CITROEN C3 Quick start guide

Brand: CITROEN

Model: C3

Category: Cars

Type: Quick start guide

This manual is also suitable for

CITROËN C3

CITROËN

STYLISH

SUPERMINI

1.4HDi 8V 70hp available in the Special Edition range. Please see the Airdream+ leaet for more information.

Subject to stock availability.

A GREAT LOOKING PERFORMER. A ROBUST AND

UNMISTAKABLE PERSONALITY THAT POSITIVELY

OOZES CONFIDENCE AND STYLE.

THE C3 FROM CITROËN EMBODIES EVERYTHING A SUPERMINI OUGHT TO BE. ENCOMPASSING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT ONCE

WAS THE PRESERVE OF BIGGER MODELS, THE CITROËN C3 PACKS A PUNCH WAY ABOVE ITS CLASS. THE CITROËN C3 RANGE NOW

OFFERS A SELECTION OF BROAD APPEAL, STARTING WITH THE SURPRISINGLY GENEROUSLY-EQUIPPED VT MODEL THROUGH TO THE

CITROËN C3 EXCLUSIVE

COMBINING ELEGANCE WITH POWER. BUT WHATEVER THE MODEL, ONE THING’S CLEAR. HAVING SET THE

STANDARDS FOR SUPERMINIS, THIS VERSATILE AND UNIQUE STAR PERFORMER IS A REAL WINNER.

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

PETROL ENGINE AVAILABILITY

1.1i 8V 61hp

●

1.4i 8V 75hp

●

1.6i 16V 110hp Auto

●

CITROËN

RANGE

OVERVIEW

Subject to stock availability.

 CITROËN C3 VTR SPECIFICATION IN ADDITION TO VT INCLUDES:

• Air conditioning

• Front lateral airbags

• Height-adjustable driver’s seat

• Body colour painted bumpers and side

rubbing strips

• Electrically adjustable door mirrors

 CITROËN C3 EXCLUSIVE

SPECIFICATION IN ADDITION TO VTR INCLUDES:

• Automatic Pack – automatic digital air

conditioning, automatic rain-sensitive

windscreen wipers and automatic

illumination of headlamps

• 16” ‘Cheetah’ alloy wheels – set of four

• Anti-theft alarm

• Electrically adjustable, heated and

folding door mirrors

• Child surveillance mirror

• Body colour painted door mirrors

 CITROËN C3 VT SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:

• ABS with Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution (EBD) and Emergency

Braking Assistance (EBA)

• Rear split/folding seats

• Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag

• Variable power assisted steering

• Multi-function on-board trip computer

• High-frequency remote control central

locking with deadlocks and dashboard

mounted control

• Automatic re-locking after 30 seconds

(when using the plip – if the doors and

boot remain unopened)

• Five 3-point inertia reel seat belts

• Front seat belt pre-tensioners with

force-limiters

• Height-adjustable front seat belts

• Front electric windows with ‘one-touch’

operation (driver’s side) and anti-pinch

• RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD

player with steering mounted controls

• Three retractable rear head restraints

• 14” ‘Milan’ wheel covers – set of four

CITROËN

INTERIOR

VERSATILITY

PUTTING YOU IN CONTROL

Variable power assisted steering, front electric windows, remote control central locking and height and

reach adjustable steering wheel as standard on all models, plus automatic digital air conditioning on the

Exclusive

model. The Citroën C3 driving experience is a pleasure from start to nish. The dashboard is

ergonomically designed so the controls are at your ngertips.

DRAWERS UNDER SEATS

An easily accessible drawer under each

front seat is ideal for tucking away the likes

of CDs, maps, guides and books (excluding

passenger side on VT and VTR models).

STORAGE BIN

To keep everything you need conveniently

close to hand, front and rear doors are

equipped with large capacity storage bins.

NO MORE FUMBLING

No more fumbling for the radio/CD player

with one eye on the road, steering wheel

mounted controls operate this one.

A SPACIOUS AND AIRY INTERIOR. TAKE A SEAT INSIDE THE

CITROËN C3 AND YOU’LL BE IMPRESSED BY JUST HOW MUCH

ROOM AND LIGHT THERE IS.

THE INTELLIGENT DESIGN OF FLOWING LINES AND ELEVATED ROOFLINE IS NOT ONLY AT THE FOREFRONT OF CONTEMPORARY

STYLING, ON A PRACTICAL BASIS IT ALSO MEANS THAT THE CABIN BENEFITS FROM THE RESULTING SPACE. THE COMFORTABLE

DRIVING POSITION GIVES A COMMANDING VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD.

