brake Citroen C3 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Contents
Direction indicators 105
Hazard warning lamps 105
Horn 106
Emergency or assistance call 106
Braking assistance systems 107
Tr ajectory control systems 108
Front seat belts 109
Airbags 111
Safety
Parking brake 115
6-speed manual gearbox 115
Gear effi ciency indicator 116
Electronic gearbox 117
Automatic gearbox 121
Stop & Start 124
Hill start assist 127
Speed limiter 128
Cruise control 130
Rear parking sensors 132
Reversing camera 134
Driving
Emergency or assistance 195
eMyWay 197
Audio system 251
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 136
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 137
Petrol engines 138
Diesel engines 139
Checking levels 140
Checks 142
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 144
Changing a wheel 149
Snow chains 156
Changing a bulb 157
Changing a fuse 164
Battery 171
Energy economy mode 174
Changing a wiper blade 175
To w i ng the vehicle 176
To w i ng a trailer 178
Audio pre-equipment 180
Accessories 182
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 184
Petrol wei
ghts 185
LPG engines 187
LPG weights 188
Diesel engines 189
Diesel weights 191
Dimensions 193
Identifi cation markings 194
Visual search

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1. Steering lock and ignition. 2.Audio equipment steering wheel controls.3.Wiper / screenwash / trip computer controlstalk.4.
Microphone.
5. Scented air freshener.
6.Central locking switch.
7. Multifunction screen.
8.Hazard warning lamps switch. 9.
Central adjustable air vents.10.Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.11. Passenger's airbag.12 .
Side adjustable air vent.13.Glove box / Passenger's airbag deactivation / Audio/video sockets.14.Parking brake.15.Central armrest with storage. 16.
Upper and lower storage.17.Audio system or eMyWay. 18.Heating / air conditioning controls.
Instruments and controls

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Electronic gearbox

5 or 6 -speed electronic gearbox offering the choice of the comfor t of automated operation or
the pleasure of manual gear changing.1. Gear lever. 2.Steering-mounted "-" control paddle.3.Steering-mounted "+" control paddle.
Display in the instrument panel
The gear engaged or the driving mode selected appears in the instrument panel screen.
N.Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 to 5 / 6.Gears engaged.AUTO.Automated mode.


Starting and moving off
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Select position N.)
Apply the foot brake firmly. )
Start the engine.)
Select automated mode (position A) or Amanual mode (position M) by moving thegear lever 1 ,


or
engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1to position R.) Release the parking brake. )
Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal, then move off.

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Familiarisation
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Automatic gearbox

Starting and moving off
)Apply the parking brake. )Select position P
or N
. )Start the engine.)Apply the foot brake. )Release the parking brake. )Then select position R , D
or M . )Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal: the vehicle moves off on its own. This 4-speed
gearbox offers the choice of thecomfor t of automatic operation or the pleasure
of manual gear changing.1. Gear lever.2.
"S" (sport) switch. 3." 7" (snow) switch.

Display in the instrument panel

The driving mode selected and/or the gear engaged appear in the instrument panelscreen.
P.Park.
R. Reverse.
N.Neutral.D.Drive (Automatic operation).
S.Sportprogramme. 7Snow programme.
1 to 4. Gears engaged.-.
Invalid value in manual operation.

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Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
-with a manual gearbox:
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and you release the clutch pedal,

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with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox:at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or you move the gear lever to position N.

In some circumstances, STOP mode may notbe available; the "ECO"warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
Going into engine START mode

The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts:
-with a manual gearbox:when youdepress the clutch pedal,
-with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox:

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with the gear lever in position A
or M ,
when you release the brake pedal,

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or with the gear lever in position N
andthe brake pedal released, when you put
the gear lever in position Aor M ,

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or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances,
START mode may beinvoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
switch; the warninglamp in the button comes on.

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The system is reactivated automatically every time the vehicle is star ted using the key.
Before refueling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.

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Eco-driving Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waitingand drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system,the gear shift indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the instrument panel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A",according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. Thesepractices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.


Control the use of your electrical
equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.

Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperaturein the passenger compar tment down (sunroof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.


Avoid running the engine before moving off, par ticularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.


As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting theconsumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your por table devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed.The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine pre-heatingfixed.The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.
Parking brakefixed.The parking brake is applied or not properly released.Release the parking brake to switch off the warninglamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

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Foot on thebrake pedalfixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to start the engine (lever in position N ).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P.PIf you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and
/or the parking brake.
Automatic wipingfixed.The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

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Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)

fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)

flashing.The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fix
ed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop without delay.
Braking

fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABS
warning lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

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Operating fault
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop. If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied b
y an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which couldresult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
together with the STOPand ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
Th
e effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.
















Braking assistance systems


Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability andmanoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing thepressure. Group of supplementar
y systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in completesafety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).