Citroen C3 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air condi-
tioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.

Charging the battery using a
battery charger

Do not disconnect the battery to
charge it.


)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger. Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.

Do not push the vehicle to start
the engine if your vehicle is fi tted
with an electronic gearbox.

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If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay au-
dio navigation system, it will be
interrupted after 10 minutes. A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message ap-
pears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be
double the period for which the engine is
left running. However, this period will al-
ways be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.

Before removing a front wiper blade



)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the wip-
er blade as the shorter blade is fi tted
to the passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
remove the polystyrene storage box,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the
towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key one notch in the ignition switch
and release the parking brake.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.



Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.

Failure to observe this special
condition could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assis-
tance the next time the engine
is started.

Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N
for an electronic or automatic
gearbox).

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We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:


- a dual-function aerial at the rear of
the roof,

- a coaxial aerial cable,

- basic interference suppression,

- cabling for speakers in the front
doors and tweeters in the dash-
board,

- cabling for speakers in the rear
doors

- a 40-way connector.
Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located below the
heating and air conditioning control
panel.
Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the
rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the
top of the dashboard.


Connector lines

A1 (+) Right hand rear speaker
A2 (+) Right hand front speaker
and tweeter
A3 (+) Left hand front speaker and
tweeter
A4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
A5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
A6 (-) Right hand front speaker
and tweeter
A7 (-) Left hand front speaker and
tweeter
A8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
A9 Not used
A10 Not used
A11 Not used
A12 (+) Permanent
A13 Not used
A14 Not used
A15 (+) Ignition switched (operation
of the audio system only with
the ignition on)
A16 Earth
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery). Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who
will give you the part number for
a suitable wiring harness.

)
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial
coaxial cable and a 40-way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:

-
ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

-
never fi t one mat on top of another.

ACCESSORIES

They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.

"Comfort"

sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, smoking kit, fragrance cartridg-
es, front centre armrest, moveable mirror,
reading lamp...
"Style":

leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims,
front foglamp trims, parking brake lever
trims, aluminium footrest, alloy wheels,
wheel trims, chrome tailgate fi nisher,
chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door handles... A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.

"Transport solutions":

child seats and booster cushions, boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot contain-
ers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
"Safety":

anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts,
stolen vehicle tracking system, breath-
alyser, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, dog guard, snow chains,
non-slip covers, foglamps kit, parking
sensors, bumper protection strips (trans-
lucent, gloss black, chrome fi nish)...

"Protection" :

mats * , mudfl aps, seat covers, door sill
protectors... If a towbar and wiring are fi tted
outside the CITROËN dealer
network, this must be done
making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and
following the manufacturer's
recommendations.

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Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high vis-
ibility safety vest, warning trian-
gle and spare bulbs and fuses
available in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system and excessive
electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution.
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommend-
ed equipment and accessories.

Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-
market radio communication
transmitter, you can contact a
CITROËN dealer for the speci-
fi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maxi-
mum power, aerial position,
specifi c installation require-
ments), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).


"Multimedia":

Bluetooth
® hands-free system, audio
equipment, portable satellite navigation
system, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connect-
ing a portable MP3 player, USB Box, Hi-
Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi on board... By going to a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and mainte-
nance products (interior and exterior) -
including ecological products in the
"TECHNATURE" range - products for
topping up (screenwash fl uid...), touch
up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (car-
tridge for the temporary puncture repair
kit...), ...

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


SC...


HFV0



KFT0



8FP0



8FP0/P



5FS0



5FS9



PETROL ENGINES


1.1 i



1.4 i



VTi 95



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 124
1 360
1 397
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
72 x 69
75 x 77
77 x 75
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
44.1
54
70
88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
5 500
5 200
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
94
118
136
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
3 300
3 300
4 000
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded

Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
yes
yes

GEARBOX

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Electronic
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.0
3.0
4.25
4.25

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.1 i



1.4 i



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Model codes:
SC...


HFV0



KFT0




- Unladen weight
1 010
1 030


- Kerb weight
1 085
1 105


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 527
1 529


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
1 977
2 329


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
450
800


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW
limit)
775
1 105


- Unbraked trailer
450
550


- Recommended nose weight
31
44


*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.