2008 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Air fl ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
Air fl ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)
Air fl ow to the footwells and windscreen and side windows
Air fl ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by placing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING

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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position "0".
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passenger compartment from disagreeable odours or smoke coming from outside and increases the effi ciency and rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A(warning lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin temperature, place control A or B in the air recirculation position and control 4 on maximum in the red 4zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold position.
Open the air vents.Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maximum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the temperature control 4 to adjust comfort.

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The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than the temperature outside if the air conditioning is not operating.
The air conditioning maintains optimum com-fort whatever the climatic conditions, through permanent automatic operation (you have pressed the "AUTO" button).Note: The automatic mode only calls for conditioned air in order to attain the desired cabin temperature or to remove air humidity. Therefore the air conditioning warning lamp may come on only intermittently.
Control panel
1. Automatic air conditioning2. Display3. Temperature adjustment4. Air conditioning5. Air recirculation6. Air distribution7. Air fl ow8. Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windows9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
2. Display

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1. Automatic operation
This is the normal operating mode for the system.
A press on this button, confi rmed by "AUTO" on the display, assures automatic control of:The air fl ow.The cabin temperature.
The air distribution.
Air recirculation.Air conditioning.
To revert to manual mode, press again on the button.

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Manual recalling of one or more functions
One or more functions can be adjusted manually, while still retaining the other functions in automatic mode.
The function display "AUTO" then goes out.
4. Air conditioning
Press the control located on the control panel.
A symbol appears on the display (system active).
To prevent misting inside the vehicle in cold or humid weather, you are advised to use the AUTO mode.
Press on the control on the dashboard to activate or deactivate the production of cold air.
Air conditioning is then obtained from the mixing of hot air with cold air, using the air blower temperature adjustment 3.
5. Air recirculation
By pressing the control, the entry of air from outside is closed off and the sym-bol appears on the display.
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
For this, press the "AUTO" button or press again on the air recycling button.
6. Air distribution
Press on the button to scroll through the displays of air fl ow to:
Windscreen.
Central and lateral air vents. Windscreen and passenger footwells.
Windscreen and passenger footwells.
Passenger footwells.
(Air vents closed).
Central and lateral air vents.
Central and lateral air vents and passenger footwells.
Note: In AUTO position the air distribution displayed is that chosen by the system.

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To increase it.
To decrease it.
The level of air fl ow is indicated on the display by the progressive fi lling of the fan blades (seven possible adjustment positions).
Note: If you place the air blower on position 0, the system is deactivated (the display disappears).
Note: In AUTO position the air fl ow displayed is that chosen by the system.
7. Air fl ow
Heater blower control. Press button:
8. Demisting - Defrosting
While it is operating, the warning lamp lights and the symbol appears on the display.
This control is for rapid deicing or demisting of the windscreen and side windows. It automatically triggers the air conditioning, optimising air fl ow and air distribution for the continued comfort of the vehicle occupants.
To stop it, press again either on the button 8 or on the button "AUTO".
9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen
Press AUTO to return the system to its automatic function.

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Manual adjustments
Head restraint
To fi t it, slide it in.
To lower it, press on the tab.
Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.
It is also tilt-adjustable.
To remove it, bring it to the high position. Lift the tab with the aid of a coin and pull.
Backrest angle
Use the control to adjust the backrest angle.
It is possible to recline the backrest to an angle of 45° by tilting it until it locks. Press the control to unlock.
Seat height and rake adjustment
Raise the control and place the seat in the desired positio n.
Reach
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.
Armrest
To place it in the vertical position: Lift it from its position of use until it locks.Note: To remove the armrest:Press the control located on its axis of rotation.
Pull the armrest to remove.