tailgate CITROEN C3 2016 Owners Manual
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TailgateSpare wheel and tools
O P E N I N G
Closing
L o w e r t h e t a i l g a t e , u s i n g t h e g r i p B , l o c a t e d i n t h e i n t e r i o r t a i l g a t e t r i m . P r e s s fi r m l y t o s h u t .
Access to the spare wheel
L i f t u p t h e c a r p e t , t h e n r e m o v e t h e t o o l b o x t o a c c e s s t h e w h e e l .
Access to the tools
T h e t o o l s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h e t o o l b o x i n t h e s p a r e w h e e l . P u l l t h e s t r a p t o a c c e s s .
Opening
A f t e r u n l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i t h t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l o r t h e y k e y , p r e s s u p w a r d s o n h a n d l e A l o c a t e d b e t w e e n t h e n u m b e r p l a t e l i g h t s .
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W I P E R S
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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Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.
The warning lamp associated with the control A signals 3 statuses: l t fl a s h e s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y i s i n t h e s t o p p o s i t i o n o r w h e n t h e k e y i s not detected and the doors are locked.
It lights up when the ignition key is in the "accessories" posit ion or "ignition + engine running" or starter position and if the doors are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control or the key.
Anti-theft
In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving (above a speed of 10 km/h), the tailgate locks automatically. The tailgate unlocks when a door is opened or when the interior locking/unlocking control is actioned.
Anti-theft protection
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors a s soon as you reach approximately 10 km/h.Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically when the vehicle reaches approx. 10.
Activation/Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the ce ntral unlocking button until a message is displayed.
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Tailgate
When stationary, this unlocks:when you use the remote control,or open any of the doors.Note: In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving (above a speed of 10 km/h), the tailgate locks auto-matically.
Opening from the outside
Press upwards on lever A which is located between the number plate lamps.
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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.
R e fi t t i n g
P r e s e n t t h e s h e l f t o i t s fi x i n g p o i n t s and push vertically until it is fully engaged.
To attach the shelf and tailgate, t a k e t h e c o r d s a n d fi x t h e m a t 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.