Subject to stock availability.

SAFE AND SOUND.

WHEN YOU’RE OUT AND ABOUT, THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO WORRY ABOUT IS WHAT

THEY’RE GETTING UP TO IN THE BACK. WITH THE RANGE OF CHILD SAFETY FEATURES AVAILABLE

WITH THE CITROËN C3, YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD, CONFIDENT THAT YOUR

PASSENGERS ARE SAFE AND SOUND.

ENHANCE YOUR C3 WITH CITROËN’S WIDE RANGE OF ACCESSORIES, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR

YOUR VEHICLE. ENJOY HIGH-QUALITY IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT, PERSONALISE YOUR CITROËN C3’S

APPEARANCE, OR ADD TO ITS CONVENIENCE, STORAGE AND SAFETY FEATURES.

Contact your local dealer or visit www.accessories.citroen.co.uk for further information. Below is a selection of Citroën C3 accessories:

MP3 ADAPTOR

Enjoy music from your own MP3

player and control your song selection

through the dashboard stereo thanks

to this clever little MP3 adaptor.

MP3 player not included.

Subject to stock availability.

A. CHILD LOCK

The child lock control and indicator is

mounted on the dashboard so you can

be sure they’re safe in the back.

B. MIRROR DEVICE

On the Exclusive

model an extra mirror

device means you can keep an eye

on your young back seat passengers

and check what’s behind your Citroën

C3 too.

C. ISOFIX

Isox points located on the back seat

mean that tting a child seat is safe

and easy.

ACCESSORIES YOU WON’T

WANT TO BE WITHOUT.

Please note: Trim shown is not available in the UK.

TOMTOM GO SATELLITE

NAVIGATION

Easy to use with a high quality touchscreen.

KIDDY LIFE CHILD SEAT

Ensures you are complying with the legislation

on transporting children. Suitable for children

from 9 to 36kg.

BLUETOOTH

VH 3100

HANDS-FREE KIT WITH LCD

SCREEN

Ensures greater comfort and safety whilst

using your phone in your car.

A B

A RANGE OF EXTERIOR COLOURS TO MATCH THE

CITROËN C3’S STYLISH INTERIOR... IT’S TIME TO

MAKE THE CITROËN C3 YOUR OWN.

CITROËN

COLOURS, TRIMS,

WHEELS & OPTION

Polar White Arctic Steel (metallic) Obsidian Black (pearlescent)

Red ‘Trio’ and Tramontane cloth Grey ‘Ecla’ cloth Mistral ‘Traima’ velour

Standard on VT model Standard on VTR model Standard on Exclusive

model

16” ‘CHEETAH’

ALLOY WHEELS

Set of four

Tyres: 195/50 R16

14” ‘MILAN’

WHEEL COVERS

Set of four

Tyres: 175/65 R14

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

●

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

● ●

Please note: Colours and pictures shown are for

illustration purposes only. Please consult your Dealer

for denitive colour and trim/upholstery details.

●

Standard equipment

 Optional factory tted equipment

Subject to stock availability.

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

OPTION SUMMARY

Metallic/Pearlescent paint

CITROËN

EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION

●

Standard equipment

Subject to stock availability.

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

SAFETY & SECURITY

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)

● ● ●

Energy absorbing side impact protection

● ● ●

Driver’s airbag

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Front passenger’s airbag with cut-off device

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Front lateral airbags

● ●

Five 3-point inertia reel seat belts

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Front seat belt pre-tensioners with force-limiters

● ● ●

Height-adjustable front seat belts

● ● ●

Automatic activation of hazard warning lights (in case of rapid deceleration or impact)

● ● ●

High-frequency remote control central locking with deadlocks and

dashboard mounted control

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Transponder immobiliser

● ● ●

Automatic door and boot locking (when car in motion)

● ● ●

Automatic re-locking after 30 seconds (when using the plip – if the doors

and boot remain unopened)

● ● ●

High level third brake light

● ● ●

Two outer rear seats Isox child seat anchorage points

● ● ●

Child lock indicator and dashboard child locks control

● ● ●

Anti-theft alarm

●

LIGHTING & VISIBILITY

Height-adjustable headlamps

● ● ●

‘Guide-me-home’ headlamp function

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Twin rear fog and reversing lights

