Citroen C3 2015 2.G Repair Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: C3, Model: Citroen C3 2015 2.GPages: 401, PDF Size: 13.04 MB
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audio pre-equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-
fitted audio equipment:
-
a d
ual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
-
a c
oaxial aerial cable,
-
b
asic interference suppression,
-
c
abling for speakers in the front doors and
tweeters in the dashboard,
-
c
abling for speakers in the rear doors
-
a 4
0 -way connector.
be
fore installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who will
give you the part number for a suitable
wiring harness.Fitting an audio unit
F Unclip the storage box on each side using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial coaxial
cable and a 40 -way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided with
your audio unit.
Fitting speakers
It is possible to fit:
- 1 65 mm diameter speakers in the front
doors,
-
1
30 mm diameter speakers in the rear
doors,
-
2
2.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the
dashboard.
The audio unit is fitted in place of one of the
storage boxes located below the heating and
air conditioning control panel.
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Comfort
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Connector lines
A1(+) Right hand rear speaker
A2 (+) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A3 (+) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
A4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
A5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
A6 (-) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A7 (-) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
a
8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
a
9
no
t used
A10
no
t used
A11
no
t used
A12 (+) Permanent
A13
no
t used
A14
no
t used
A15 (+) Ignition switched (operation of the audio system only with the ignition on)
A16 Earth Never use a separate wire to connect
the (+) of your audio equipment (risk of
discharging of the battery).
Comfort
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"Comfort"
sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module,
smoking kit, fragrance cartridges, 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 convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Style":
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
handles ... "Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot
containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, door sill
protectors, bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outside
the CITROËN
dealer network, this must
be done making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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"Multimedia": b
luetooth® hands-free kit, support for b
luetooth® hands-free kit, audio systems with
steering controls inter face, portable satellite
navigation system, semi-integral portable
navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system,
d
Vd
player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, USB Box, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/
smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephone
charge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn
dealer for the
specification 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).
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
by g
oing to a CITR
oËn
dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECH
n
a
T
URE" 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 CITR
oËn
may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Comfort
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Remote control keySystem which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as
well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote
control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
ac
cording to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
ac
cording to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
automatically lock itself again after
thirty seconds unless a door or the boot
is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message.
F
U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F
S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F
S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F
C
lip the casing.
F
R
einitialise the remote control.
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds. If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer as soon as possible.
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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 code
required 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 n
ot 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 have
to 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 compartment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the
vehicle.
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 metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Window controlsThe one-touch type has a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected and there is a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear
switches on all models.
1.
D
river's electric window.
2.
P
assenger's electric window.
3.
R
ear right electric window.
4.
R
ear left electric window.
5.
D
eactivating the rear electric window and
door switches.
D
eactivation of the rear electric window
controls.
Electric windowsF Press or pull the switch. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods of
operation:
-
m
anual mode
F
P
ress or pull the switch gently. The
window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
-
a
utomatic mode
F
P
ress or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.
F
P
ressing or pulling the switch again
stops the movement of the window.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
During this period of 45 seconds, if you
open a door while opening a window,
the window stops. The ignition must
then be switched on again to operate
the windows.
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Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are fitted
with a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear window and
door switches
F For the safety of your children, press switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
operational.
Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric windows:
F
r
elease the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
F
h
old the switch for approximately
one
second after closing,
F
p
ress the switch to lower the window
automatically.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.
In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):
F
p
ress the switch beyond the point of
resistance and then release it: the
window opens completely,
F
t
hen pull it immediately without
passing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely,
F
c
ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, reverse the movement
of the window. To do this, press the
switch concerned.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window switches,
they should ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the
windows.
The driver should ensure that
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior
rear door controls* (refer to the "Child
safety - Electric child lock" section).
*
d
ep
ending on country.
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doors
Opening
From outside
F after unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front door control to open the door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
F
P
ull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
- When the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:
-
W
hen the vehicle is moving (speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.
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