CITROEN Citroen C3 2012 Owner's manual

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Your vehicle is tted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
speci cations for the country in which it is
sold.
The tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle’s electronic system. Please note this
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Key
safety warning
We draw your attention to the following...
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
refer to the page indicated
2
CO
NTENT
S
ent
at
on
0
H
eatin
g
5
2
M
anua
l
a
i
r con
di
t
i
on
i
n
g
5
2
Di
g
ital air conditionin
g
5
5
Rear screen demist - de
f
rost
5
7
S
cented air freshener
5
8
F
ront seats
5
9
Rear seats
6
1
M
irrors 6
2
S
teerin
g
wheel ad
j
ustment 6
3
3
- COMFORT 50
Î
6
3
Remote control ke
y
6
4
Window controls
6
8
D
oo
r
s
7
0
Boo
t
7
3
Fue
l t
a
nk
7
4
M
isfuel prevention
(
Diesel
)
7
6
4
- ACCESS 64
Î
7
6
Ligh
t
i
n
g
contro
l
s
7
7
H
eadlamp ad
j
ustment
8
0
W
iper controls
8
1
C
ourtes
y
lamps
8
4
Interior mood li
g
htin
g
8
5
B
oot lam
p
8
5
5 - VISIBILITY 77
Î
8
5
C
hil
d
sea
t
s
9
2
I
SO
FIX child seats
9
7
C
hil
d
l
oc
k 1
0
0
7 - CHILD
SAFETY 92
Î
100
FAMILIARISATION 4
Î
20
Mo
n
oc
hr
o
m
e
sc
r
ee
n A 4
3
M
onochrome screen
C
4
5
16
/
9 colour screen
(
M
y
Wa
y)
4
8
2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREEN
S
43
Î
49
Interior
ttin
g
s
8
6
B
oot ttin
g
s
9
0
6 - FITTING
S
8
6
Î
91
Instrument panels
2
3
Indicator and warnin
g
lamps 2
5
In
d
i
ca
t
o
r
s
3
5
Ad
j
ustment buttons 3
8
Trip computer 4
0
1
- MONITORIN
G
23
Î
42
E
CO-DRIVING 21
Î
22
3
CO
NTENT
S
Direction indicators 1
0
1
H
azard warnin
g
lamps 1
0
1
H
orn 1
0
1
Emer
g
enc
y
or assistance call 1
0
2
B
rakin
g
assistance s
y
stems 1
0
2
Tra
j
ector
y
control s
y
stems 1
0
3
Front seat belts 1
0
4
Airba
g
s 1
0
6
8
- SAFETY 101
Î
10
9
Parkin
g
brake
11
0
6
-speed manual
g
earbox 1
1
0
G
ear e
f
cienc
y
indicator 1
1
1
Electronic
g
earbox 1
1
2
Automatic
g
earbox
11
6
S
top & Start 1
1
9
H
ill
s
t
a
rt
ass
i
s
t
12
2
S
peed limiter 12
3
C
r
u
i
se
co
ntr
o
l 12
5
R
ear parkin
g
sensors 12
7
9 - DRIVING 110
Î
128
Bonnet 1
3
0
Runnin
g
out of fuel
(
Diesel
)
13
0
Petrol en
g
ines 13
1
Diesel en
g
ines 13
2
C
heckin
g
levels 13
3
C
hecks 1
3
4
10 - CHECK
S
129
Î
13
5
Temporar
y
puncture repair kit
13
6
C
han
g
in
g
a wheel 1
4
1
C
han
g
in
g
a bulb 1
4
5
C
han
g
in
g
a fuse 1
5
1
Batter
y
15
8
Ener
gy
econom
y
mode 16
0
C
han
g
in
g
a wiper blade 16
0
Towin
g
the vehicle 16
1
Towin
g
a trailer
16
3
A
udio pre-equipment 16
4
Accesso
ri
es
16
5
11 - PRA
C
TI
C
AL
INFORMATION 136
Î
16
6
Petrol en
g
ines 16
7
Petrol wei
g
hts 16
8
L
P
G
en
g
ines 1
7
0
L
PG wei
g
hts 1
7
1
Diesel en
g
ines 1
7
2
Diesel wei
g
hts 1
7
4
Dim
e
n
s
i
o
n
s
1
7
6
Identi cation markin
g
s 1
7
7
1
2 - TE
C
HNI
C
AL
DATA
167
A
Î
17
8
V
ISUALSEARC
H
235
Î
23
8
A
LPHABETICAL
INDEX
239
Î
24
2
A
UDIO
a
nd
T
ELEMATIC
S
17
9
Î
23
4
Emer
g
enc
y
or assistance
17
9
My
Wa
y
1
8
1
Audio s
y
stem
21
3
4
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when
reversing by detecting obstacles located
behind the vehicle.
127
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily
into standby during stops in the traf-
c (red lights, traf c jams, etc...). The
engine restarts automatically as soon
as you want to move off. The Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and the noise level
when stationary.
119
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting
of a compressor and sealant cartridge,
to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
136
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incompa-
rable visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.
6
EXTERI
O
R
5
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Remote control ke
y
Fuel tank
1. Opening the fuel ller ap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel ller
cap.
A. Unfolding/Folding the key.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.
64
74
A. Interior release lever.
B. Exterior safety catch.
C. Bonnet stay.
130
Bonnet
Other functions...
C. Normal locking of the vehicle
Vehicle location.
Tank capacity:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 46 litres (Diesel),
- (depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
A
CC
E
SS
6
System comprising a panoramic tinted
glass area to increase lighting and vi-
sion in the cabin.
Fitted with a manual blind to improve
thermal comfort and sun visors to avoid
dazzle.
) To open the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A , then pull it backwards
and guide it to the desired position.
