dashboard Citroen C3 2013 2.G Owner's Manual
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.Familiarisation
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Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compar tment lighting
improves visibilit
y inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions. It comprises several lamps,
located in the automatic day/night mirror support and in the lower dashboard storagecompartment.
Gear shift indicator
Depending on the driving conditions and your
driving style, this system may suggests when to change up to reduce your fuel consumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the passenger compartment from its location in the ventilationsystem.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfor t, the system then automatically controls this level
according to the ambient conditions.
Audio and communication
systems
This equipment benefits from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
USB por t, Bluetooth hands-free system, eMyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxiliary
inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.eMyWay
Interior
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Audio s
ystem
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Monitoring
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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is star ted, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Associated warnings
The illumination of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicator flashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicatorr
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Hazard warning lamps flashing with audiblesignal.The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Certain warning lamps may come on
in one of two different modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the operating status of the vehicle can itbe ascertained whether the situation isnormal or whether a fault has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Passenger's airbag system fixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat.
Set the control to the ON position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASR
fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stabilit
y programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Pr
ess the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
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The instrument panel remains illuminated with
only the vehicle speed and cruise control or
speed limiter information, if in use.
If there is an aler t or a change in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Activation
) With the lighting on, press the left handbutton of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.
) Press the button again to reduce the lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting. ) Press the button again to activate the black
panel.
Black panel
System allowing cer tain displays to be switched
off for night driving.
Activation
When the lighting is on: )press the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls, )when the level of brightness required isreached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles
fitted with daytime running lamps,pressing the button does not have any effect.
Lighting dimmer
System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation to theexterior brightness.
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Comfort
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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 CITRO
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Scented air freshener System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial and the various fragrance car tridges available.
Thi
s dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance. )Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance. )Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the
fragrance.
Leave the central vents open.
Fragrance cartridge
Removing the cartridge
)Press the dial and turn it a quarter of a turnanti-clockwise. )Remove the cartridge.
)Refit its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge
)
Remove the cartridge from the sealingcase. )
Install the car tridge (flower at top left). )
Press the dial and turn it a quar ter of a turnclockwise.
As a safety precaution, do not carry out any action on the car tridge whiledriving. Do not dismantle the car tridges.Do not attempt to refill the fragrancediffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
Do not discard the original cartridge as this ser ves as a plug when no fragrance cartridge is in use. In order to preser ve the ser vice life of the cartridge, turn the dial fully to the leftwhen you no longer wish to diffuse the fragrance in the passenger compartment.
The intensity of diffusion of the fragrance may depend on the ventilationor air conditioning settings.
Adjustment dial
This car tridge can be removed easily. Thefirst time it is used, replace the plug with a real cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.