2008 Citroen C3 PLURIEL key
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Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
If one of the doors, or the rear screen or the tailgate, is open or not properly closed, then the cen-tral locking does not operate.
The warning lamp associated with the control A s i g n a l s 3 s t a t u s e s :A l t fl a s h e s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y i s i n t h e s t o p p o s i t i o n o r w h e n t h e k e y i s n o t detected and the doors are locked. I t l i g h t s u p w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y i s i n t h e “ a c c e s s o r i e s ” p o s i t i o n o r “ i g n i t i o n + engine running” or starter position and if the door s are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using t he remote control or the key.
Anti-theft
A s s o o n a s t h e v e h i c l e r e a c h e s a s p e e d o f a r o u n d 1 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 m p h ) , t h e rear screen and the tailgate lock automatically. The rear screen and the tailgate unlock when a door is opened or when you press the locking/unlocking button.
Anti-theft protection
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors as soon as y o u r e a c h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 m p h ) .Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again aut omatically when the vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Activation / Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the central unlocking button until a message is displayed.
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A I R B A G S
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 operate when the ignition is switched on. The triggering of the airbags is accompanied by a slight noise.
Note : the gas discharged from the airbags may cause sli ght irritation.
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rear of the vehicle, the front seat of the vehicle must be adjusted so that the child’s feet do not touch the backrest of the front seat.
T h i s c h i l d s e a t c a n a l s o b e i n s t a l l e d i n s e a t p o s i t i o n s n o t fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X anchorages. In this case, it is compulsory to secure it to the seat using the seat belt.
( 1 ) O n I S O F I X a n c h o r a g e s , y o u m a y fi x o n l y t h e I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s p e c i fi -cally approved for your vehicle.
Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
I n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h D i r e c t i v e 2 0 0 0 / 3 , t h e t a b l e t e l l s y o u t o w h a t e x t e n t e a c h of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat tha t is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as “Universal” as a f unction of the weight of the child.
Seat position(s)Weight of child
< 1 3 k g ( g r o u p s 0 a n d 0 + ) 9 - 1 8 k g (group 1) 1 5 - 2 5 k g ( g r o u p 2 ) 2 2 - 3 6 k g ( g r o u p 3 )
Front passenger’s (a)UUUU
RearUUUU
KEY TO THE TABLEU: Seat position suitable for the installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and a universal forward-facing child sea t posi-tion.(a): In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a “rear-fac-ing” child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed o r seriously injured should the airbag deploy.
T a k e c a r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n i n t h e child seat manufacturer’s installation guide.
ISOFIX anchoring points and the ISOFIX fastening system
The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with ISOFIX anchoring p o i n t s . T h e s e c o n s i s t o f 2 r i n g s located between the backrest and t h e v e h i c l e s e a t , a p p r o x . 2 8 c m apart.
ISOFIX child seats are equipped w i t h 2 l a t c h e s w h i c h a r e e a y t o attach to these rings.
Incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises protec-tion of the child in the event of a collision.
The ISOFIX system enables you to minimise the risks posed by incor- r e c t fi t t i n g . T h e I S O F I X f a s t e n i n g system gives you a convenient, s t r o n g a n d r e l i a b l e fi t t i n g f o r a c h i l d seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seat recom-mended (1) for your vehicle is:
The RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (1) :
This child seat is approved for chil- d r e n f r o m 9 t o 1 8 k g . I t i s o n l y b e installed in the «forward-facing» position. The use of the upper strap is not necessary. If the RÖMER position. The use of the upper strap upper strap
Duo Plus ISOFIX is installed in the
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PAY ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPERATING THE SUN ROOF
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a short time.
In the event of anything being caught by the sun ro of closing, you must reverse the roof movement.
To do that, reverse the position of the control concerned.
When the driver is operating the sun roof, he or she must always make sure that the passengers are not preventing it from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers use the sun roof control correctly.
If making repeated movements, you are advised to have the engine running in order to avoid discharging the battery.
Safety devices for prevention of damage to the soft roof:It is impossible to slide the soft roof when the rear screen is open or not properly closed.
The rear screen opening control is inoperational while the so ft roof is sliding.It is impossible to slide the soft roof when the vehicle is travelling at high speed.
Stowing of the rear cassette is possible only if the roof is fully slid onto the rear screen.
Sliding of the roof is possible only if the cassette is correctly secured in the high position on the arches, and down a g a i n s t t h e C I T R O Ë N l e t t e r i n g . S e e t h e c h a n g e f r o m C a b r i o l e t t o S a l o o n c o n fi g u r a t i o n .Sliding of the roof is possible only if the cassette is correctly secured in the high position on roof is possible
I f a c o m m a n d o n y o u r p a r t i s n o t o b e y e d , y o u h e a r 3 b e e p s .
Maintenance of the sliding soft roof: I f w a s h i n g t h e r o o f w i t h a h i g h p r e s s u r e j e t ( 9 0 b a r s ) , k e e p t h e j e t n o z z l e a t l e a s t 4 0 c m a w a y f r o m t h e v e h i c l e .If washing by hand, use a sponge or soft brush wth soapy wate r.
Never use detergents or products that are corrosive, or acetone or alcohol based products.
See USER PRECAUTIONS.
Never open the rear screen if the roof is partially slid onto the rear screen. To prevent any damage to the soft roof slide rails, make sure that they remain clean and free of sand, dust, etc.
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T o o p e n t h e fl a p , p u l l a t t h e e d g e .
L o c k i n g fi l l e r c a p
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p .
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside o f t h e fi l l e r fl a p .
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
W h e n y o u a r e s e e k i n g t o fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t p e r s i s t a f t e r t h e t h i r d cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): A p p r o x . 4 7 .
If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained be fore you start the engine again.
FUEL QUALITY
A l a b e l i n s i d e t h e fi l l e r fl a p t e l l s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o u s e .
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
T h e p e t r o l e n g i n e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o r u n o n R O N 9 5 .
H o w e v e r , f o r b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) , w e r e c o m m e n d R O N 9 8 .
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Towing with wheels on the ground
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
Vehicles with manual gearbox (diesel engine)
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t b e i n n e u t r a l . If neutral is not engaged, certain brake components may be dama ged and braking assistance may not function when re-starting the engine.