ignition Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

Access
72
Locking the vehicle
w
ith exterior perimeter
protection only
If the alarm is triggered ten times insuccession, the eleventh time will result in it becoming inactive.If the indicator lamp in button A flashes rapidly, this indicates that the alarm was triggered during your absence. When the ignition is switched on, this flashingstops immediately.To a v o i d t r iggering the alarm whenwashing your vehicle, lock it using the key in the driver's door lock.


To be effective, this deactivation mustbe carried out each time the ignition is switched off.
Deactivation of the interior volumetric protection
)Switch off the ignition.
)Within ten seconds, press button Auntil
the indicator lamp is on continuously.)Get out of the vehicle.)Lock or deadlock the vehicle without delay using the locking button on the remote control.
The exterior perimeter protection alone remains
activated; the indicator lamp in button A flashes
once per second.
Reactivation of the interior volumetric protection
)Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control. )Relock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm is activated again with both types
o
f protection; the indicator lamp in button Aflashes once per second.

Tr iggering of the alarm


This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
approximatel
y thirty seconds.
After it has been triggered, both types of
protection are again operational.

Failure of the remote control
)
Unlock the vehicle using the key in the driver's door lock.)
Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.




Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's or passenger's door lock.




Malfunction


When the ignition is switched on, illumination of
the indicator lamp in button A
for ten secondsindicates malfunction with the siren.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


* Accordin
g to country.


Automatic activation *



2 minutes after the last door or the boot isclosed, the alarm is activated automatically.)To avoid triggering the alarm on entering
the vehicle, first press the unlocking buttonon the remote control.

4
Access
73

















Window controls System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected on the
one-touch models and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.Driver's electric window.2.Passenger's electric window.3.Rear right electric window.4.Rear left electric window.5. Deactivating the rear electric windowand door switches.Electric windows ) Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as theswitch is released.

One-touch electric
windows
There are two methods of
operation:


-
manual mode)Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch
i
s released.-automatic mode)Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the switch is released.)Pressing the switch again stops themovement of the window.

The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff or until a front door is opened.During this period of 45 seconds, if youopen a door while opening a window, the window stops. The ignition must then be switched on again to operatethe windows.

Access
74
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are fittedwith a safety anti-pinch function.When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear window and door switches
)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.


Reinitialisation

In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric windows: )release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
)hold the switch for approximately
one second after closing,)press the switch to lower the windowautomatically. The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. In the event of unwanted opening of thewindow on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )press the switch beyond the point of resistance and then release it: thewindow opens completely,)then pull it immediately withoutpassing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely,)continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.

Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, reverse the movement of the window. To do this, press theswitch concerned. When the driver operates the passenger electric window switches, they should ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver should ensure that passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Childsafety - § Electric child lock").

4
Access
79


























Fuel tank


Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum level is
reached this warnin
g lamp comes on on the instrument panel. When it first comes on there remains approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.


Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap remindsyou of the type of fuel to be used depending onyour engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.To
fill the tank safely:)the engine must be switched off,) open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
) remove the cap and hook it onto the cliplocated on the inside of the flap, )
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: ) put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
) close the flap.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
runnin
g out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); (Depending on version:
approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key.

The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel system.

Visibility
84
Manual guide-me-home
li
ghting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.

Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.)
A further "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.



Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, allof the lamps switch off automatically, unless guide-me-home lighting isactivated.

If the lighting is switched on manually after switching off the ignition, there is an audible signal when a front door is opened to warn the driver that theyhave forgotten to switch off the vehicle'slighting, with the ignition off.

5
Visibility
89
Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Activation

Switchin
g off Operatin
g fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk. This is controlled manuall
y by the driver bypushing stalk Ato the "AUTO"position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk Aupwards, returning it toposition "0". It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a messa
ge in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must bereactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A
downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.Switch off the automatic wiping when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic wiping.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

Visibility
90
Version with Zenith windscreen
1.Rear side reading lamps
2.Rear courtesy lamp

Central or rear courtesy lamps
Version without Zenith windscreen
A.Central courtesy lamp


Front side reading lamps
)With the ignition on, the first press of thecorresponding switch switches on the reading lamp concerned in permanent
lighting mode. )Following a second press, it comes on:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button
is pressed, in order to locate your
v
ehicle. In this position, the courtes
y lamp
comes on gradually:


- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the ke
y is removed from the ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control lockin
g button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the i
gnition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch o
ff the rear cour tesy lamp, place it in
the "permanently off" position.









Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, the lighting durationvaries, according to the circumstances:-with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,-in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-with the engine running, unlimited.

5
Visibility
91








Interior mood lighting
Switching on

At night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps areswitched on.On cer tain versions, three lamps located in the
suppor t between the roof and the automatic
da
y/night interior mirror come on as well.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. ) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to pro
gressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. ) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.




Boot lamp

The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:

- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

7
Child safety
107










Electric child lock
Activation
)
Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen.This indicator lamp remains on until the childlock is deactivated.


Deactivation
)
Press the button again.The indicator lamp on the button goes off, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.

Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows * .
Th
e control is located:


- either on the dashboard, driver's side,
for
versions without rear electric windows,

- or on the driver's door, with the electric
window controls
, for versions fitted with rear electric windows.


This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock eachtime you switch on the ignition.

* Accordin
g to version.

Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

Safety
108











Direction indicators Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
)Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.







Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.
A visual warnin
g by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.