Citroen C3 2010.5 2.G Workshop Manual

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DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioning operates when the
engine is running, as well as in STOP
mode with Stop & Start. For your comfort, when the en-
gine is switched off, the settings
are retained until the engine is
switched on again.
To prevent too great a distribu-
tion of cold air when the engine
is cold, the air fl ow will only reach
its optimum level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, if the
interior is very cold or hot, there
is no need to change the value
displayed in order to reach the
required level of comfort. The
system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as
quickly as possible.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic "comfort" programme
Press the "AUTO" button. The

"AUTO" symbol is displayed.
We recommend that you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control
of all of the following functions: passen-
ger compartment temperature, air fl ow,
air distribution and air intake, in accor-
dance with the comfort value that you
have chosen.
This system is designed to operate ef-
fectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit. Press the "

" and "

" but-
tons to change this value. A
setting around the value 21 en-
ables optimum comfort to be
obtained. However, de
pending
on your requirements, a setting
between 18 and 24 is usual. 3. Automatic "visibility" programme
The automatic comfort pro-
gramme may not be suffi cient
for rapid demisting or defrost-
ing of the windscreen and side
windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button 3 indicator lamp
comes on.
The system automatically controls the
air conditioning and the fl ow of air and
provides optimum air distribution to the
windscreen and side windows. It deacti-
vates air recirculation 5 .
To exit this programme, press button 3
again or "AUTO" , the indicator lamp on
the button goes off and "AUTO" is dis-
played.
Manual override
It is possible to adjust one or more func-
tions manually while leaving the other
functions in automatic mode.
The "AUTO" symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the

"AUTO" button.
Switching to manual mode may
not be suitable (temperature,
humidity, odour, condensation)
and does not provide optimum
comfort.

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4. Air conditioning on/off Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning is resumed when the button is
pressed again. The symbol "A/C" is
displayed.
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
Press this button for recircula-
tion of the interior air. The air
recirculation symbol 5 is dis-
played.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke. 6. Air distribution adjustment
Avoid prolonged recirculation of
interior air (risk of condensation
or deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing this button several
times in succession enables
the air fl ow to be directed in
turn towards:
- the windscreen and the side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
- the windscreen, side windows and air vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows, the air vents and the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells,
- the footwells,
- the air vents and the footwells,
- the air vents. 7. Air fl ow adjustment
Press the "full fan" button to
increase the air fl ow.
The air fl ow symbol, the fan, fi lls pro-
gressively according to the value re-
quested.
Switching the system off
Avoid driving for long periods
with the air conditioning switched
off (risk of misting and reduction
of the air quality in the cabin). Press the air fl ow
"empty fan"
button 7 until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight fl ow of air resulting from the
movement of the vehicle, remains per-
ceptible however.
Pressing the air fl ow "full fan" but-
ton 7 or on "AUTO" reactivates the
system with the values set before it was
switched off. Press the
"empty fan" button
to decrease the air fl ow.
For maximum cooling or heating
of the cabin, it is possible to go
beyond the minimum 14 or maxi-
mum 28 values.

 Press the blue button 2 un-
til "LO" is displayed or the
red button 2 until "HI" is dis-
played. Press this button again or press the

"AUTO" button to resume automatic
management of the intake of air. The air
recirculation symbol 5 goes off.

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REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.

 Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.

 It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated
with the button switches off. The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
If the engine is switched off be-
fore the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, dem-
isting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.

 Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.

With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.

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SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
System permitting the diffusion of a fra-
grance in the passenger compartment
in accordance with your requirements,
by means of the adjustment dial and the
various fragrance cartridges available.
Adjustment dial
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of
diffusion of the fragrance.

 Turn the dial to the right to permit
diffusion of the fragrance.

 Turn the dial to the left to stop diffu-
sion of the fragrance. Fragrance cartridge
This cartridge can be removed easily.
The fi rst time it is used, replace the plug
with a real cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store
it in the sealed case which keeps it
closed once it has been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car-
tridges from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Removing the cartridge

 Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove the cartridge.

 Refi t its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge

 Remove the cartridge from the seal-
ing case.

 Install the cartridge (fl ower at top
left).


Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning
settings. Do not discard the original car-
tridge as this serves as a plug
when no fragrance cartridge is
in use.
In order to preserve the service
life of the cartridge, turn the dial
fully to the left when you no lon-
ger wish to diffuse the fragrance
in the passenger compartment.
As a safety precaution, do not
carry out any action on the car-
tridge while driving.
Do not dismantle the cartridges.
Do not attempt to refi ll the fra-
grance diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin
and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children
and animals.

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FRONT SEATS
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat
back and a head restraint which can all
be adjusted to adapt your position for
ease of driving and comfort.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards adjustment

 Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards. Driver's or passenger's seat height
adjustment

 Pull the control upwards to raise
or push it downwards to lower, as
many times as necessary, to obtain
the position required. Seat back angle adjustment

 Push the control rearwards.

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Additional adjustments
Head restraint height adjustment

 To raise the head restraint, pull it for-
wards and upwards at the same time.

 To remove the head restraint, press
the lug A and pull the head restraint
upwards.

 To put the head restraint back in
place, engage the head restraint
stems in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat back.

 To lower the head restraint, press
the lug A and the head restraint at
the same time. The head restraint is fi tted with
a frame with notches which pre-
vents it from lowering; this is a
safety device in case of impact.

The adjustment is correct
when the upper edge of the
head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and adjusted correctly.

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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cush-
ion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right
hand 1/3) which can be folded individu-
ally to adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down). Folding the backrest

 Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.

 Check that the seat belt is posi-
tioned 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 back-
rest:

 Straighten the seat back 2 and
secure it.

 Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1 , is no longer
visible.
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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MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glass permitting the lateral rearward vi-
sion necessary for overtaking or park-
ing. They can also be folded for parking
in confi ned spaces.
 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 us-
ing 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
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric
folding mirrors manually.
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
If your vehicle is fi tted with heated mir-
rors, the demisting-defrosting operates
with the engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (refer to the
"Rear screen demist-defrost" page).

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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

 When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the adjustment mechanism.

 Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.

 Push the control lever to lock the ad-
justment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be car-
ried out while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
which darkens the mirror glass: this re-
duces the nuisance to the driver caused
by the headlamps from following vehi-
cles, low sun...
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is di-
rected 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 nor-
mal "day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle, this
system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night
uses.
In order to ensure optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
Manual day/night model

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
lock or from a distance. It is also used to
locate and start the vehicle, as well as
providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key

 First press this button to unfold
the key.
Unlocking using the remote control
 Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle. Unlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er’s door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
 Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key

 Turn the key to the left in the driver’s
door lock to lock the vehicle com-
pletely. If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
relock automatically after thirty
seconds unless a door or the
boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ashing
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.