Citroen C3 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifi cations for the country in which it is
sold.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle’s electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
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Key

safety warning

We draw your attention to the following...


additional information


contributes to the protection of the environment


At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

refer to the page indicated

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CONTENTS
Ventilation 50Heating 52Manual air conditioning 52Digital air conditioning 55Rear screen demist - defrost 57Scented air freshener 58Front seats 59Rear seats 61Mirrors 62Steering wheel adjustment 63
3 - COMFORT 50 Î 63
Remote control key 64
Window controls 68Doors 70Boot 73Fuel tank 74Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 76
4 - ACCESS 64 Î 76
Lighting controls 77Headlamp adjustment 80Wiper controls 81Courtesy lamps 84
Interior mood lighting 85Boot lamp 85
5 - VISIBILITY 77Î 85
Child seats 92ISOFIX child seats 97Child lock 100
7 - CHILD
SAFETY 92 Î 100 FAMILIARISATION 4
Î20
Monochrome screen A 43Monochrome screen C 4516/9 colour screen (MyWay) 48
2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENS 43 Î49
Interior fi ttings 86Boot fi ttings 90
6 - FITTINGS86Î 91
Instrument panels 23Indicator and warning lamps 25Indicators 35Adjustment buttons 38Trip computer 40
1 - MONITORING 23Î42
ECO-DRIVING 21Î22

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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 101Hazard warning lamps 101Horn 101Emergency or assistance call 102Braking assistance systems 102Trajectory control systems 103Front seat belts 104Airbags 106
8 - SAFETY 101Î 109
Parking brake 1106-speed manual gearbox 110Gear effi ciency indicator 111Electronic gearbox 112Automatic gearbox 116Stop & Start 119Hill start assist 122Speed limiter 123Cruise control 125Rear parking sensors 127
9 - DRIVING 110Î 128
Bonnet 130Running out of fuel (Diesel) 130Petrol engines 131Diesel engines 132Checking levels 133Checks 134
10 - CHECKS129 Î135
Temporary puncture repair kit 136Changing a wheel 141Changing a bulb 145Changing a fuse 151Battery 158Energy economy mode 160Changing a wiper blade 160Towing the vehicle 161Towing a trailer 163Audio pre-equipment 164Accessories 165
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 136 Î166
Petrol engines 167Petrol weights 168LPG engines 170LPG weights 171Diesel engines 172Diesel weights 174Dimensions 176Identifi cation markings 177
12 - TECHNICALD ATA 167 AÎ 178
VISUALSEARCH 235 Î 238
ALPHABETICALINDEX 239 Î 242
AUDIOandTELEMATICS 179 Î 234
Emergency or assistance 179MyWay 181Audio system 213

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Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when
reversing by detecting obstacles located
behind the vehicle.



127


Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily
into standby during stops in the traf-
fi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...). The
engine restarts automatically as soon
as you want to move off. The Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and the noise level
when stationary.



11 9


Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting
of a compressor and sealant cartridge,
to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.



136



Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incompa-
rable visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.



6


EXTERIOR

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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON

Remote control keyFuel tank



1.
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap.

2.
Opening and hooking the fuel fi ller
cap.
A.
Unfolding/Folding the key.

B.
Unlocking the vehicle.



64




74




A.
Interior release lever.

B.
Exterior safety catch.

C.
Bonnet stay.



130




Bonnet


Other functions...


C.
Normal locking of the vehicle
Vehicle location. Tank capacity:


- approximately 50 litres (petrol),

- approximately 46 litres (Diesel),

- (depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).

ACCESS

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System comprising a panoramic tinted
glass area to increase lighting and vi-
sion in the cabin.
Fitted with a manual blind to improve
thermal comfort and sun visors to avoid
dazzle.

)
To open the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A
, then pull it backwards
and guide it to the desired position.

)
To close the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A
, then pull it forwards and
guide it to the desired position.

)
Lower the sun visors to avoid dazzle.
Do not attach or hang heavy
objects to the blind or its guide
rails.
Blind Sun visors

Before moving the blind, the sun visors
must be in the folded position.

ZENITH WINDSCREEN

FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON

Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility inside the vehi-
cle in low lighting conditions. It comprises
several lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.



85



Gear shift indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.



111


Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.



58



Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort,
the system then automatically controls
this level according to the ambient condi-
tions.



55



Audio and communication systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free
system, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.

MyWay




181


Audio system




213




INTERIOR

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1.
Cruise control/speed limiter
switches.

2.
Headlamp height adjustment.

3.
Steering wheel adjustment control.

4.
Lighting and direction indicators
control stalk.

5.
Instrument panel.

6.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

7.
Gear lever.

8.
12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.

9.
Heated seat control.

10.
Bonnet release lever.

11 .
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.

12.
Fusebox.

13.
Stop & Start switch
Electronic stability programme
switch (ESP/ASR).

14.
Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.

15.
Speaker (tweeter).

16.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.