ESP Citroen C3 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

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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 started, 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 certain 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 /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. 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 it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
Monitoring

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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
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 start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
ob

serve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "
di
pped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Monitoring

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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.
You can install a "rear ward facing"
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the operation of the airbags (
ai

rbag
warning lamp on). 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 ward
facing position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR )fixed.
The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The
d
S
C/
aS
R is deactivated.
dSC

: dynamic stability control.
aS

R: anti-slip regulation.Press the button to activate the
d
S
C/
aS
R. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Electronic
stability
programme
(ESP/ASR) flashing.
The ESP/
aS

R regulation is operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/
aS

R system has a fault.Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. 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.
+ fixed, associated with
the ST
oP a

nd
ab
S
w

arning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution
(E
bFd) s

ystem has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Vehicle configuration
once the " Vehicle Configuration" menu has
been selected, you can activate or deactivate
the following equipment:
-
w
iper linked with reverse gear (refer to the
"Visibility"),
-

g
uide-me-home lighting (refer to the
"Visibility"),
-
p

arking sensors (refer to the "
dr
iving" section).
Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the
tyre under-inflation detection system (see the
"Safety" section).
Options
once the "op tions" menu has been selected,
you can start diagnostics of the status of the
equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Display settings
once the "di splay settings" menu has been selected,
you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
-


d ay,
-


h o u r,
-


minutes,
-

1
2 or 24 hour mode.
F
o
n
ce you have selected a setting, press
the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change its value.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to switch
respectively to the previous or next setting.
F

P
ress the "OK" button to save the change
and return to the normal display or press
the "Back" button to cancel.
Setting the date and time
F
P ress the MENU button.
F

S
elect "
di
splay settings" using the " 5" or
" 6 " button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

S
elect the "Year" function using the " 5" or
" 6 " button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

C
hoose the desired value, using the " 7" or
" 8 " button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

R
epeat the procedure to set the "Month",
"
da

y", "Hours", and "Minutes".
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Multifunction screens

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"Telephone" Menu
With audio system on, once this menu is
selected you can configure your bl uetooth
hands-free system (pairing), view the various
telephone directories (list of calls, services...)
and manage your calls (call, hang up, second
call, secret mode...).
For more information on the "Telephone"
function, refer to the "
au

dio system" section.Choice of language
once this menu has been selected, you can
change the language used by the display, by
choosing a new language from the list offered.
For safety reasons, configuration by the
driver of the multifunction screen must
only be done when stationary.
Display configuration
once this menu has been selected, you can
gain access to the following settings:
-
b
rightness-video setting,
-

d
ate and time setting,
-

s
election of units.
on

ce the fuel consumption units have
been changed to mpg, the information
in the screen relating to speed and
distance also changes to mph and miles
respectively.
Setting the date and time
F

Sel
ect the " Set date and time" function
using the " 5" or " 6" button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F
a
d
just the settings one by one using the
" 7 " or " 8" button then confirm with "OK" .
F

T
hen select the "OK" box in the screen
and confirm.
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16/9 colour screen (eMyWay)
It displays the following information
automatically and directly:
- time,
-


date,
-


altitude,
-

a
mbient temperature (the value displayed
flashes if there is a risk of ice),
-

c
heck of the doors,
-
par

king sensor information,
-

w
arning and vehicle function status
messages, displayed temporarily,
-
a

udio functions,
-

t
rip computer information (see the
"Instrument s and controls" section),
-
sa

tellite navigation system information.
-

t
he settings menus for the display screen,
navigation system and vehicle systems.
Controls
To select one of the applications, from the
eMyWay control panel:
F

p
ress the dedicated "RADIO" , "MUSIC",
" N AV " , "TR AFFIC" , "SETUP" or
"PHONE" button for access to the
corresponding menu,
F

