ignition Citroen C3 2008 1.G Owner's Guide
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This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Operation
T h e E S P w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i f t h e E S P s y s t e m i s correcting the vehicle's trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spi n and thus regain traction.Press button A.The warning lamp associated with control A (ESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).
Manually with another press on button A.
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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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Child safety manual control
This prohibits the opening of both the rear doors from the inside.
This device is independent of the central locking system.
The rear doors are locked by operating the lever.
Electrically-controlled child safety
This prohibits the opening of both the rear doors from the inside.
The electrical control is on the dashboard, for locking the rear doors.Note: When the ignition is switched on, if the child safety is activated, the lamp on the dashboard control lights up.
Child safety on rear windows and rear doors
A switch deactivates the controls for the rear windows.
It also operates the child safety on the rear doors.
This device is independent of the central locking system.
A C C E S S
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A I R B A G S
In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "r ear-facing" child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "OFF" position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "ON" position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.
The airbags only function with the ignition switched on. A slight noise is emitted when they are triggered.
Note : the gas released from the airbags may be a mild irritant.
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I N T E R I O R L I G H T I N G
1. Interior lamps
Move the control 1 to the 3 following positions.
Automatic lighting of the interior lampsOn entering the vehicle:
They come on as soon as the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened.They go out 30 seconds after the doors are closed or when ignition is switched on.
On vacating the vehicle:They come on as soon as the ignition key is removed (timed for 30 seconds), or when a door is opened.
They go out 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed or immediately after the vehicle has been locked.
2. Spotlamps
A press on one of the buttons 2 switches the corresponding spotlamp on or off.
These do not work if the ignition is off or in economy mode.
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Cigar-lighter
These only work when the ignition is switched on.
Push in and wait a few moments. The cigar lighter will release auto-matically.
Ashtray
A movable ashtray can occupy the cupholder locations on the central console.
Aircraft- style tray
Located on the rear of the front seat backrests.Note: Do not place any hard or heavy item on the shelf. It could become a dangerous projectile in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
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PAY ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPERATING THE SUN ROOF
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a short time. When the driver a c t i o n s t h e s u n r o o f c o n t r o l , h e s h o u l d fi r s t m a k e s u r e t h a t p a s s e n g e r s a r e n o t o b s t r u c t i n g t h e c l o s i n g of the sun roof.
In the event of anything being caught by the sun roof clos ing, you must reverse the roof movement. To do that, reverse the position of the control concerned.
The driver should ensure that passengers use the sun roof correctly.
If the sun roof opens randomly when it should be closing, set the control to closing and keep it pressed until the sun roof is closed fully.
Warning: During this manœuvre, the anti-pinch does not operate.
In the event of a malfunction, consult a CITROËN dealerNote: At very high speeds: a long press on the control is necessary to close the sun roof.
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L E V E L SREFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS
A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
Windscreen/rear screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f fl u i d
In order to ensure optimum clea-ning and to avoid freezing, you must never top up or replace this fl u i d w i t h w a t e r .
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12 V battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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MIN.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
C a b i n p a r t i c l e fi l t e r / O d o u r fi l t e r
See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult "User Precautions" at the end of this handbook.
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Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on hori-zontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maximum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempe-rature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n t h e m a r k s MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, more than
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.