● ● ●

Front fog lights

●

Automatic illumination of headlamps

●

STORAGE

Lockable glove box

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Rear parcel shelf

● ● ●

Centre console with one cup holder

● ● ●

Front and rear door pockets

● ● ●

Storage drawer under driver’s seat

● ● ●

Storage drawer under front passenger’s seat

●

Front seat back pockets

●

DRIVER INFORMATION

Lockable fuel cap

● ● ●

Rev counter

● ● ●

Digital clock

● ● ●

Digital dashboard display

● ● ●

‘Black’ panel night-time instrument lighting

● ● ●

Multi-function on-board trip computer

● ● ●

Audible lights-on warning

● ● ●

Coolant temperature indicator

● ● ●

Maintenance indicator

● ● ●

Oil level indicator

● ● ●

Audible over speed warning

● ● ●

VTR

EXCLUSIVE

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Variable power assisted steering

● ● ●

Air recirculation and pollen lter

● ● ●

Height and reach adjustable steering wheel

● ● ●

Heated rear window with intermittent wash-wipe

● ● ●

Front electric windows with ‘one-touch’ operation (driver’s side) and anti-pinch

● ● ●

Electrically adjustable door mirrors

●

Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors

●

Air conditioning

●

Automatic Pack - automatic digital air conditioning, automatic rain-sensitive

windscreen wipers, automatic illumination of headlamps and leather steering wheel

●

12 volt socket

● ●

Cigarette lighter

●

Driver’s and front passenger’s sunvisor with covered courtesy mirror and map holder

● ● ●

Child surveillance mirror

●

STYLE

EXTERIOR

Tinted windows

● ● ●

Body colour painted grille

● ● ●

Body colour painted bumpers with black inserts

●

Body colour painted bumpers and side rubbing strips

● ●

Black door handles

● ●

Chrome effect door handles

●

Body colour painted door mirrors

●

Aluminium effect rear number plate moulding

●

14” steel wheels with ‘Milan’ wheel covers (set of four)

● ●

16” ‘Cheetah’ alloy wheels (set of four)

●

INTERIOR

Aluminium effect release handles

● ● ●

Black coloured front vents with aluminium effect surrounds

● ● ●

Black centre console surround

● ●

Black gearbox surround

● ●

Aluminium effect centre console surround

●

Chrome effect gearbox surround

●

SEATING

Height-adjustable front head restraints

● ● ●

Rear split/folding seats

● ● ●

Three retractable rear head restraints

● ● ●

Height-adjustable driver’s seat

● ●

Driver’s and passenger’s folding armrest

●

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT

RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player with steering mounted controls

● ● ●

1.1i 8V 61hp 1.4i 8V 75hp 1.6i 16V 110hp Auto

ENGINE

Capacity (cc) 112 4 1360 1587

Cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line

Max power CEE (kW/rpm) 4 4.1/550 0 54/5400 80/5800

Max torque CEE (Nm/rpm) 94/3300 118/33 0 0 147/4000

Fuel system Multi-point electronic fuel injection Multi-point electronic fuel injection Multi-point electronic fuel injection

TRANSMISSION

Five speed manual

● ●

Four speed automatic

●

Clutch type Dry single plate Dry single plate Dry single plate

(All gures driver alone) PERFORMANCE

Max speed (mph) 98 104 118

0-62mph (secs) 15.9 12.4 11. 5

Standing 1000m (secs) 3 7. 5 34.6 33.4

(Ofcial Government test fuel consumption gures) ECONOMY Litres/100km (mpg)

Urban cycle 7. 5 ( 3 7. 7 ) 8.2 (34.4) 10.1 (28.0)

Extra urban 5.0 (56.5) 4.9 (57.6) 5.5 (51.4)

Combined 6.0 (47.1) 6.1 (46.3) 7.2 (39.2)

EMISSIONS (g/km)

140 145 172

Please note: the maximum plated weights must not be exceeded WEIGHTS (kg)

Kerb weight/Max laden weight 1010/1483 1014/1510 113 3/ 1597

Max towing weight unbraked/braked 540/920 5 4 0/116 0 600/1160

Max roof rack load 60 60 60

BRAKES

ABS with EBD and EBA standard on all models

Front disc, rear drums

● ●

Front ventilated discs, rear discs

●

STEERING

Variable power assisted steering

Number of turns lock to lock 3.25

Turning circle between kerbs (m) 10.7

SUSPENSION

Anti-roll bars front and rear - Front: MacPherson strut/coil springs. Rear: Independent trailing arms/coil springs

FUEL TANK CAPACITY Litres (gallons)

47 (10.3)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (mm)

Length 3860

Width 1667

Height 1510

Wheelbase 2460

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (mm)

Depth under parcel shelf 585

Length of boot (oor only) 660

Length of boot (rear seats folded down) 116 0

BOOT VOLUME (litres VDA)

Seats up – below parcel shelf 282

PETROL MODELS

CITROËN

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATION

140/km CO

on 1.1i 8V

61hp model

4 7. 1 m p g

on 1.1i 8V

61hp model

Subject to stock availability.

