display CITROEN C3 2021 Owner's Guide

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In cold weather with the engine cold,
the air flow is increased gradually until
the comfort setting has been reached,
in order to limit the delivery of cold air
into the passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested,
there is no need to alter the value
displayed in order to reach more quickly
the required level of comfort. The
system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible.
This setting is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the last setting used remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated.
To change the current setting, press the button
several times in succession to access the
desired mode:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
" Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
Automatic programme mode setting
F Go to the secondary page by
pressing this button to vary the
automatic comfort programme,
choosing one of the modes
offered.
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Resuming manual control
You can manually adjust the air flow and
distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the automatic
comfort programme is deactivated.F

P
ress the AUTO button to
activate the automatic comfort
programme again.Air flow adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the air flow.
The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three
buttons. Windscreen.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
The three buttons can be activated
simultaneously. In this case, the flows
of air from the central and side vents
and the footwell vents are favoured.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function.
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Glove box
Sun visor
The driver's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror, with concealing flap and a document
(or ticket) holder. It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
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o open the glove box, raise the handle.F
T o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
12 V socket
Do not exceed the maximum power
rating of the socket (other wise there is a
risk of damaging your portable device).
Do not attach or stick anything to the
passenger's sun visor; this could cause
injuries if the front airbag (fitted in the
roof) is deployed.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Auxiliary socket
USB port
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the " Audio and telematics"
supplement.
When the USB port is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power
drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle. It permits the connection of a portable device
so that you can listen to your music files via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of the files is done using your
portable device.
It allows the connection of a portable device or
a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are sent to your
audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted or audio system controls.
For more information on using this equipment,
refer to the "Audio and telematics" supplement.
Front armrest
Comfort system for the driver and front
passenger.
Height adjustment
F Fully lower the armrest.
F
R aise it to the required position (low,
intermediate or high).
F

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nce in the high position, lift to release it
and return it to the low position.
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Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lightingSelection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.
Lighting off / Daytime running lamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
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Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the
windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated, by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one
minute.
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This symbol appears in the
instrument panel display and a
message is displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
This symbol disappears from the instrument
panel display and a message is displayed.
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From approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp(s)
flash(es) for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal.
Once these two minutes have
elapsed, the warning lamp(s)
remain(s) on until the driver or front
passenger fastens their seat belt.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamps Front seat belt warning lamps
On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp(s) A and/or B or C (depending
on the instrument panel) come(s)
on in the instrument panel and the
corresponding warning lamp (1 or 2 )
comes on in red in the passenger's
seat belt and front airbag warning
lamp display, if the driver's seat belt
or passengers' seat belts are not
fastened or are unfastened.
Symbols LCD instrument panel.
A.
F

ront left seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
B.
F

ront right seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
Rear seat belt warning lamps
The corresponding warning
lamp (3 to 5 ) comes on in red in the
seat belt and front airbag warning
lamp display, if one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
1.
F

ront left seat belt warning lamp.
2.
F

ront right seat belt warning lamp.
3.
R

ear right seat belt warning lamp.
4. R
ear centre seat belt warning lamp.
5. R
ear left seat belt warning lamp.
Text LCD instrument panel.
C.
F

ront and rear seat belts not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F
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ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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urn it to the "OFF" position.
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emove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes in the seat belt
warning lamps display screen or in
the instrument panel. It stays on while
the airbag is deactivated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a rearward facing
child
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
for ward movement. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belt warning lamps display
screen or in the instrument panel for
approximately one minute to signal
that the front airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
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Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and
Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector at position P or N .
F

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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal. If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering column; a
message warns you when this is needed. The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in
this zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone
so that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the
"Key not detected - Back-up starting"
section.
F
B
riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines , in temperatures below
zero and/or with a cold engine, the engine will
not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F

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ith a manual gearbox, you should
keep the clutch pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the
"START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
or
F

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ith an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running. As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
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