tow Citroen C3 RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual
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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 103Hazard warning lamps 103Horn 103Emergency or assistance call 104Braking assistance systems 104Trajectory control systems 105Front seat belts 106Airbags 108
8 - SAFETY 103 Î111
Parking brake 1126-speed manual gearbox 112Gear effi ciency indicator 113Electronic gearbox 114Automatic gearbox 118Stop & Start 121Hill start assist 124Speed limiter 125Cruise control 127Rear parking sensors 129
9 - DRIVING 112 Î 130
Bonnet 132Running out of fuel (Diesel) 132Petrol engines 133Diesel engines 134Checking levels 135Checks 136
10 - CHECKS131 Î137
Temporary puncture repair kit 138Changing a wheel 143Changing a bulb 147Changing a fuse 153Battery 160Energy economy mode 162Changing a wiper blade 162Towing the vehicle 163Towing a trailer 165Audio pre-equipment 166Accessories 167
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 138 Î168
Petrol engines 169Petrol weights 170LPG engines 172LPG weights 173Diesel engines 174Diesel weights 176Dimensions 178Identifi cation markings 179
12 - TECHNICALD ATA 169 A Î 180
VISUAL
SEARCH237 Î 240
ALPHABETICALINDEX 241 Î 244
AUDIOandTELEMATICS 181 Î 236
Emergency or assistance 181MyWay 183Audio system 215
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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamps.
or
Front and rear foglamps.
Wipers
2.
Fast wipe.
1.
Normal wipe.
Int.
Intermittent wipe.
0.
Park.
AUTO È
Automatic rain sensitive wipers
or single wipe.
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Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
Switching on "AUTO" mode
)
Push the stalk downwards and re-
lease it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
)
Push the stalk upwards and return it
to position "0"
.
Ring B: rear wiper
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SEEING CLEARLY
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive by
changing up quite soon. If your vehicle
has the system, the gear effi ciency indica-
tor invites you to change up; it is displayed
in the instrument panel, follow its instru-
ctions.
With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, ac-
cording to the type of gearbox, without
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily
or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background traffi c
noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.
Control the use of your electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down
(sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is at-
tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front fo-
glamps when the level of light does not
require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving
off, particularly in winter; your vehicle
will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (fi lm, music,
video game...), you will contribute to-
wards limiting the consumption of elec-
trical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
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MONITORING
Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off
again, then start the engine.
Parking brake
fi xed.
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 further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Driving" section.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
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COMFORT
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior
air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles,
the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the
boot.
)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system.
)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.
)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the servicing
booklet.
)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and
so improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature
is very high, fi rst ventilate the
passenger compartment for a
few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a set-
ting high enough to quickly
change the air in the passenger
compartment.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.
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COMFORT
4. Air conditioning on/off
Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause
some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning is resumed when the button is
pressed again. The symbol "A/C"
is
displayed.
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
Press this button for recircula-
tion of the interior air. The air
recirculation symbol 5
is dis-
played.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
6. Air distribution adjustment Avoid prolonged recirculation of
interior air (risk of condensation
or deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing this button several
times in succession enables
the air fl ow to be directed in
turn towards:
- the windscreen and the side win-
dows (demisting or defrosting),
- the windscreen, side windows and
air vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows,
the air vents and the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells,
- the footwells,
- the air vents and the footwells,
- the air vents.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air fl ow.
The air fl ow symbol, the fan, fi lls pro-
gressively according to the value re-
quested.
Switching the system off
Avoid driving for long periods
with the air conditioning switched
off (risk of misting and reduction
of the air quality in the cabin). Press the air fl ow "empty fan"
button 7
until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight fl ow of air resulting from the
movement of the vehicle, remains per-
ceptible however.
Pressing the air fl ow "full fan"
button 7
or
on "AUTO"
reactivates the system with
the values set before it was switched off. Press the "empty fan"
button
to decrease the air fl ow. For maximum cooling or heating
of the cabin, it is possible to go
beyond the minimum 14 or maxi-
mum 28 values.
)
Press the blue button 2
un-
til "LO"
is displayed or the
red button 2
until "HI"
is dis-
played. Press this button again or press the
"AUTO"
button to resume automatic
management of the intake of air. The air
recirculation symbol 5
goes off.
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COMFORT
REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cushion
and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand
1/3) which can be folded individually to
adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down).
Folding the backrest
)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
)
Check that the seat belt is posi-
tioned correctly on the side of the
seat backrest.
)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
Repositioning the seat backrest
)
Straighten the seat backrest 2
and
secure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible. They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
)
release the backrest using control 1
,
)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,
)
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,
)
then, press the lug A
.
When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts. Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat backrest 2
.
)
Fold the seat backrest 2
on to the
cushion.
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ACCESS
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote con-
trol battery or in the event of a remote
control malfunction, you can no longer
unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
)
First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition
on)
.
)
Press the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.
)
Switch 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 fl at, you are
informed by illumination of
this warning lamp, an audi-
ble signal and a message in the multi-
function screen.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.
)
Slide the fl at battery out of its loca-
tion.
)
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.
)
Clip the casing.
)
Reinitialise the remote control.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to po-
sition 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Do not attach any heavy objects
to the key as this could weigh
down on it when in the ignition
switch and cause a fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the igni-
tion switch, an audible signal
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
Starting the vehicle
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release
the key.
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VISIBILITY
Rear wiper
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated
via the vehicle confi guration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined
time.
B.
Rear wiper selection ring:
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle car-
rier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu.
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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.