CITROËN

ENVIRONMENTAL

COMMITMENT

INTRODUCING A MORE

ECOLOGICAL CAR

The Citroën C-Cactus concept, a car

designed on ec

ological principles. It includes

a signicant proportion of recycled or

recyclable materials and, like the plant

it is named after, it is low on liquid

consumption. At the same time, Citroën

C-Cactus is designed to be no more

expensive than a mid-range family car.

This can be attributed to the use of new

materials and to a rational design process

using a smaller number of parts. Citroën

C-Cactus is an essential vehicle reecting a

new vision of the car, many of its thoughts

and themes will appear in modern Citroën

vehicles to come.

AIRDREAM – A BENCHMARK

When it comes to the environment we

wanted to show our genuine commitment

as well as our profound expertise, so we

have devised a benchmarking scheme

with the signature ‘Airdream’ reserved

exclusively for the cleanest vehicles in our

range. To qualify for the Airdream signature,

vehicles must meet three standards:

1. a) CO

emissions of 120g/km or less

b) tted with DPFS with CO

below 158g/km.

2. Manufacturing quality of ISO14001.

3. 95% of recoverable materials.

GREEN EFFICIENCY. CITROËN HAS BEEN PIONEERING CLEANER, MORE

FUEL-EFFICIENT MOTORING, SUCH AS THE COMMON RAIL HDi ENGINES

NOW FITTED IN ALL NEW CITROËN DIESELS, LONG BEFORE ALL THE HYPE...

CITROËN HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF GREENER TECHNOLOGY AND THE CITROËN C3 IS NO

EXCEPTION. TODAY, WE HAVE ONE OF THE UK’S WIDEST RANGES OF LOW EMISSION VEHICLES – THREE OF

WHICH ARE IN THE TOP FOUR FOR LOW CO

AND FUEL-EFFICIENCY. WE ALSO PRODUCE ONE OF THE UK’S MOST

ECONOMICAL LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, THE CITROËN NEMO VAN.

CITROËN

FINANCE, CARE

& INSURANCE

CITROËN FINANCIAL SERVICES

PURCHASE PLAN

Own your vehicle with this exible package

designed to t your budget.

CITROËN FINANCIAL SERVICES

ELECT 3

A new Citroën car every two or three years

with monthly payments structured to suit

your budget.

CITROËN FINANCIAL SERVICES

ELECT 4

Enjoy the convenience of a new car without

the stress and hassle of ownership.

 TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT

CITROËN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES,

GO TO WWW.CITROEN.CO.UK OR

CONTACT YOUR CITROËN DEALER.

CITROËN CONTRACT MOTORING

HIRE PURCHASE

A tried and tested nance package that

allows you to own your vehicle.

CITROËN CONTRACT MOTORING

BUSINESS LEASE

An alternative to vehicle ownership that

allows you to control your business cash

ow and gain tax efciencies.

CITROËN CONTRACT MOTORING

LEASE PURCHASE

Own a vehicle with a nance solution that

offers ultimate exibility to complement

your business cash ow.

CITROËN CONTRACT MOTORING

CONTRACT HIRE

A non-ownership nance solution that keeps

costs xed and risks low.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CITROËN FLEET AND BUSINESS SALES, PLEASE CALL CITROËN FLEET CONNECT ON 08457 940 940

OR LOOK US UP AT WWW.CITROEN.CO.UK/FLEET

FOR BUSINESS USERS

DRIVE YOUR WAY.

GET BEHIND THE WHEEL OF YOUR NEW CITROËN C3, WITH CITROËN’S RANGE OF FINANCE AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

CITROËN WARRANTY

Every new Citroën car has the benet of a

3 year* warranty package, plus a 12 year

anti-perforation** warranty and a 3 year

paint warranty.

* 2 years’ unlimited warranty. No-fee customer option of

1 year’s Dealer provided extended warranty, only on

cars sourced from Citroën UK Limited. Note: Dealer

provided warranty is limited to 60,000 miles for cars.

** Against all internal to external perforation to bodywork

or underbody.

CITROËN ASSISTANCE

For all models except Citroën C6: In

response to a free telephone call in the

UK, Citroën Assistance brings rapid expert

roadside assistance to you in an emergency.