t
urn the knob to change the selection,
F

p
ress the knob to confirm the selection,


or
F

p
ress the "Back" button to abandon the
current operation and return to the previous
display.
For more information on these applications,
refer to the "eMyWay" section or to the specific
user guide given to you with the other owner's
documents.
"SETUP" menu
F Press the "SETUP" button to gain access
to the configuration menu. This allows you
to select from the following functions:
-
"Display configuration ",
-
"Voice synthesis ",
-
"Language ",
-
"Vehicle parameters ",
-
"Trip computer ",
Displays in the screen
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Display configuration
This menu allows you to choose a colour
scheme for the screen, adjust the brightness,
date and time and choose the units for distance
(km or miles), fuel consumption (l/100 km,
mpg or km/l) and temperature (°Celsius or
°Fahrenheit).
Date and time
F Press "SETUP ".
F

Sel
ect the " Display configuration " and
press the knob to confirm.
F

Sel
ect "Adjust date and time " and press
the knob to confirm.
F
a
d
just the settings in turn using the
directional arrows then confirm by pressing
the knob.
Select " Synchronise minutes with GPS " so
that the minutes are adjusted automatically by
satellite reception.
Adjustment of voice synthesis
This menu allows you to adjust the volume for
navigation instructions and choose the type of
voice (male or female).
Language
This menu allows you to choose the language
used by the display from a defined list.
Vehicle parameters
This menu allows you to activate or deactivate
certain driving and comfort systems, arranged
by category:
-
"Parking sensors "
-
"Rear wiper operation "
●

"R

ear wiper in reverse: O " (Rear wiper
coupled to reverse)
R

efer to the corresponding section.
-
"Lighting configuration "
●

"D

uration of guide-me-home
lighting:


O" (
au

tomatic guide-me-home
lighting)
R

efer to the corresponding section.
-
"Driving assistance "
●

"I

nitialisation of under-inflation "
(Reinitialisation of the tyre under-
inflation detection system)
R

efer to the corresponding section.
Trip computer
This menu allows you to see information on the
state of the vehicle. You can choose between
the following functions:
-
"al
ert log".
L

ist of active alerts.
-

"
State of functions"
L

ist of the state of functions (activated,
deactivated or faulty).
For safety reasons, configuration of the
multifunction screen by the driver must
only be done when stationary.
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digital air conditioning
The air conditioning operates when the engine is running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic "comfort" programme
Press the "AUTO" button.
The "AUTO" symbol is displayed.
We recommend that you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control of
all of the following functions: passenger
compartment temperature, air flow, air
distribution and air intake, in accordance with
the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the " 5" and " 6" buttons to
change this value.
a setting around
the value 21 enables optimum
comfort to be obtained. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
3. Automatic "visibility" programme
The automatic comfort programme may
not be sufficient for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side
windows (humidity, several passengers,
i c e , e t c .) .
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button 3 indicator lamp comes
on.
The system automatically controls the air
conditioning and the flow of air and provides
optimum air distribution to the windscreen and
side windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5 .
To exit this programme, press button 3 again or
"AUTO" , the indicator lamp on the button goes
off and "AUTO" is displayed.
Manual override
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
The "AUTO" symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the
"AUTO"


button.
For your comfort, when the engine is
switched off, the settings are retained
until the engine is switched on again.
To prevent too great a distribution of
cold air when the engine is cold, the air
flow will only reach its optimum level
gradually.
on e

ntering the vehicle, if the interior
is very cold or hot, there is no need to
change the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfort.
The system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible. Switching to manual mode may not be
suitable (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not provide
optimum comfort.
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Rear seatsBench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (right hand 2/3, left hand 1/3) to adjust the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraintsFolding the backrest
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F

r
elease the backrest using control 1 ,
F

t
ilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F

t
hen, press the lug A . F
Move the corresponding front seat for ward if necessary.F Check that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the
side of the seat backrest.
F Place the head restraints in the low position.
With passengers in the rear seats,
never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
F
P
ull control 1 for wards to release the seat
backrest 2 .
F

F
old the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.
Repositioning the seat backrest
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
F

S

traighten the seat backrest 2
and secure it.
F

C

heck that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1 , is no longer visible.
Comfort