sensor Citroen C3 RHD 2015 2.G User Guide
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Association with the automatic 
guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of 
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting 
with the following additional options:
-
 s
election of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or 
60 seconds in the functions that can be set 
in the vehicle configuration menu (except in 
the case of the monochrome screen 
a
, f
 or 
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
-
 
a
 utomatic activation of "guide-me-home" 
lighting when automatic illumination of 
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the 
sunshine sensor, the lighting 
come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the 
instrument panel and/or a message appears in 
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITR
oËn
 dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor 
may detect sufficient light. Therefore, 
the lighting will not come on 
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor, 
coupled with the rain sensor and 
located in the centre of the windscreen 
behind the rear view mirror; the 
associated functions would no longer 
be controlled.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring to the "AUTO"  position. The 
automatic illumination of headlamps is 
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . de
activation is accompanied by a message 
in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps 
are switched on automatically, without any 
action on the part of the driver, when a low level 
of external light is detected or in certain cases 
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s
oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient 
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched 
off, the lamps are switched off automatically. 
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:
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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. 
Visibility  
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Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four 
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four 
wheel speed sensors with reference values, 
which must be reinitialised ever y time the 
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel 
changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it 
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one 
or more tyres. The under-inflation detection system 
does not replace the need for vigilance 
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
check the tyre pressures (including the 
spare wheel) every month as well as 
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs 
road holding, extends braking distances 
and causes premature tyre wear, 
particularly under arduous condition 
(high loading, high speed, long journey).The inflation pressures defined for 
your vehicle can be found on the tyre 
pressure label.
See the "Identification markings" 
section.
Tyre pressures should be checked 
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle 
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of 
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate 
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to 
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
increases fuel consumption. 
Safety  
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Rear parking sensors
Activation
This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, 
tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle, except 
obstacles located just below the bumper.The system is activated as soon as reverse 
gear is engaged, accompanied by an audible 
signal. The proximity information is given by:
-
 
a
 n audible signal, which becomes more 
rapid as the vehicle approaches the 
obstacle.
-
 
a g
 raphic (according to version) in the 
multifunction screen, with blocks which 
become increasingly closer to the vehicle. On completion of the manoeuvre, when you 
exit reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks 
cone or any other similar object may be 
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre, 
but may no longer be detected when the 
vehicle comes close to it.The parking sensor system cannot in 
any circumstances be a substitute for 
vigilance on the part of the driver.
System consisting of four proximity sensors, 
located in the rear bumper.
When the distance between the rear of the 
vehicle and the obstacle is less than thirty 
centimetres, the audible signal becomes 
continuous and the "
da
nger" symbol appears 
in the multifunction screen.
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driving  
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You can activate or deactivate the system by 
means of the multifunction screen configuration 
menu. The system state is memorised when 
switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parking 
sensors menu, refer to " Vehicle configuration" 
or " Vehicle parameters" section for your 
multifunction screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault, when 
reverse gear is engaged this 
warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, accompanied by 
an audible signal (short beep) and a 
message in the multifunction screen.
Programming
The system will be deactivated 
automatically when towing a trailer or 
when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle 
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier 
recommended by CITR
oËn)
.In bad or wintry weather, ensure that 
the sensors are not covered with mud, 
frost or snow. 
driving  
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Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard 
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F See "access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 -
no
t used.
FH38 20 AHiFi amplifier.
FH39 -
no
t used.
FH40 40 ATrailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 -
no
t used.
F2 -
no
t used.
F3 5 A
ai
rbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 AAir conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror, particle 
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F5 30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control, 
front electric window motor.
F6 30 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window 
motor.
F7 5 ACourtesy lamp, side reading lamps.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, instrument 
panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system 
(after-market), portable navigation system carrier supply.
F9 30 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation audio unit, 
instrument pnael with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, 
audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable navigation 
support supply, locking.
F10 15 ASteering mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit, electronic gearbox gear 
l eve r.
F14 15 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument 
panel, automatic air conditioning, US
b
  b
o
 x, HiFi amplifier, 
reversing camera.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no
t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -P
aR
C shunt. 
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, 
multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (
die
sel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da
ytime running lamps, LE
d d
 aytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di
esel heater (
di
 esel), particle filter additive pump (
di
 esel), air 
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater 
and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter control.
F9 10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and Diesel), 
fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic 
thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).
F11 40 AHeater blower.
Fuse table 
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F13 40 A
bu
ilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19 15 A
ox
ygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves 
(
die
sel), EGR electrovalve (
die
 sel).
F20 10 APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor 
(
die
sel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply, 
ab
S
 /ESP.
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Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long 
mountain type of descent, the use of engine 
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically if a genuine 
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the 
temperature of the coolant.
as t
 he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling 
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
 
T
 o lower the engine speed, reduce your 
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline 
depends on the gradient and the ambient 
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant 
temperature.
F
 
I
 f the warning lamp and the 
STOP  warning lamp come on, 
stop the vehicle and switch off 
the engine as soon as possible. 
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