CITROEN C3 2011 Owner's Guide
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Range
This is the distance that can still be travelled on the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
W h e n t h e d i s t a n c e t h a t c a n s t i l l b e t r a v e l l e d i s l e s s t h a n a p p r o x . 2 5 k m ( a r o u n d 15 miles), only three dashes are shown.
Average consumption
This is the ratio between the fuel consumed and the distan ce travelled since the last reset to zero for the Journey selected.
Instantaneous consumption
T h i s i s t h e r e s u l t f r o m t h e c o n s u m p t i o n r e c o r d e d w i t h i n t h e l a s t 2 s e c o n d s . T h i s f u n c t i o n i s o n l y a v a i l a b l e w h e n t r a v e l l i n g a t o v e r 3 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 2 0 m p h ) .
Average speed
This is obtained, from the last reset to zero of the trip computer, by dividing the dis-tance travelled by the time taken (with ignition sw itched on).
Distance travelled
This is the distance that has been travelled since the last re set to zero of the Jour-ney selected.
Distance to be travelled
To enter it, see "Multifunction display".
Instrument panelDisplay version A
T R I P C O M P U T E R
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S I G N A L L I N G
Direction indicators
Left, downwards.
Right, upwards.
For a change of direction, move the control stalk beyond the tight spot. Stops automatically with the return of the steering wheel.
V i s i b l e a l e r t / h e a d l a m p fl a s h
Pull the control towards you.
T h e h e a d l a m p fl a s h c a n b e m a d e even with the ignition switched off.
Horn
Press at the centre of the steering wheel.
Hazard warning lamps
This operates all the direction indicators simultaneously.
Only use them to indicate danger,for an emergency stop or for driving in abnormal conditions.
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
Sound signal for headlamps left on
This operates when the driver's door is opened, ignition off, to indicate that the vehicle lamps are still on.
It stops when you close the door, switch off the lamps or switch on the ignition.
This signal does not operate if the automatic lighting of headlamps or the guide-me-home lighting are active.
Emergency operation of hazard warning lamps
A sudden deceleration of the vehicle causes the hazard lamps to come on automatically.
They will cease to operate automa-tically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dash-board.
The direction indicators cannot operate if the hazard warning lamps are on.
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Lighting control stalk
All vehicle lamps off
Sidelamps on
The instrument panel lights up.
Dipped beams/main beams onRotate the ring A forwards.
Rotate the ring A forwards.
Sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically in poor ambient light, or if the wipers are in continuous operation. They go out as soon as the ambient light a g a i n b e c o m e s u f fi c i e n t o r w h e n the wipers cease to operate.
Guide-me-home lighting
This function switches on your headlamps, to light your way when you wish to walk from a carpark, for example.
This function is activated:Manually by pulling the lighting stalk towards you, ignition off.Automatically, provided:
The automatic lighting of headlamps is activated.To activate the guide-me-homelighting function, select in the "Main menu", then in " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n " ,the sub-menu for lighting and signalling, then activate the function.See "Multifunction display".Note:On screen A, the length is fi x e d .Note: On vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps, automatic headlamp lighting and guide-me-home lighting are not available.
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S I G N A L L I N G
Rear foglamps on
The warning lamp lights up.
The foglamps operate only with either headlamp dipped beam or headlamp main beam switched on.
In foggy conditions, if the ambient light is not such that the headlamps come on automatically, it is up to the driver to switch on dipped beams, and/or foglamps, manually
Rear foglamps (Ring B)
S w i t c h o n y o u r d i p p e d / m a i n b e a m s .
Rotate the ring B forwards.
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W I P E R S
For safety, the wiper system is deactivated when the ignition is switched off.
If the ignition has been switched
off for more than 1 minute, you
will need to reactivate auto-
matic wipe, by pressing the
control stalk downwards.
Position I: The wipe speed adjusts automatically to the speed of the vehicle.
Positions 1 and 2: When the vehicle is stationary, the speed of the wipers will reduce automatically.
For safety, the wiper system is deactivated when the ignition is switched off.
When you switch the ignition on again, to reactivate the function:Return to position0.Or go to the desired position.
A c t i v a t i o n o f t h e f u n c t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y o n e s w e e p o f t h e w i p e r s .
Vehicle with rain sensor
Activation of automatic wipe:
One touch downwards: "AUTO". The wipe speed will adjust according to the intensity of the rain.Note: If automatic wipe is active, a touch downwards triggers a singl e wipe, without deactivating automatic wipe.
