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

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.

Access
80
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E10 0 type).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies with standard EN 590 mixed with abiofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).

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.

8
Safety
111














Trajectory control systems


Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)


The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.


Activation

These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), if you are unable to make progress, it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spin freely and allow the vehicle to move. ) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located near
the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that these systems are deactivated. It is recommended that the systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automaticallyeach time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to reactivate them manually.


Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer increased safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver totake extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided that manufacturer's recommendations are observed on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Driving
118





Parking brake
Applying
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up toimmobilise your vehicle.

Releasing
)Pull the parking brake lever gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been properly released.








6-speed manual
gearbox

Engaging 5th
or 6th
gear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
)Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.


Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.

Failure to follow this advice may cause permanent damage to the gearbox (engagement of 3rdor 4thgear bymistake).

Driving
120














Electronic gearbox


R . Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the lever for wards to select this position.N. Neutral.)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine.

A
. Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
m
ode. M + / -.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing.)
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:


- push for wards to change up a gear,

- or push backwards to change down a gear.



Gear lever

+. Paddle to the right of the steering wheel for changing up. )Press the back of the steering mounted "+"paddle to change up a gear.
-. Paddle to the left of the steering wheel for changing down.)Press the back of the steering mounted "-"paddle to change down a gear.

Steering mounted controls Five or six-speed electronically controlled gearbox which offers a choice between the comfor t of automated operation or the pleasure
of manual gear changing.
Tw o d r i v i ng modes are offered: -automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction by the driver,
- manualmode for the sequential changingof the gears by the driver, using the gear lever or the steering mounted control paddles,In automated mode, you can temporarily take control of gear changes at any time, using thesteering mounted control paddles.

The steering mounted paddles do not allow neutral to be selected, reversegear to be engaged or disengaged, or the driving mode to be changed.

9
Driving
121

Display in the instrument panel


Gear lever positions
N
. Neutral R
. Reverse1 2 3 4 5 / 6.Gears in manual mode.
AUTO. This comes on when automated mode
is selected. It goes off when changing tomanual mode.
) Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel.
)
Select automated mode (position A
), Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R)R
AUTO
and 1, 1
or Rappear in the
instrument panel.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: star ting the engine).




Creep function
(6-speed electronic gearbox
system)
This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear lever in position A, Mor R, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal, at low speed and
with the engine at idle.
) Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
) Accelerate away.
Vehicles fitted with the 6 -speed
electronic gearbox system then move off on their own (refer to the paragraph"Creep function").

Do not leave children unsuper visedinside the vehicle when the engine is running.
You must keep your foot on the brake pedal while star ting the engine.
Do not press the brake and clutch
pedals simultaneously. This can cause rapid clutch wear.
Nflashes in the instrument panelscreen if the gear lever is not inposition N
when star ting.

The creep function may be temporarilyunavailable if the clutch temperature istoo high or the slope too steep.

Moving off

Driving
122

Manual mode
The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument
panel.
The
gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearboxchanges down automatically so that the vehiclepicks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will not take place unless the driver operates thegear lever or steering mounted control paddle(unless the engine is close to its maximumspeed).


Te m p o r a ry control of gear changing

You can temporarily take over control of gear changes using the steering mounted "+"and "-"control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate cer tain
situations such as over taking another vehicle or
approachin
g a bend.
After a few moments without any action on the
paddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear changing automatically.
Automated mode
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument
panel.
The
gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on the par t of thedriver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear taking account of:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- driving style,
- road conditions,
- v
ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when over takinganother vehicle for example, press theaccelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point of resistance.
You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from Ato Mor the other way round.

You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

Never select neutral (position N ) when moving.
Never select neutral (position N ) when moving.
)Select position A.)Select position M.

9
Driving
123

In exceptional circumstances, the gearbox may need an automatic reinitialisation: starting and gear changing are no longer possible.


Reverse

To e ngage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.)Select position R.

Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warninglamp comes on and AUTOflashes, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N warning lamp flashes and the gearboxgoes into neutral automatically.
To e ngage reverse, put the gear lever intoposition N, then to position R
.


Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine:


- change to position N
to be in neutral,

or

- leave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)
Following disconnection of the battery, it isnecessary to reinitialise the gearbox.)
Switch on the ignition.
AUTO

and - -
appear in the
instrument panel.
) Select position N
. )
Press the brake pedal. )
Wait for around 30 seconds until N
or agear appears in the instrument panel.)
Move the gear lever to position A , then to
position N.) With your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again.
AUTO and --
appear in the
instrument panel.

Follow the procedure described above.

Before doing anything under thebonnet, ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (position N ) and that the parkingbrake is applied.
There is an audible signal onengagement of reverse.

For all parking situations, you mustapply the parking braketo immobilise the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with theengine running, you must put the gear lever into neutral (position N)
.