parking brake CITROEN C3 2021 Owners Manual

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Driving recommendations 151
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

1
53
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

1
56
Parking brake

1
59
5 -speed manual gearbox

1
60
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
61
Gear shift indicator

1
65
Hill start assist

1
66
Stop & Start

1
67
Memorising speeds

1
70
Speed limit recognition

1
71
Speed limiter

1
75
Cruise control

1
78
Fatigue detection system

1
82
Lane Departure Warning System

1
83
Blind Spot Monitoring System

1
84
Parking sensors

1
87
Reversing camera

1
89
Under-inflation detection
1

90
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
™ 19
3
Driving
Fuel tank 196
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
98
Snow chains

2
00
Very cold climate screen

2
01
Towing a trailer

2
02
Energy economy mode

2
03
Changing a wiper blade

2
04
Roof bars

2
05
Bonnet


206
Petrol engines

2
07
Diesel engines

2
08
Checking levels

2
09
Chec ks
2

13
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 15
AIRBUMP
® protectors 2 19
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 20
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
20
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
21
Spare wheel
2

26
Changing a bulb

2
34
Changing a fuse

2
41
12 V battery

2
48
To w i n g
2

5 2
In the event of a breakdown
Engines 254
Weights
2
54
Dimensions
2

57
Identification markings
2

58
Technical data
Alphabetical index
For the audio and telematic systems,
refer to the supplement to the handbook
or go to the following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

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Remove control key / Keyless Entry and Starting system 5 6 - 67
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l
ocking / unlocking
the vehicle
-


battery
Starting / switching off the engine 153 -15 8
Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention (Diesel) 19 6 -19 9
Running out of Diesel fuel

2
20
AdBlue
® tank 21 5 -218
AIRBUMP® protectors 2 19
Boot
6
9
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o

pening / closing
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b

ack-up release
Temporary puncture
repair kit

2
21-225
Spare wheel
2
26-233
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tools
-

r

emoving / refitting
Snow chains
2
00
Changing bulbs
2
38-239
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r

ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps Glass panoramic sunroof

9
5
ConnectedCAM C ITROËN
™ 19
3 -19 4
Roof bars
2
05
Wiper control stalk
1
13 -116
Changing a wiper blade
2
04
Door mirrors
1
03
Blind Spot Monitoring System
18
4 -18 6
Doors 68
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o
pening / closing
Central locking
7
0
Electric windows
7
4-75
Alarm 7 2-73
Lighting control stalk
1
05 -112
Guide-me-home lighting

1
11
Daytime running lamps

1
10
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1
12
Changing bulbs
2

34-237
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f
ront lamps
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fo

glamps
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d

irection indicator repeaters
Electronic stability control (ESC): ABS, EBFD, EBA, ASR, DSC 123 -125Under-inflation detection 19 0 -192Tyre pressures 25 8
Reversing camera

1

89
Parking sensors

1

87-188
Towbar

1

52, 202
Towing
2

52-253
Over view

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Instruments and controls
Door mirrors 103
Blind Spot Monitoring System
18

4 -18 6
Electric windows

7
4-75
Opening the bonnet

2
06 Ventilation
8

3-84
Heating
8
5
Manual air conditioning
8
6 - 87
Automatic air conditioning
8
8 -91
Front demist / defrost
9
2
Rear screen demist /
defrost
9
3
5 -speed manual gearbox
1
60
Automatic gearbox

1
61-164
Gear efficiency indicator

1
65
Hill start assist

1
66
Stop & Start

1
67-169
Touch screen

4
4- 49
Monochrome screen C
4
1- 43
Setting the date / time
5
4-55
Parking brake
1
59
Courtesy lamp

9
4
Rear view mirror
1
04
Emergency or assistance call
1
19 -122
ConnectedCAM C ITROËN
™ 19
3 -19 4
Over view

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Rear foglampfixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With an ignition switch and key, wait until the indicator
lamp goes off before starting.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator 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.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
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Instruments

30
Under-inflationfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection
,
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has a fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Foot on the
brake fixed.
The brake pedal is not pressed
sufficiently. 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
.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety precaution, the driver must only
carry out actions requiring sustained attention
when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.If you are obliged to drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
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d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or leave the engine running over areas
where inflammable substances and
materials are present: grass, leaves,
etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
For more information on Weights , refer to the
corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
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F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
F

d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),


or
F

p
ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F

i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F

u
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
F

W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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Parking brake
ApplicationRelease
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on
or has not been fully released.
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle. F
P ull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.
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