tow Citroen C3 RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Driving recommendations 147
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

1
49
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

1
52
Parking brake

1
55
5 -speed manual gearbox

1
56
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
57
Gear ef ficiency indicator

1
61
Hill start assist

1
62
Stop & Start

1
63
Memorising speeds

1
66
Speed limit recognition

1
67
Speed limiter

1
71
Cruise control

1
74
Fatigue detection system

1
78
Lane Departure Warning System

1
79
Blind Spot Monitoring System

1
80
Parking sensors

1
83
Reversing camera

1
85
Under-inflation detection
1

86
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
™ 18
9
Driving
Fuel tank 192
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
94
Snow chains

1
96
Towing a trailer

1
97
Energy economy mode

1
98
Changing a wiper blade

1
99
Roof bars

2
00
Bonnet
20

1
Petrol engines

2
02
Diesel engines

2
03
Checking levels

2
04
Checking components
20

8
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 10
AIRBUMP
® protectors 2 14
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 15
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
15
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
16
Spare wheel

2
21
Changing a bulb

2
29
Changing a fuse

2
36
12 V battery

2
43
To w i n g
2

47
In the event of a breakdown
Engines 249
Weights
2
49
Dimensions
2

52
Identification markings
2

53
Technical data
Alphabetical index
For the audio and telematic systems,
refer to the supplement to the handbook
or go to the following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

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Remote control key / Keyless Entry and Starting system 5 3 - 64
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l
ocking / unlocking the vehicle
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b

attery
Starting / switching off the engine
15

0 -155Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention (Diesel) 19 2-195
Running out of Diesel fuel

2
15
AdBlue
® tank 21 0 -213
AIRBUMP® protectors 2 14
Boot
6
6
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o

pening / closing
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b

ack-up release
Temporary puncture repair kit
2
16 -220
Spare wheel
2
21-228
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t

ools
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r

emoving / refitting
Snow chains
1
96
Changing bulbs
2
33-234
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ear lamps
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3rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps Glass panoramic sunroof

9
1
CITROËN ConnectedCAM™
1
89-190
Roof bars
2
00
Wiper control stalk
1
09 -112
Changing a wiper blade
1
99
Door mirrors
9
9
Blind Spot Monitoring System
1
80 -182
Doors
65
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o
pening / closing
Central locking
6
7
Electric windows
7
1-72
Alarm 6 9-70
Lighting control stalk
1
01-108
Guide-me-home lighting

1
07
Daytime running lamps

1
06
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1
08
Changing bulbs
2

29-232
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f
ront lamps
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fo

glamps
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d
irection indicator repeaters
Electronic stability control (ESC):
ABS, EBFD, EBA, ASR, DSC

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19 -121
Under-inflation detection
1

86-188
Tyre pressures

2
53
Reversing camera

1
85
Parking sensors

1
83 -184
Towbar

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48, 197
Towing
24

7-248
Over view

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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the ambient light
level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to engage the most suitable
gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, this indicator appears
only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the background traffic noise. A s a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
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Eco-driving

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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Left-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk has been pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed
up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Instruments

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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
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Pe
trol: approximately 45 litres.
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D
iesel: approximately 42 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Instruments

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Back-up procedures
Total unlocking / locking of the vehicle with the key
UnlockingNormal locking
If the alarm is activated, the siren
sounds on opening the door; switch on
the ignition to stop it. If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
this function will not be activated when
locking with the key.
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
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r

emote control battery flat,
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r

emote control fault,
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v

ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
F
I
nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F
T
urn the key towards the rear of the
vehicle.
For versions without alarm, the locking is
confirmed by flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F

T

urn the key towards the front of the
vehicle.
For versions without alarm, the unlocking is
confirmed by flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
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Access

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Deadlocking
Without central locking
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
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c
entral locking fault,
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b
attery disconnected or discharged.
Driver's door
F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F

T

urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it.
F

W

ithin five seconds, turn the key towards
the rear of the vehicle again to deadlock it.
For versions without alarm, at the second
manoeuvre the deadlocking is confirmed
by flashing of the direction indicators for a
few

seconds.
Passenger doors
Unlocking a door
F P ull the interior opening control for the
d o o r. Locking
F

O
pen the doors.
F
F
or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R
emove the key and refit the black cap.
F

C
lose the doors and check from the
outside that the vehicle is locked.
Access

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Adjusting the height
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of your head.
Front head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of
the seat.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and then pull it fully out.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it
will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.
Ease of use and comfort

75
Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
-
a
high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-

a
low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint :
F

r
elease the backrest using the control 1,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
F
i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,F press the lug A to free the head restraint and push it fully down.
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Ease of use and comfort

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Ease of use and comfort