2007 CITROEN C3 PLURIEL cruise control
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C r u i s e c o n t r o l Speed limiter I n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s p l a y
1. Activation / Deactivation of cruise control mode.
2. Reduction of the programmed speed.
3. Increase in the programmed speed.
4. Start / Stop cruise control.
To programme or activate, the vehicle speed must be over 40 km/h (25mph).
1. Activation / Deactivation of speed limiter mode.
2. Reduction of the programmed speed.
3. Increase in the programmed speed.
4. Start / Stop speed limiter.
Cruise control or speed limiter mode appears in the instrument panel when selected.
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To stop cruise control, you can either: - press on the brake pedal,
- press on control 4,
- use control 1,
- as a last resort, switch off the engine.
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
D I E S E L V E R S I O N
A. Control:Lighting rheostatNight driving (Black panel)B. Fuel gaugeC. Rev counterDuring the running-in period, see “Running-in”.
D. Red zone of rev counter telling you of the need to change to a higher gear.Sport version: The warning lamp lights up in orange, then in red.
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E. Electronic Gearbox System displayF. Control:Trip mileage recorder resetG. Display:Cruise contol / speed limiterTrip mileage recorderTrip computer
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H. Display of warning lamps I. Speed indicator J. Display:Maintenance indicatorEngine oil level indicatorTotal mileage recorder
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L L I G H T I N G –
B L A C K P A N E L
Lighting rheostat
The dimmer is active when the lamps are on and affects:The instrument panel: Rev counter, fuel level display.
The display screen.The air conditioning control panel.
Selection of mode and brightness is done by pressing the dimmer button A on the instrument panel.
Night driving (headlamps on)
4 l e v e l s o f b r i g h t n e s s + 1 l e v e l f o r Black panel.
Adjustment is by successive presses on button A in the follow-ing cycle:
l e v e l 4 W l e v e l 3 W l e v e l 2 W level 1 W Black panel.
This function is to give you the best possible visual conditions for driv-ing at night.
In black panel mode, the following information only will be displayed temporarily, should you request it or in the event of an alert:The warning lamps in zone C(bottom area of the instrument panel) will come on in the event of an alert: e.g. fuel low, coolant temperature.
The direction indicator warning lamps.The speed indicator.
The gear engaged.The mileage recorder each time you press button B.
The automatic air conditioning display each time you press one of the buttons.
The trip computer information.
Night driving T h e fi r s t p r e s s o n b u t t o n D“DARK” places the display on standby. Only the time and the temperature remain visible at the top of the screen.
A second press on D switches the screen and the instrument panel off (black panel) with the exception of information con-cerning for example:The speed indicator.The gearbox.Cruise control / Speed limiter if this has been activated.Note: Timed lighting of func-tions if you:
Press any of the display con-trols.Select Radio-CD.Operate any of the air condi-tioning controls.Note: All the displays come on if there is an alert.A third press on D returns you to normal lighting.
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T R I P C O M P U T E R
For selection and display of the various types of information, give short presses on the end of the windcsreen wiper stalk.
Instrument panel (For a ver-sion with digital clock)
T h e t r i p c o m p u t e r p r o v i d e s 4 t y p e s of information on the instrument panel, following the display of trip mileage:Range.
Instantaneous consumption.
Average consumption.Average speed.
Remark: If the cruise control / speed limiter is in operation, the display of trip computer information disappears after a few seconds.
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T h e t r i p c o m p u t e r p r o v i d e s 5 t y p e s of information:Range.
Average consumption.
Instantaneous consumption.Distance travelled.
Average speed.
To cancel the display of the trip computer information, press a sixth time.
With screen C, a press on the “Mode” button brings up permanent display of the trip computer infor-mation.
To reset the trip computer infor-mation to zero, keep the end of the control stalk pressed for a few seconds when you see the relevant information displayed.
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C r u i s e c o n t r o l m u s t o n l y b e u s e d w h e r e t h e t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t d r i v i n g a t a c o n s t a n t s p e e d .
Do not use it on congested roads or when the weather or the road conditions are poor.
This driving assistance function allows you to drive at the spee d of your choice without the need to action the accelerator.
T h i s d e v i c e i s a c t i v e a t s p e e d s a b o v e a p p r o x . 4 0 k m / h ( 2 5 m p h ) , i n t h e higher gears only.
The button A for cruise control is located on the lighting control stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed in the instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer infor-mation to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).
To select the function
Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.
When you select the function via control 1, no speed has yet been memorised.
To select a cruise speed
Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on butt on 2 or button 4.
The cruise speed is then memorised. It is shown in the display on instrument panel B.
You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically keep to that chosen speed.
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
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Temporary override of the cruise speed
While cruise control is in operation, it is always possible to go above the cruise speed simply by pressing the ac cel-erator pedal (for example to overtake another vehic le). T h e s p e e d d i s p l a y e d fl a s h e s . Y o u h a v e o n l y t o r e l e a s e t h e accelerator pedal to return to your cruise speed.
Remark: If during cruise control the system cannot keep to the cruise speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then the speed fl a s h e s . I f n e c e s s a r y , b r a k e t o c u r b y o u r s p e e d .
Adjustment of the memorised speed while cruise control is in operation
To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone B, press:Button 4 to increase the speed.Button 2 to decrease the speed.
Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed i n s t e p s o f 1 k m / h a n d a c o n t i n u o u s p r e s s i n s t e p s o f 5 k m / h ( 3 m p h ) .
Disengagement of the memorised cruise speed.Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.Or by the ESP or ASR systems being active.
Or by pressing button 3.Note: Cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in neutral (position N)
Reactivation of cruise controlBy recalling the memorised speed:
Following a disengagement, press on control 3.Your vehicle automatically resumes the memorised cruise speed, which then displays on the screen in instrument panel B.
By selecting the current speed:
Give a short press on button 2 or 4, once the desired speed is reached.The information “OFF” then disappears from the dis-play.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the current speed, the vehicle will accelerate to match it.
To cancel the functionBy moving the control from the “CRUISE” position to the 0 position.Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer memorised.
Remark:
While cruise control is in operation, the displayed speed fl a s h e s i f t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d i s e x c e e d e d .
If there is a malfunction, either the memorised speed or t h e d a s h e s “ - - - ” w i l l fl a s h a n d t h e w a r n i n g l a m p “OFF” will come on permanently in the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
These actions bring up the informa-tion “OFF” in the instrument panel display.
These actions do not cancel the cruise speed which remains displayed.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
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S P E E D L I M I T E R
This driving assistance function enables you to select a maximum speed that you wish not to exceed. This must be greater than 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control A for the speed limiter is situated below the lighting/signalling con-trol stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer infor-mation to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last speed memorised is displayed.
To adjust the maximum speed
When the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spee d by either short presses or long presses on:Button 4 to increase the memorised speed.
Button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed in steps of 1 km/h a n d a c o n t i n u o u s p r e s s i n s t e p s o f 5 k m / h ( 3 m p h ) .
Activation of the maximum speed
As the desired maximum speed is displayed, press control 3 to activate the speed limitation.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the dis-play.
While the function is active, actioning the accelerator pedal will not permit the programmed speed to be exceeded, unless you press t he pedal hard down past the tight spot. See “Temporary override of the maximum speed”.
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memo rised.