) To close the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A , then pull it forwards and
guide it to the desired position.
) Lower the sun visors to avoid dazzle.
Do not attach or hang heavy
objects to the blind or its guide
rails.
Blind
S
un visors
Before moving the blind, the sun visors
must be in the folded position.
ZENITH WIND
SC
REEN
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility inside the vehi-
cle in low lighting conditions. It comprises
several lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.
85
Gear shift indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.
111
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.
58
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort,
the system then automatically controls
this level according to the ambient condi-
tions.
55
Audio and communication systems
This equipment bene ts from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free
system, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.
MyWay
181
Audio system
213
INTERI
O
R
8
1. Cruise control/speed limiter
switches.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Lighting and direction indicators
control stalk.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
7. Gear lever.
8. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.
9. Heated seat control.
10. Bonnet release lever.
11. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.
12. Fusebox.
13. Stop & Start switch
Electronic stability programme
switch (ESP/ASR).
14. Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.
15. Speaker (tweeter).
16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.
9
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Audio equipment steering wheel
controls.
3. Wipers/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.
4. Microphone.
5. Scented air freshener.
6. Central locking switch.
7. Multifunction screen.
8. Hazard warning lamps switch.
9. Central adjustable air vents.
10. Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.
11. Passenger's airbag.
12. Side adjustable air vent.
13. Glove box/Passenger's airbag
deactivation/Audio/video sockets.
14. Parking brake.
15. Central armrest with storage.
16. Upper and lower storage.
17. MyWay or Audio system.
18. Heating/air conditioning controls.
IN
S
TR
U
MENT
S
AND
CO
NTR
O
L
S
1
0
Front seats
1. Forwards-backwards adjustment. 2. Height adjustment. 3. Seat back angle adjustment.
59
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY
11
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Other ad
j
ustments
4. Head restraint height adjustment.
60
Steerin
g
wheel ad
j
ustment
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust the wheel for height and
reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
63
For reasons of safety, these op-
erations must only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
Other functions...
Heated seats.
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY
12
D
oor m
i
rrors
Adjustment
A. Selecting the mirror.
B. Adjusting the position of the mirror.
C. De-selecting the mirror.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1. Selecting the "day" position of the
mirror.
2. Adjusting the mirror.
63
62
Automatic day/night type
1. Fitting the belt.
2. Fastening.
3. Check that the belt is correctly fas-
tened by pulling on the belt webbing.
104
1.
Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Adjusting the mirror.
Other functions...
Folding/Unfolding.
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY
63
1
3
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
L
igh
t
i
n
g
Ring A
Ring B
77
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamps.
or
Front and rear foglamps.
Wip
ers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO È Automatic wiping or single wipe.
81
82
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Control stalk A: windscreen wipers
Wash-wipe: pull the control stalk towards
you.
Switching on "AUTO" mode
) Push the control stalk downwards
and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
) Push the control stalk upwards and
return it to position "0" .
Ring B: rear wiper
83
S
EEIN
G
C
LEARLY
14
Advice on interior settin
g
s
Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.
I require...
Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution Air ow
Air recirculation /
Exterior air intake
Temperature Manual A/C
HEAT
COOL
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
VENTILATI
O
N
1
5
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
I
nstrument
p
ane
l
A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge
bars for the fuel remaining should
come on.
B. With the engine running, the associ-
ated low level warning lamp should
go off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level in-
dicator should display "OIL OK" for
a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
level which is low.
23
Warnin
g
lamps
1. With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these
warning lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to
the page concerned.
25, 30
Switch
p
anel
Illumination of the indicator lamp indi-
cates the state of the corresponding
system.
A. ESP/ASR system deactivation.
103
B. Stop & Start system deactivation.
120
1
6
Front passen
g
er's airba
g
1. Open the glove box.
2. Insert the key.
3. Select position:
"ON" (activation), with front passenger
or "forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear
facing" child seat".
4. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position.
107
Front seat belts and
passen
g
er's front airba
g
A. Front seat belts not fastened or un-
fastened warning lamp.
107
Electric child lock
Illumination of the lamp A indicates that
the rear door and rear electric window
controls are deactivated.
100
B. Front passenger's airbag deactiva-
tion indicator lamp.
C. Front passenger's airbag activation
indicator lamp.
104
PA
SS
EN
G
ER
S
AFETY
17
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Electronic
g
earbox
Display in the instrument panel Starting and moving off
5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox offering
the choice of the comfort of automated
operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
1. Gear lever.
2. Steering-mounted "-" control paddle.
3. Steering-mounted "+" control paddle.
The gear engaged or the driving mode
selected appears in the instrument pan-
el screen.
N. Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 to 5/6. Gears engaged.
AUTO. Automated mode.
) Select position N .
) Apply the foot brake rmly
) Start the engine.
) Select automated mode (position A )
or manual mode (position M ) by
moving the gear lever 1 ,
or
engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1 to the position R .
) Release the parking brake.
) Progressively take your foot off the
brake pedal, then move off.
112
DRIVIN
G
S
AFELY
1
8
Automatic
g
earbox
Display in the instrument panel Starting and moving off
This 4-speed gearbox offers the choice
of the comfort of automatic operation or
the pleasure of manual gear changing.
1. Gear lever.
2. "S" (sport) switch.
3. " 7 " (snow) switch.
The driving mode selected and/or the
gear engaged appear in the instrument
panel screen.
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic operation).
S. Sport programme.
7 Snow programme.
1 to 4. Gears engaged.
-. Invalid value in manual operation.
) Apply the parking brake.
) Select position P or N .
) Start the engine.
) Apply the foot brake.
) Release the parking brake.
) Then select position R , D or M .
) Progressively remove your foot from
the brake pedal: the vehicle moves
off on its own.
116
DRIVIN
G
S
AFELY
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