2008 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints have two positions:A stowed position for when the seat is not occupied.A deployed position to provide passenger safety, by raising them to their locking point.
To raise them, pull them upwards to their maximum height, pressing the unlocking button.

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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "r ear-facing" child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "OFF" position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "ON" position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.
The airbags only function with the ignition switched on. A slight noise is emitted when they are triggered.
Note : the gas released from the airbags may be a mild irritant.

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ISOFIX anchoring points and the ISOFIX fastening system
The lateral rear seats of your vehicle are each equipped with regulation ISOFIX anchoring points. These consist of 2 rings located between the backrest and the vehicle seat, approx. 28 cm apart.
ISOFIX child seats are equipped with 2 latches which are eay to attach to these rings. This fi xing system is intended for children weighing up to 18 kg.
Incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises protection of the child in the event of a collision. The ISOFIX system enables you to minimise the risks posed by incorrect fi tting. The ISOFIX fastening system gives you a convenient, strong and reliable fi tting for a child seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seat that is approved and supplied by the CITROËN network is the approved and supplied by approved KIDDY Isofi x child seat (1).
It can be installed "rear-facing" from birth to 13 kg and "forward-facing" from 9 to 18 kg.
Advice on installing your KIDDY Isofi x child seat:In the "forward facing" position, the vehicle’s corresponding front seat should be adjusted between the furthest forward and the medium fore/aft position, with the backrest upright.
If "rear-facing", the shell of the child seat should be in contact with the backrest of the vehicle front seat.
Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
In conformance with the European Directive, the table tells yo u to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as "Uni versal" according to the weight of the child.

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1. Interior lamps
Move the control 1 to the 3 following positions.
Automatic lighting of the interior lampsOn entering the vehicle:
They come on as soon as the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened.They go out 30 seconds after the doors are closed or when ignition is switched on.
On vacating the vehicle:They come on as soon as the ignition key is removed (timed for 30 seconds), or when a door is opened.
They go out 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed or immediately after the vehicle has been locked.
2. Spotlamps
A press on one of the buttons 2 switches the corresponding spotlamp on or off.
These do not work if the ignition is off or in economy mode.

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Lower glovebox
To open, pull the handle and lower the lid.
It comprises a storage area for vehicle documents.
Front seat drawers
To open, lift then pull towards the front.
Boot storage
Straps anchored to the boot aper-ture are provided for the securing of a wide variety of objects (e.g. doctor’s bag, warning triangle, oil container etc).
Further items can be stowed in the storage area fi tted into the right hand side of the load area.
WARNING
As a safety measure, the glovebox must remain shut when the vehicle is in motion.

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Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the visor downwards. They can be disengaged from their central fi x-ing and pivoted over to the side windows if required.
The passenger’s and driver’s sun visors each have a mirror that can be covered.
Sun visor with illuminated mirror
Illuminates automatically on open-ing the mirror cover fl ap (ignition on).
Child surveillance mirror
This mirror allows the driver or the front passenger to observe the rear seat positions.
Grab handles - coat hooks

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Cigar-lighter
These only work when the ignition is switched on.
Push in and wait a few moments. The cigar lighter will release auto-matically.
Ashtray
A movable ashtray can occupy the cupholder locations on the central console.
Aircraft- style tray
Located on the rear of the front seat backrests.Note: Do not place any hard or heavy item on the shelf. It could become a dangerous projectile in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

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The Moduboard shelf, located at the rear of the benchseat backrests, enables the bootspace to be variously confi gured.
A - Shelf stowed vertically against the benchseat backrests.
Removing the parcel shelfHold it with one hand.
Unlock by pressing on the controls 1.Tilt the Moduboard shelf (still folded) towards you.
Release it from its mountings.
Handle the shelf without forcing the joints that link the various sections.Note: It is possible to fold the central retaining tab 2 between the seat backrests.
Fitting the shelf in placeunfold the central retaining tab 2 (the presence of this tab is essential for supporting weight).
present the shelf (folded) in a position tilted towards the mountings.lock it in the stowed position.
Locking the shelffold it.lock by engaging it in the controls 1.