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
since it was reset to zero by the driver. Clock
Adjusting the time - Choice of units

 press the button for more than
two seconds: °C or °F is displayed,

 press the button to select °C or °F,

 press the button for more than
two seconds to complete the adjust-
ments.
After approximately 30 seconds without
any action, the screen returns to the
normal display.
To adjust the time of the clock and
choose the units used by the screen,
use the right-hand button on the instru-
ment panel, carrying out the operations
in the following order:

 press the button for more than
two seconds: the minutes fl ash,

 press the button to increase the
minutes,

 press the button for more than
two seconds: the hours fl ash,


press the button to increase the hours,

 press the button for more than
two seconds: 24 H or 12 H is dis-
played,

 press the button to select 24 H or
12 H,

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MONITORING
The instrument panel remains lit with
only the vehicle speed and cruise
control or speed limiter information, if in
use.
If there is an alert or a change in a func-
tion or to a setting, the black panel mode
is interrupted.
Activation

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

 Press the button again to reduce the
lighting to the minimum level and
switch off the interior mood lighting.

 Press the button again to activate
the black panel.
Black panel
System allowing certain displays to be
switched off for night driving.
Activation
When the lighting is on:

 press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments and
controls,

 when the level of brightness required
is reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode
on vehicles fi tted with daytime running
lamps, pressing the button does not
have any effect.
Lighting rheostat
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and
controls in relation to the exterior bright-
ness.

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MONITORING
TRIP COMPUTER
System which provides current infor-
mation concerning the route travelled
(range, consumption...).
Screen in instrument panel
Monochrome screen A Zero reset
Information displays

 Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk , to display the
various items of trip computer infor-
mation in succession.

 Press the control for more than two
seconds to reset to zero the distance
travelled, the average fuel consump-
tion and the average speed.
The trip computer provides the following
information:
- range,
- current fuel consumption,
- distance travelled, - average fuel consumption,
- average speed.

 The next press then returns you to
the normal display.

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A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank in relation to the
average fuel consumption over the last
few miles (kilometres) travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption during the last few
seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
since the last trip computer zero reset. Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed cal-
culated since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer
zero reset.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi -
cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of
the digits, contact a CITROËN
dealer. This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After fi ll-
ing with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed when it
exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the fi nal destination. It can
be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.

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MONITORING
TRIP COMPUTER
System which provides current infor-
mation concerning the route travelled
(range, consumption…).
Monochrome screen C Data displays Trip zero reset

 Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk , to display the
various trip computer tabs in suc-
cession:
 When the trip required is displayed,
press the control for more than
two seconds.
Trips "1" and "2" are independent but
their use is identical.
Trip "1" permits, for example, daily cal-
culations, and trip "2" monthly calcula-
tions.
- the current information
tab with:

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MONITORING
A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank in relation to the
average fuel consumption over the last
few miles (kilometres) travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption during the last few
seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
since the last trip computer zero reset. Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed cal-
culated since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer
zero reset.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi -
cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of
the digits, contact a CITROËN
dealer. This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After fi ll-
ing with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed when it
exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the fi nal destination. It can
be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN A
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 the doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD...),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments and Controls" section).
Warning messages (e.g.: "Emission
control system faulty") or information
messages (e.g.: "Boot open") may ap-
pear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "ESC" button. Controls
From the control panel of your Audio
system, you can:

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

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

 press the "MODE" button to change
the permanent application (date,
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. Main menu

 Press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the main menu , then
press the "  " or "  " buttons to
scroll through the various menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle confi guration,
- options,
- display settings,
- languages,
- units.

 Press the "OK" button to select the
menu required.
Radio-CD
With the Audio system switched on,
once the "Radio-CD" menu has been
selected you can activate or deactivate
the functions linked with use of the ra-
dio (RDS, REG), or the CD (introscan,
shuffl e, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-
CD" application, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.