Citroen C3 RHD 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.

Version without Zenith windscreen
GLOVE BOX




)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It houses the front passenger airbag de-
activation switch A
.
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see the "Practical information - §
Changing a fuse" section).
CENTRE ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the driver
and front passenger.

Storage



)
For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

)
For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS
USB PLAYER

The USB port is located in the "AUX"

box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod
® generation 5 and later type or
USB memory stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted
to your audio equipment and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.

When it is in use, the portable
device charges automatically.

For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET



)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.







AUXILIARY SOCKET


The auxiliary socket is located in the
" AUX
" box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod
® type, to listen to your music
fi les using the vehicle's speakers.

For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the MyWay or
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section. The management of the fi les is
done using your portable device.

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FITTINGS
STORAGE DRAWER
The storage drawer is located under the
driver's seat.

Opening


)
Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.



Removal



)
Bring the drawer to the end of its
travel.

)
Press the ends of the slides.

)
Raise the drawer and pull it fully.



Refitting



)
Engage the drawer in its slides.

)
At the end of its travel, press on the
top of the drawer to secure it.
Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.
MATS

Removable carpet protection.
Fitting

When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,
on the driver's side use only the fi xings
provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.
Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:


)
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,

)
unclip the fi xings,

)
remove the mat.



Refitting

To refi t the mat on the driver's side:


)
position the mat correctly,

)
refi t the fi xings by pressing,

)
check that the mat is secured cor-
rectly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:


- only use mats which are
suited to the fi xings already
present in the vehicle; these
fi xings must be used,

- never fi t one mat on top of
another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with ac-
cess to the pedals and hinder the
operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.

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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS


1.
Rear parcel shelf


(see following page for details)

2.
Hooks


(see following page for details)

3.
Location for Hi-Fi amplifi er


4.
Stowing rings


5.
Storage box (version equipped
with a temporary puncture repair
kit)


(see following page for details)
or
Tool box (version equipped with
a spare wheel)


(refer to section "Practical Informa-
tion - § Changing a wheel")

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FITTINGS
REAR PARCEL SHELF

To remove the shelf:


)
unhook the two cords,

)
raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it
on each side.

HOOKS


The hooks can be used to hold shop-
ping bags.
STORAGE BOX




)
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the
strap upwards to gain access to the
storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary
puncture repair kit, a box of spare bulbs,
a fi rst aid kit, two warning triangles, ...


)
refi t the boot fl oor carpet by folding it
slightly in the middle.

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CHILD SAFETY

CITROËN recommends
that
children should travel in the rear
seats
of your vehicle:


- "rearwards-facing"
up to
the age of 2,

- "forwards-facing"
over the
age of 2.

*
The rules for carrying children are
specifi c to each country. Refer to the
current legislation in your country.
TO CHILD SEATS

Although one of CITROËN's main cri-
teria when designing your vehicle, the
safety of your children also depends on
you.
For maximum safety, please observe
the following recommendations:


- in accordance with European reg-
ulations, all children under the
age of 12 or less than one and
a half metres tall must travel in
approved child seats suited to
their weight
, on seats fi tted with a
seat belt or ISOFIX mountings * ,

- statistically, the safest seats in
your vehicle for carrying children
are the rear seats,


- a child weighing less than 9 kg
must travel in the "rearwards-
facing" position both in the front
and in the rear.


"Forwards-facing"
When a "forwards-facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat
,
adjust the vehicle's seat to the interme-
diate longitudinal position with the seat
back upright and leave the passenger
airbag activated.
"Rearwards-facing"
When a "rearwards-facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat
,
it is essential that the passenger airbag
is deactivated. Otherwise, the child
would risk being seriously injured or
killed if the airbag were to infl ate
.

Intermediate longitudinal position

CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT

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CHILD SAFETY


Passenger airbag OFF

Refer to the advice given on the label
present on both sides of the passenger's
sun visor.

To assure the safety of your child, you must deactivate the passenger's
front airbag when you install a child seat in the rearwards facing position
on the front passenger's seat.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the child could be seriously injured or killed
if the airbag were deployed.

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CHILD SAFETY
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured
using a three point seat belt
:


Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg



Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg






L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe
Plus"
Installed in the
rearwards-facing
position.



L2

"KIDDY Comfort Pro"

The impact shield
must be used
for carrying
young children
(from 9 to 18 kg).


Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg






L3

"RECARO Start''



L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"
From the age
of 6 years
(approximately
22 kg), the booster is
used on its own.




L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fi tted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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CHILD SAFETY
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt
and universally approved (a)
in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.


Weight of the child and indicative age




Seat



Under 13 kg


(groups 0 ( b ) and 0+)
Up to approx
1 year

From 9 to 18 kg


(group 1)
1 to 3 years
approx

From 15 to 25 kg


(group 2)
3 to 6 years
approx

From 22 to 36 kg


(group 3)
6 to 10 years
approx
Front passenger seat ( c )


U



U



U



U


Outer rear seats

U



U



U



U


Centre rear seat

U



U



U



U



(a)
Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt.

(b

)
Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the front passenger seat.

(c

)
Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U : Seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rearwards-facing"
and/or "forwards-facing".

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CHILD SAFETY




ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- a child or children alone and un-
supervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the
"Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the
rear windows.
Children under the age of 10 must
not travel in the "forwards-facing"
position on the front passenger seat,
unless the rear seats are already oc-
cupied by other children, cannot be
used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rearwards-facing" child seat
is installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.

Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of
a booster seat which has a back, fi t-
ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level. The incorrect installation of a child
seat in a vehicle compromises the
child's protection in the event of an
accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the
seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
tightened correctly on the child seat
and that it secures the child seat fi rmly
on the seat of your vehicle. If your
passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for-
wards-facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle's seat
and that the head restraint does not
cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.