engine Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

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Engine oil level indicator

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Oil level low

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Oil level indicator fault

Dipstick


There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A= max; never exceed this
level (risk of damage to the engine), -B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine. R
efer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.

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If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.












Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the MAINTENANCE AND WARR ANT Y
GUIDE. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

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Heating / Ventilation Manual air
conditioning
The heating / ventilation or air conditioning systems operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Star t.

1. Temperature adjustment

2. Air fl ow ad
justment
)
Turn the dial from blue(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
) Turn the dial from position 1to position 5
to obtain a comfortable air flow.
Manual control panel
Electric control
panel
Manual control
panel
Electric control
panel
)
If you place the air flow control in position 0
(deactivation of the system), the temperature is nolonger maintained at a comfor table level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

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Digital air conditioning

The air conditioning operates when the engine is running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Star t.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic "comfort" programme
Press the "AUTO"
button.
The "AUTO"symbol is displayed.
We recommend that
you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control of
all of the following functions: passenger compartment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air intake, in accordance with
the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
de
grees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Pr
ess the ""
and ""
buttons to change this value. A setting around
the value 21 enables optimum comfor t to be obtained. However,depending on your requirements, asetting between 18 and 24 is usual.


3. Automatic "visibility" programme
The automatic comfor t programme may not be sufficient for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side
windows (humidity, several passengers,
ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button
3 indicator lamp comeson.
The system automatically controls the air conditioning and the flow of air and provides optimum air distribution to the windscreen andside windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5
.
To exit this programme, press button 3
again or "AUTO"
, the indicator lamp on the button goes off and "AUTO"
is displayed.



Manual override

It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in automatic mode.
The "AUTO"symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the
"AUTO"button.
For your comfor t, when the engine isswitched off, the settings are retained until the engine is switched on again. To prevent too great a distribution of cold air when the engine is cold, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior is very cold or hot, there is no need to change the value displayed in order to reach the required level of comfort.The system corrects the temperaturedifference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Switching to manual mode may not besuitable (temperature, humidity, odour, condensation) and does not provideoptimum comfort.

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Rear screen demist - defrost


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button switches off. The control button is located on the heatin
g or air conditioning system control panel.
) Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is notavailable.

If the engine is switched off before thedemisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasspermitting the lateral rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.

Adjustment
)
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.



Folding
)From outside: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.


Unfolding
)From outside: unlock the vehicle using theremote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the
demisting-defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"page).
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.


If the mirrors are folded using control A ,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric foldingmirrors manually.

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Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
startin
g to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Ignition switch


- Position 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting


Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.
Locating your vehicle
) Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised. No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignitionis switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could causemalfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Doors


Opening


From outside
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open the door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely. ) Pull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.

Closing
- When the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:
- When the vehicle is movin
g
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.

Version with deadlocking

The interior door controls do not operate when
the vehicle is deadlocked.

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Boot
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the handleand raise the tailgate.
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
-when the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)Fold back the rear benchseat to gainaccess to the lock from inside the boot. )Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.

I
f the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening

Closing
-when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comeson, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.

System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central lockingmalfunction.