It comes free of charge for a full year and

operates 24 hours a day in all parts of the

UK and Europe. Services include nationwide

recovery for both car and passengers, a

home call service, replacement vehicle,

hotel accommodation and vehicle storage

if required. Please note, Citroën Assistance

only applies to incidents covered by the new

vehicle warranty, and excludes non-vehicle

faults, such as running out of fuel,

misfuelling, loss of keys, lock-ins, road trafc

accidents and punctures/wheel changes.

Citroën C6: Citroën Assistance covers all

incidents and for a period of 3 years. Full

details are available on request from Citroën

UK via cuk_contactcentre@citroen.com

CITROËN MAINTENANCE

From roadside assistance to replacing wear

and tear parts or regular servicing, with

Citroën Maintenance you have total peace

of mind. For a one-off fee or low monthly

payment, our experienced engineers will take

care of your Citroën, whatever happens.

To nd out more, contact your Citroën

Dealer or Citroën Authorised Repairer.

CITROËN SERVICING

Available up to 1 year from your vehicle’s

registration date, but before its rst chargeable

service, a Citroën Servicing Package enables

you to pay in advance for your vehicle’s

servicing needs for 3 years/35,000 miles.

For further information, please ask a

member of staff or pick up a leaet today.

CITROËN EXTENDED

WARRANTY

With a Citroën Extended Warranty, we

offer you the opportunity to continue your

care-free motoring for a further 1 or 2 years

beyond the 3 year warranty and up to

120,000 miles.

To nd out more, contact your Citroën

Dealer or call the Customer Contact Centre

on 0844 463 3500.

Extended Warranty insurance is underwritten by Pinnacle

Insurance Plc which is authorised and regulated by the

Financial Services Authority.

ESSENTIAL CARE.

CITROËNS ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR RELIABILITY – AND THE CITROËN C3 IS NO EXCEPTION. WITH THE ADDED REASSURANCE OF

A WARRANTY, ROUTINE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE, AS WELL AS 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, YOU ARE PROTECTED.

CITROËN INSURANCE

INSTANT COVER

To help you drive away your new car without delay, we offer Instant Cover insurance,

providing you with 7 days comprehensive car insurance, for free!

CITROËN INSURANCE

MOTOR INSURANCE

Citroën Insurance has been designed specically for our vehicles. You don’t just

get repairs you get Citroën expertise, service, quality and parts.

So, when the time comes to renew your insurance cover, call Citroën Insurance

on 0870 024 2725.

Lines open 8am - 8pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturdays. Max call charge from a BT landline is 8p per

minute. Calls from other networks may vary. Alternatively, visit www.citroen.co.uk for more information or

to apply online.

CITROËN INSURANCE

FOR BUSINESS

If you are a business user (Self employed, sole trader, partnership, Limited

company) you may want to consider a Citroën Insurance for Business policy.

Simply call 0845 301 5975.

Lines open 9am - 5pm weekdays only.

Citroën Insurance is underwritten by UK Insurance Ltd. UK Insurance Limited is authorised and regulated

by the Financial Services Authority. Citroën Insurance is a trading style of Banque PSA Finance UK which is

authorised by the “Organisme pour le Registre des Intermédiaires en Assurance” (ORIAS) in France under

number 07 008 501 and regulated by the French regulatory authority, the “Autorité de Contrôle des

Assurances et des Mutuelles” (ACAM) and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Services Authority

in respect of some aspects of the conduct of UK Insurance mediation business. Details on the extent of our

regulation by the Financial Services Authority are available from Banque PSA Finance UK on request.

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paper from a well-managed forest.

Citroën support responsible use

of forest resources.

Please don’t throw me

away, give me to a friend

or recycle me.

CRéATIVE TECHNOLOGIE

CITROën UK Ltd. 221 Bath Road, Slough SL1 4BA.

www.citroen.co.uk

NOTE: Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information and details contained in this brochure were accurate at the time of going to press October 2009. However the company reserves the right, whilst preserving the essential

characteristics of the models described, to introduce at any time modications, changes of details, equipment or accessories. Every effort will be made to bring this brochure up to date, but in order to avoid any misunderstandings please consult

your Dealer. For full details of Citroën Care for Car and Driver, please see the full manufacturer’s price list. The Citroën Website contains full information on all Citroën products and offers available in the UK, together with details of our environmental

and recycling policies. The site address is: www.citroen.co.uk or you can contact Citroën directly via cuk_contactcentre@citroen.com

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