ignition Citroen C3 RHD 2014 2.G Owner's Guide
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Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are fitted
with 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
F For the safety of your children, press switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
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:
F
r
elease the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
F
h
old the switch for approximately
one
second after closing,
F
press the switch to lower the window automatically.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 unwanted opening of the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):
F
p
ress the switch beyond the point of
resistance and then release it: the
window opens completely,
F
t
hen pull it immediately without
passing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely,
F
c
ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, reverse the movement
of the window. To do this, press the
switch 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
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior
rear door controls (see "Child safety -
§
Electric child lock").
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Access
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Fuel tank
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum level is
reached this warning 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 reminds
y ou of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your 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:
F
t
he engine must be switched off,
F
o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F
i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
F
r
emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
F
f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
F
p
ut the cap back in place,
F
t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
F
c
lose the flap.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (
di
esel), 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 & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key. The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
op
ening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal, resulting
from the sealing of the fuel system.
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Manual guide-me-home
lighting
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
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F
A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function 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 the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched off, all
of the lamps switch off automatically,
unless guide-me-home lighting is
activated.
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 they
have forgotten to switch off the vehicle's
lighting, with the ignition off.
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Visibility
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified 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 manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position
"0" . It is accompanied by 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 message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre 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 the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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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
F With the ignition on, the first press of the corresponding switch switches on the
reading lamp concerned in permanent
lighting mode.
F
F
ollowing a second press, it comes on:
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button
is pressed, in order to locate your
vehicle.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, place it in
the "permanently off" position.
Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting duration
varies, according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty
seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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Interior mood lighting
Switching on
at night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
on c
ertain versions, three lamps located in the
support between the roof and the automatic
day/night interior mirror come on as well.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
F
W
ith the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.
F
P
ress 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 compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s
p o o r.
The lighting time varies according to
the
circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Electric child lock
Activation
F 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 child
lock is deactivated.
Deactivation
F 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*.
The control is located:
*
a
c
cording to version.
-
e
ither on the dashboard, driver's side, for
versions without rear electric windows,
-
o
r on the driver's door, with the electric
window controls, for versions fitted with
rear electric windows.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Child safety
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direction indicatorsSelection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
F
L
eft: lower the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
F Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
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.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
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Safety
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Reinitialisation of the system must be done with the ignition on and the vehicle stationary, in the vehicle configuration menu.
Monochrome screen A
F Press the MENU button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
the menu Veh conf ig , then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
" Reinit inflat ", menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
a message is displayed to confirm the
instruction.
F
C
onfirm by pressing the OK button.
Monochrome screen C
F Press the MENU button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
menu, " Personalisation-configuration "
then confirm by pressing the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
" Define vehicle parameters " menu, then
confirm by pressing the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
the " Tyre pressures " menu, then the
" Reinitialisation " menu, then confirming
by pressing the OK button.
a
m
essage confirms the reinitialisation.
Colour screen
F Press the " SETUP" button for access to
the configuration menu.
F
Sel
ect the " Vehicle parameters " menu,
then confirm.
F
Sel
ect "Driving assistance ", then confirm.
F
Sel
ect "Initialisation of under-inflation ",
then confirm.
a
message is displayed to confirm the
reinitialisation instruction.
F
Sel
ect "Ye s" or " No", then confirm.
a
m
essage confirms the reinitialisation.
The new pressure settings registered are
considered to be reference values by the
system.
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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
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 control 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 by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), 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.
F
P
ress 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 automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F
P
ress 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 CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided that
manufacturer's recommendations are
observed on:
-
w
heels (tyres and rims),
-
b
raking components,
-
el
ectronic components,
-
a
ssembly and repair procedures.
af
ter an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Safety