Citroen C3 RHD 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
Switching off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.
F

I

t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing this button
again. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
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Courtesy lamp
1. Courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps F

W
ith the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Map reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-

w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
-

w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w

hen opening a door,
-

w

hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.
Courtesy lamp
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.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Different lighting times are provided:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten
m

inutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
-

w
hen the engine is running, no limit.
Boot lamp
This has a manual blind in two sections which helps to maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce the noise in the passenger compartment.
Panoramic sunroof
F Pull the blind rear wards until it locks in.
Closing
Opening
F Pull the blind for wards until it locks in.
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Interior fittings
1. Sun visor.
2. G love box.
3.
1

2 V accessor y socket (max. 120 W).
4.
U

SB por t.
5.
Au

xiliary socket.
6.
O

pen storage with double cup holder.
7.
F

ront armrest
(

depending on version)
8.
S

torage trays.
9.
Mat.
(

depending on version)
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Glove box
Sun visor
The driver's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror, with concealing flap and a document
(or ticket) holder. It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
F

T
o open the glove box, raise the handle.F
T o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
12 V socket
Do not exceed the maximum power
rating of the socket (other wise there is a
risk of damaging your portable device).
Do not attach or stick anything to the
passenger's sun visor; this could cause
injuries if the front airbag (fitted in the
roof) is deployed.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Auxiliary socket
USB port
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the " Audio and telematics"
supplement.
When the USB port is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power
drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle. It permits the connection of a portable device
so that you can listen to your music files via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of the files is done using your
portable device.
It allows the connection of a portable device or
a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are sent to your
audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted or audio system controls.
For more information on using this equipment,
refer to the "Audio and telematics" supplement.
Front armrest
Comfort system for the driver and front
passenger.
Height adjustment
F Fully lower the armrest.
F
R aise it to the required position (low,
intermediate or high).
F

O
nce in the high position, lift to release it
and return it to the low position.
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Coat hooks
They are located above each rear door.
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

u
nclip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat. To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf.
2. Hooks.
3.
St

orage box.
4.
L

ighting.
5.
S

towing rings.
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- e ither upright behind the front seats,
-

o
r flat at the base of the boot.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.
Hooks
Storage box
For versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.
F

R

emove the boot carpet for access to the
storage box.
Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
-

a t
owing eye,
-

a t
emporary puncture repair kit,
-

a w
arning triangle,
-
... T
ake care to secure only light bags.
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Rear parcel shelf (enterprise version)
This conceals the interior of the vehicle in
combination with the existing shelf.Do not place objects above the load
stop.
If your vehicle is fitted with a protective grille,
you can place objects above the load stop. Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the rear parcel shelf.
They could become dangerous
projectiles in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.
To access the spare wheel on the enterprise
versions:
-
R
emove the tray.
-
R
aise the hinged floor.
-
R
emove the shim.
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