ignition Citroen C3 2013 2.G User Guide

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System which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. Itis determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before the next service is due.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
t
he next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:
For a
few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the i
gnition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen thenindicates the total and trip distances.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.


More than 1800 miles (3000 km)remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears in the screen.
Service indicator

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For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,the spanner flashes to indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible.Example:the ser vice is overdue by 180 miles (300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown, )
when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the ser vice information at anytime. )Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, dependingon the driver's driving habits. Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the period since the last service, indicated in the MAINTENANCE AND WARR ANT YGUIDE.


Following this operation, if you wish todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be taken into account.
Service overdue

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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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System which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displa
yed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
v
ehicle is locked or unlocked.
) With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.



Tr ip distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelledduring a day or other period since it was reset
to zero by the driver.
Clock

Adjusting the time - Choice of units
To a djust the time of the clock and choose the
units used by the screen, use the right-hand
button on the instrument panel, carrying out the
operations in the following order: )press the button for more than two seconds:
the minutes flash, )press the button to increase the minutes, )press the button for more than two seconds:
the hours flash, )press the button to increase the hours,)press the button for more than two seconds:
24H or 12H is displayed,)press the button to select 24H or 12H, )press the button for more than two seconds:

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Tr ip computer, a few definitions
Range
(miles or km)The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remainingin the tank. Related to theaverage fuel consumption over
the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated over the last few seconds.


Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.

Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last tripcomputer reset.

When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).


Distance remaining to destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the final destination. Itcan be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes) If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during ajourney. It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the key.



If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).

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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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Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to themechanism.

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 the
engine 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 anda 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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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
. )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is full
y operational again.


Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
)Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )Slide the flat battery out of its location.)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. )Clip the casing. )Reinitialise the remote control.


Switching the vehicle off


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
v
ehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO

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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 coderequired 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 ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by theemergency 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 cause malfunctions.
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 start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Window controls System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected on the
one-touch models and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.Driver's electric window.2.Passenger's electric window.3.Rear right electric window.4.Rear left electric window.5. Deactivating the rear electric windowand door switches. Electric windows )Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as theswitch is released.



One-touch electric windows
There are two methods of
operation:


- manual mod
e)Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch
i
s released. -automatic mode)Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when theswitch is released. )Pressing the switch again stops themovement of the window.

The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff or until a front door is opened.During this period of 45 seconds, if youopen a door while opening a window,the window stops. The ignition mustthen be switched on again to operate the windows.