warning CITROEN C3 PLURIEL 2007 Owner's Manual

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B R A K E S
Parking brake
The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position.
Parking brake released
The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the brake fl uid level is insuffi cient or that the braking distribu-tor is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fu lly released when you switch the ignition on.Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).

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ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault. Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on durin g the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive. In both cases, the normal braking system remains effi cient, exactly a s on a vehicle without ABS. However, in order for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.for the security associated with the correct associated with the
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.
System of emergency braking assistance
(For vehicles with the ABS system)
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the requ ired braking pressure more rapidly, thus to reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emerg ency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Emergency braking or sudden deceleration automatically operates th e hazard warning lamps. They will cease to operate automatically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
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Operational anomaly
If the system is malfunctioning, the warning lamp ESP lights up in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take additional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with the assembly and repair procedures approved by CITROËN.on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic parts and electronic
After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y
P R O G R A M M E ( E S P )
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.Press button A.
The warning lamp associated with control A (AESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.ally
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 3 0 mph).ally
Manually with another press on button allyA.




This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automati-cally on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Operation
The ESP warning lamp fl ashes in the instrument panel if the ESP system is cor-recting the vehicle's trajectory.

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Overspeed alert
Function for keeping to a desired maximum speed.
A short press on control E activates this function (the warning lamp lights up).
To pre-set or modify the desired alert speed, when you have reach ed this speed, give a long press on control E (located on the dashboard central panel) until you hear a confi rmation gong.
An audible signal indicates that the programmed speed is being exceeded.
To cancel
Give another short press on control E to deactivate this function (the warn-ing lamp goes out).
Note: The overspeed alert only functions for speeds above around 30 km/h (around 20 mph).

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Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
If one of the doors, or the rear screen or the tailgate, is open or not properly closed, then the cen-tral locking does not operate.
The warning lamp associated with the control A signals 3 statuses:Alt fl ashes when the ignition key is in the stop position or when the key is not detected and the doors are locked.It lights up when the ignition key is in the “accessories” position or “ignition + engine running” or starter position and if the door s are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using t he remote control or the key.
Anti-theft
As soon as the vehicle reaches a speed of around 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the rear screen and the tailgate lock automatically. The rear screen and the tailgate unlock when a door is opened or when you press the locking/unlocking button.
Anti-theft protection
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors as soon as you reach approximately 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again aut omatically when the vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Activation / Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the central unlocking button until a message is displayed.



Manual operation (Emergency mode)
It is possible to lock the vehicle’s doors, in the event of an electrical malfunction, by actioning control Bon each door.
With the door open, insert for example the end of a key into the cavity and turn.
Then close the door.
After a repair, normal functioning resumes by means of the unlock-ing control A, the remote control or the key used in the driver’s door.
If you decide to drive with the doors locked, remember that in the event of an accident t h i s r e n d e r s a c c e s s more difficult for the emergency services.
A C C E S S
A N T I - T H E F T A N D A N T I - I N T R U S I O N P R O T E C T I O N

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Warning: The automatic air conditioning system uses a temperature sensor located on the dashboard (see reference A), this sensor should not be obstructed.
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position “0”.
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passen-ger compartment from disagree-able odours or smoke coming from outside and increases the effi ciency and rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A (warn-ing lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin tempera-ture, place control A or B in the air recircula-tion position and control 4 on maximum in the 4red zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.
Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold posi-tion.
Open the air vents.Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maxi-mum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the tempera-ture control 4 to adjust comfort.





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1. Automatic air conditioning2. Display3. Temperature adjustment4. Air conditioning5. Air recirculation6. Air distribution7. Air fl ow8. Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windows9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than the temperature outside if the air conditioning is not operating.
The air conditioning maintains optimum com-fort whatever the climatic conditions, through permanent automatic operation (you have pressed the “AUTO” button).Note: The automatic mode only calls for conditioned air in order to attain the desired cabin temperature or to remove air humidity. Therefore the air conditioning warning lamp may come on only intermittently.
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To increase it.
To decrease it.
The level of air fl ow is indicated on the display by the progressive fi lling of the fan blades (seven possible adjustment positions).
Note: If you place the air blower on position 0, the sys-tem is deactivated (the display disappears).
Note: In AUTO position the air fl ow displayed is that chosen by the system.
7. Air fl ow
Heater blower control. Press button:
8. Demisting - Defrosting
While it is operating, the warning lamp lights and the symbol appears on the display.
This control is for rapid deicing or demist-ing of the windscreen and side windows. It automati-cally triggers the air conditioning, optimising air fl ow and air distribution for the continued comfort of the vehicle occupants.
To stop it, press again either on the button 8 or on the button “AUTO”.
9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
Press AUTO to return the system to its automatic function.

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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a “r ear-facing” child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “OFF” position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “ON” position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.