tow CITROEN C3 2011 Owners Manual

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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.
Visible alert/headlamp fl ash
Pull the control towards you.
The headlamp fl ash can be made 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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S I G N A L L I N G
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 again become suffi cient or when 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 "Personalisation/Confi guration",the sub-menu for lighting and signalling, then activate the function.See "Multifunction display".Note:On screen A, the length is fi xed.Note: On vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps, automatic headlamp lighting and guide-me-home lighting are not available.

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W I P E R S
Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when for example a bicycle-carrier is fi tted, or in freezing conditions.
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
Timed rear wash/wipe.
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/deactivation of this function is possible in the menu "Personalisation/Confi guration" in the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.

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W I P E R S
Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when for example a bicycle-carrier is fi tted, or in freezing conditions.
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
Timed rear wash/wipe.
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/deactivation of this function is possible in the menu "Personalisation/Confi guration" in the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.

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B R A K E S
Parking brake
The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position.
Parking brake released
The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the brake fl uid level is insuffi cient or that the braking distributor is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fu lly released when you switch the ignition on.Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).

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V E N T I L A T I O N - A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air vents
The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) have grilles for orienting the fl ow of air (up-down, right-left).
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear passengers.
Pollen fi lter – Odour fi lter
Your installation has a fi lter for keeping out dust.
This fi lter has to be changed according to the vehicle maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".
Air conditioning
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning system is evacuated through a hole provided for this purpose ; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine . This results in a slight increase in fuel consumption.
Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windowsPlace the controls for temperature and air fl ow on maximum.
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.
Note: You should not be in air recirculation.

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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints have two positions:A stowed position for when the seat is not occupied.
A deployed position to provide passenger safety, by raising them to their locking point.
To raise them, pull them upwards to their maximum height, pressing the unlocking button.

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I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T
Lower glovebox
To open, pull the handle and lower the lid.
It comprises a storage area for vehicle documents.
Boot storage
Straps anchored to the boot aper-ture are provided for the securing of a wide variety of objects (e.g. doctor’s bag, warning triangle, oil container etc).
Further items can be stowed in the storage area fi tted into the right hand side of the load area.
WARNING
As a safety measure, the glovebox must remain shut when the vehicle is in motion.

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R E A R P A R C E L S H E L F
Removal
To remove it, detach the cords. Push up vertically, then lift on each side.
Storage areas
Tilt the shelf to stow it against the rear seats.
Refi tting
Present the shelf to its fi xing points and push vertically until it is fully engaged.
To attach the shelf and tailgate, take the cords and fi x them at B
Do not place any hard or heavy item on the rear shelf.
These could be dangerous if thrown around during harsh braking or, if they touch the rear screen, could damage the heating elements.

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B O N N E T R E L E A S E
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the control located under the dash-board towards you.
Operate the lever A, located above the grille, to the right of the chevrons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then in notch 2.
Warning: Do not pull the strut towards the front.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.