Deactivation of automatic wipe:Go to position I, then return to position 0.
Or stop the engine.
WARNING
Do not cover the rain detector which is located behind the interior rear detectorview mirror and visible from outside the windscreen.
For washing the vehicle, switch off the ignition or deactivate the automatic wipe.
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Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when f o r e x a m p l e a b i c y c l e - c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d , o r i n f r e e z i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
Remove any accumulation of snow at the base of the windsc reen.
Changing the wiper blades
If you have to replace them, the wiper blades have to be parked in the maintenance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up in a vertical position.
After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
A. Windscreen wash
To operate the windscreen wash, pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The screen wash is accompanied by a timed wipe of the windscreen, the headlamp wash also activates if the dipped beams are on.
B. Rear screen wipe
First notch
Off.
Second notch
Intermittent rear wipe.
Third notch
T i m e d r e a r w a s h / w i p e .
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
A c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s function is possible in the menu " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n " i n the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.
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Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when f o r e x a m p l e a b i c y c l e - c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d , o r i n f r e e z i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
Remove any accumulation of snow at the base of the windsc reen.
Changing the wiper blades
If you have to replace them, the wiper blades have to be parked in the maintenance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up in a vertical position.
After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
A. Windscreen wash
To operate the windscreen wash, pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The screen wash is accompanied by a timed wipe of the windscreen, the headlamp wash also activates if the dipped beams are on.
B. Rear screen wipe
First notch
Off.
Second notch
Intermittent rear wipe.
Third notch
T i m e d r e a r w a s h / w i p e .
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
A c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s function is possible in the menu " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n " i n the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.
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Seat belt height adjustment
The correct positioning of the seat belt is across the middle of the shoulder. See User Precautions.
Adjust the height of the seat belt anchorage by holding down the button and the lever.
Headlamps adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column.
0: Unladen weight.
1: Lightly laden.
2: Half laden.
3: Fully laden.
As a metter of safety, these manœuvres should not be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Steering column adjustment
The steering can be adjusted for both height and reach.
With the vehicle stationary, fi r s t a d j u s t y o u r s e a t t o t h e m o s t suitable position, then adjust the position of the steering wheel. See "Driving position".
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the control upwards.
Adjust the position of the steering wheel then lock by pushing the control fully downwards.
Make sure that you have a good view of the instrument panel displays.
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Electric exterior rear view mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with electric door mirrors.
Set the position of the selected door mirror:1. Left hand door mirror.2. Right hand door mirror.
Move the control in the four direc-tions to set the position.
The defrosting of the exterior rear view mirrors is linked to the electri-cal demisting of the rear window.
Fold-back of door mirrors
When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can be folded back either manually.
The end of the glass in the exte-rior rear view mirrors is aspherical, s o a s t o e n l a r g e t h e l a t e r a l fi e l d o f vision.
Objects observed in the aspherical part of the rear view mirrors are in reality closer than they appear.
You must take this into account in order to be properly aware of the distances involved.
Interior rear view mirror
The lever on the lower edge enables you to place the rear view mirror in either of two positions:
Day position: the lever is not visible.
Night position (anti-dazzle): the lever is visible.
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Electric operation
The switches on the console allow the vehicle’s electric windows to be controlled from the driver’s position.
Sequential control on driver's side
A n a c t i o n o n t h e c o n t r o l t o t h e fi r s t notch causes a window movement which stops as soon as the control is released.
An action on the control to the second notch causes the window to close or open completely, a fur-ther press on the control stops the movement.Note: The window controls also operate for a limited time after you have switched off the ignition.
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE WINDOWS
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a short time.
If there is an obstruction when operating a window, you must immediately reverse the window movement. To do that, reverse the pos ition of the control concerned.
If the driver is operating the electric window controls for passengers, he or she should ensure that no passenger is obstructing th e window from closing.
The driver must ensure that the electric windows are use d properly by passengers.
Anti-pinch on driver's window
An anti-pinch device stops the window from rising. If it meets an obstacle, it goes back down.
After a battery disconnection or if there has been a malfunction, you have to re-initialise the anti-pinch function:Use the control to fully open the window, then reclose. It will rise only a few centimetres.Press again on the control until the window closes fully.
During this operation, the anti-pinch protection does not work.