steering Citroen C3 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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To w i ng your vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Place the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox).
) On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )
Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)
Move off gently and drive for a shor t distance only.



To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parkin
g brake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.

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"Comfort"sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module, smoking kit, fragrance car tridges, front centre armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors, cup holder, coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows...
"Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"St
yle":leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs, front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
h
andles...
"Transport solutions":boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring
h
arnesses...





Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":mats *
, mudflaps, seat covers, door sillprotectors, bumper protection strips, vehicleprotective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outsidethe CITROËN dealer network, this must be done making use of the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and followingthe manufacturer's recommendations.

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"Multimedia":Bluetooth®hands-free kit, suppor t for Bluetooth®hands-free kit, audio systems withsteering controls interface, por table satellite
navigation system, semi-integral por table navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system, DVD player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a por table MP3player, USB Box, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephonecharge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.
By going to a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain cleanin
g and maintenance products (interior and exterior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range - products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.

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STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS
RADIO: select the previous/next preset station.
Select the next entry in the address book.

Chan
ge the audio source.

Start a call from the address book.
Call/End call on the telephone.
Pr
ess for more than 2 seconds: access to the address book.

RADI
O: change to the previous radio station in the list.
Lon
g press: automatic search for a
lower frequency.

CD: select the previous track.

CD: continuous press: fast reverse.
RADI
O: change to the next radio station
in the list.
Lon
g press: automatic search for ahigher frequency.

CD: select the next track.

CD: continuous press: fast forward play.

V
olume increase.

V
olume decrease.
Mute: press the volume increase and decrease buttons simultaneously.
Restore the sound by
pressing one of the two
volume buttons.

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USING THE TELEPHONE
Press PHONEtwice.
Select " Dial" then confi rm.
Select " Directory of contacts" thenconfi rm.
Dial the telephone number usin
g the
virtual keypad selecting each number in turn.
Confi rm " OK " to make the call.
Pr
ess TELor twice on PHONE.

CALLING A NEW NUMBER CALLING A CONTACT
Select the desired contact and confi rm.
I
f access was via the PHONEbutton,select "Call" and confi rm.
Select the number and confi rm to start
the call.
MAKING A CALL Use of the telephone is not recommended while driving. Werecommended that you park safely or make use of the steering mounted controls.

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USING THE TELEPHONE


CALLING A RECENTLY ENTERED NUMBER
Pr
ess TEL, select "Call list" andconfi rm,
Select the desired number and confi rm.

To erase the calls lo
g, press PHONE
twice, select " Phone functions" and confi rm then select " Delete calls log" andconfi rm.


ENDING A CALL
Press PHONEthen select "OK" to end
the call.
Or make a long press on TELat the
steering mounted controls.
Or make two short presses on TELat
the steering mounted controls.
Or press the MODE
button, as many
times as necessary, until the telephone
screen is displayed.
press PHONE
to display the calls log.
or
Press "OK" to display the contextualmenu then select " Hang up" andconfi rm.

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RADIO

By alphabetical list
Pr
ess RADIO, select the station of your choice and confi rm.

B
y automatic frequency search

Press  or 
for the automatic searchfor a lower or higher radio frequency.

Or turn the thumb wheel at the steeringmounted controls.

B
y manual frequency search
Pr
ess 
or 
to adjust the radio
frequency step by step.

SELECTING A STATION


The external environment (hill, building, tunnel, underground car park...) may interfere with the reception, including in RDS station tracking mode. Thisphenomenon is a normal result of the way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not in any way indicate a fault with the audio system.

The qualit
y of reception is represented by the number of
active waves in this symbol.

Pr
ess RADIO
or OK
to display the contextual menu.






CHANGING WAVEBAND

Select "Change waveband".

Select "AM / FM" and confi rm.

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Press the button on the numerical keypad to recall a
preset station.
Or press then turn the thumb wheel at the steeringmounted controls.

PRESETTING A STATION


After selecting a station, press one of the buttons on the numerical keypad for 2 seconds to preset the currentstation.
An audible si
gnal confi rms that the station has been preset.
Press RADIO.
ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE RDS


RDS, if activated, allows you to continue listening to the samestation by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However,
in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be
assured throughout the entire country as radio stations do notcover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of the station during a journey.
Select " Guidance options
" then confi rm.

Activate or deactivate "RDS " then confi rm.

RADIO

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MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS

Insert the CD in the player, insert the USBmemory stick in the USB player or connect theUSB peripheral to the USB port using a suitablecable (not supplied)

The system builds playlists (in temporarymemory), an operation which can take froma few seconds to several minutes at the fi rstconnection.
R
educe the number of non-music fi les and the number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The pla
ylists are updated every time the ignition
is switched off or connection of a USB memory stick. However, the system memorises these
lists and if they are not modifi ed, the loadingtime will be shorter.
Pla
y starts automatically after a period which
depends on the capacity of the USB memory stick. SELECTION OF SOURCE
Th
e SOURCE
button on the steering mounted controls allows adirect change to the next media source.
" CD / CD MP
3
"
"
USB, iPod"
"AUX
" "
STREAMING
" "RADIO
"
Pr
ess MUSICto display the "MEDIA
" menu.

Select "Following media source " and confi rm.

Repeat the operation as many times as necessary to obtain the
desired media source (except for radio which is accessible either
with SOURCE
or RADIO). SOURCES