2009.5 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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CHILD SAFETY
"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Your vehicle has been approved in accor-
dance with the new ISOFIX regulation .
The seats, represented below, are fi tted
with regulation ISOFIX mountings: These are three rings for each seat:
- two rings
A , located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indi-
cated by a label, This ISOFIX mounting system guaran-
tees you fast, reliable and safe fi tting of
the child seat in your vehicle.
The
ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with
two locks which are secured easily on
the two rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which
is attached to ring B .
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle
seat's head restraint then pass the hook
between its rods. Then fi x the hook on
ring B and tighten the upper strap.
- a ring B , behind the seat, referred to
as the TOP TETHER for fi xing the
upper strap. The incorrect installation of a
child seat in a vehicle compro-
mises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX
child seats which can be installed in your
vehicle, consult the summary table for
the location of the ISOFIX child seats.

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CHILD SAFETY
ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fi tted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be attached
to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed in the forwards-facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B ,
referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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CHILD SAFETY
* Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicate s the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the ve-
hicle seats fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seat s, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a
letter from A to G , is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofi x U niversal seat, " F orward facing" and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation an I sofi x S emi- U niversal seat which is:
- "rear facing" fi tted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,
- "forward facing" fi tted with a stay,
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "Isofi x Mountings" section.

X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an I SOFIX seat of the size category indicated.


Weight of the child /indicative age

Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to 6 months approx
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From 1 to 3 years approx

Type of ISOFIX child seat Infant car seat * "rear facing" "rear facing" "forward facing"

ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1

Universal and semi-universal
ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the rear side seats
X X IL-SU X IL-SU
IUF
IL-SU

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CHILD SAFETY
Any other status of the indica-
tor lamp indicates a malfunction
of the electric child lock. Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Remote control system to prevent open-
ing of the rear doors using their interior
controls and use of the rear electric win-
dows * .
The control is located:
- either on the dashboard, driver’s side, on versions without rear elec-
tric windows,
- or on the driver’s door, with the elec- tric window controls, on versions fi tted
with rear electric windows. Activation

 Press button A .
The indicator lamp on button A comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is deactivated. Deactivation

 Press button A again.
The indicator lamp on button A switches
off, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the
child lock is activated.
This system is independent and
in no circumstances does it take
the place of the central locking
control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the igni-
tion.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehi-
cle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deacti-
vated automatically to permit the
exit of the rear passengers.

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.

 Lower the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
"Motorway" function
System for indicating a change of lane
on a motorway.

 Move the lighting stalk briefl y up-
wards or downwards, without going
beyond the resistance point; the di-
rection indicators will fl ash 3 times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when changing
lane on high-speed roads.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

 Press the button A , the direction in-
dicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in
the queue.
HORN
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.

 Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
-
when approaching an area
- where there is no visibility.

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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situa-
tions:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
when braking, in particular on poor or
slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure. Operating fault
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
When replacing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that they
conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, ena-
bles you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.

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SAFETY
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem. This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel. Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button, located
on the left below the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the in-
dicator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive
at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels
(tyres and rims), the braking
components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN
assembly and operation proce-
dures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

8
SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the severity of the im-
pact, the pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body
of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the occu-
pant, so increasing their protection.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap. Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, if the driver
and/or the front passenger has
not fastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-
utes accompanied by an audible signal of increasing volume. Once these two min-
utes have elapsed, this warning lamp
remains on until the driver and/or the
front passenger fastens their seat belt. Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
force limiter.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.