Citroen C3 DAG 2008 1.G Repair Manual

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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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Warning: The automatic air conditioning system uses a temperature sensor located on the dashboard (see reference A), this sensor should not be obstructed.

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Air fl ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
Air fl ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)
Air fl ow to the footwells and windscreen and side windows
Air fl ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by plac-ing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
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Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bot-tom 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 pas-sengers.
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 con-sumption.
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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Air fl ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
Air fl ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)
Air fl ow to the footwells and windscreen and side windows
Air fl ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by plac-ing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING

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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position "0".
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passen-ger compartment from disagree-able odours or smoke coming from outside and increases the effi ciency and rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A (warn-ing lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin tempera-ture, place control A or B in the air recircula-tion position and control 4 on maximum in the 4red zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold posi-tion.
Open the air vents.Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maxi-mum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the tempera-ture control 4 to adjust comfort.

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1. Automatic air conditioning2. Display3. Temperature adjustment4. Air conditioning5. Air recirculation6. Air distribution7. Air fl ow8. Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windows9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than the temperature outside if the air conditioning is not operating.
The air conditioning maintains optimum com-fort whatever the climatic conditions, through permanent automatic operation (you have pressed the "AUTO" button).Note: The automatic mode only calls for conditioned air in order to attain the desired cabin temperature or to remove air humidity. Therefore the air conditioning warning lamp may come on only intermittently.
Control panel
2. Display

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1. Automatic operation
This is the normal operating mode for the system.
A press on this button, confi rmed by "AUTO" on the display, assures auto-matic control of:The air fl ow.
The cabin temperature. The air distribution.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.
To revert to manual mode, press again on the button.

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Manual recalling of one or more functions
One or more functions can be adjusted manually, while still retaining the other functions in automatic mode.
The function display "AUTO" then goes out.
4. Air conditioning
Press the control located on the control panel.
A symbol appears on the display (system active).
To prevent misting inside the vehicle in cold or humid weather, you are advised to use the AUTO mode.
Press on the control on the dashboard to activate or deactivate the production of cold air.
Air conditioning is then obtained from the mixing of hot air with cold air, using the air blower temperature adjustment 3.
5. Air recirculation
By pressing the control, the entry of air from outside is closed off and the sym-bol appears on the display.
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
For this, press the "AUTO" button or press again on the air recycling button.
6. Air distribution
Press on the button to scroll through the displays of air fl ow to:
Windscreen.
Central and lateral air vents. Windscreen and passenger footwells.
Windscreen and passenger footwells.
Passenger footwells.
(Air vents closed).
Central and lateral air vents.
Central and lateral air vents and passenger footwells.
Note: In AUTO position the air distribution displayed is that chosen by the system.

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To increase it.
To decrease it.
The level of air fl ow is indicated on the display by the progressive fi lling of the fan blades (seven possible adjustment positions).
Note: If you place the air blower on position 0, the sys-tem is deactivated (the display disappears).
Note: In AUTO position the air fl ow displayed is that chosen by the system.
7. Air fl ow
Heater blower control. Press button:
8. Demisting - Defrosting
While it is operating, the warning lamp lights and the symbol appears on the display.
This control is for rapid deicing or demist-ing of the windscreen and side windows. It automati-cally triggers the air conditioning, optimising air fl ow and air distribution for the continued comfort of the vehicle occupants.
To stop it, press again either on the button 8 or on the button "AUTO".
9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
Press AUTO to return the system to its automatic function.