2009.5 Citroen C3 fuel
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which can
still be travelled with the fuel remain-
ing in the tank in relation to the average
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consump-
tion during the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption since the last trip computer
zero reset.
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed cal-
culated since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer
zero reset.
T h i s fi g u r e m a y v a r y f o l l o w i n g a
change in the style of driving or
t h e r e l i e f , r e s u l t i n g i n a s i g n i fi -
cant change in the current con-
sumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of
the digits, contact a CITROËN
dealer. This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi l l i n g w i t h a t l e a s t 5 l i t r e s o f f u e l , t h e
range is recalculated and is displayed
when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
t r a v e l l e d t o t h e fi n a l d e s t i n a t i o n . I t c a n
be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which can
still be travelled with the fuel remain-
ing in the tank in relation to the average
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consump-
tion during the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption since the last trip computer
zero reset.
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed cal-
culated since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer
zero reset.
T h i s fi g u r e m a y v a r y f o l l o w i n g a
change in the style of driving or
t h e r e l i e f , r e s u l t i n g i n a s i g n i fi -
cant change in the current con-
sumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of
the digits, contact a CITROËN
dealer. This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi l l i n g w i t h a t l e a s t 5 l i t r e s o f f u e l , t h e
range is recalculated and is displayed
when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
t r a v e l l e d t o t h e fi n a l d e s t i n a t i o n . I t c a n
be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Vehicle configuration
O n c e t h e " V e h i c l e C o n fi g u r a t i o n " m e n u
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- "guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- parking assistance (refer to the "Driving" section).
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been se-
lected, you can start diagnostics of the
status of the equipment (active, not active,
faulty). Display settings
Once the "Display settings" menu has
been selected, you can gain access to
the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
- 12 or 24 hour mode.
Once you have selected a setting,
press the " " or " " buttons to
change its value.
Press the " " or " " buttons to
switch respectively to the previous
or next setting.
Press the "OK" button to save the
change and return to the normal
display or press the "ESC" button
to cancel. Languages
Once the "Languages" menu has been
selected, you can change the language
used by the display (Français, Italiano,
Nederlands, Portugues, Portugues-
Brasil, Deutsch, English, Espanol).
Units
Once the "Units" menu has been se-
lected, you can change the units of the
following parameters:
- temperature (°C or °F),
- fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or
km/l).
Once the fuel consumption units
have been set to mpg, the infor-
mation in the instrument panel
screen on speed and distance
will also be in mph and miles.
F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , c o n fi g u r a t i o n
by the driver of the multifunction
screen must only be done when
stationary.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Example: setting of the duration of the
"guide-me-home" lighting
Press the " " or " " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the menu
required.
Press the " " or " " buttons,
then the "OK" button to select the
"Guide-me-home lighting" line.
Press the " " or " " buttons to
set the value required (15, 30 or
60 seconds), then press the "OK"
b u t t o n t o c o n fi r m .
Press the " " or " " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the "OK"
b o x a n d c o n fi r m o r p r e s s t h e "ESC"
button to cancel.
Language selection
Once this menu has been selected,
you can change the language used
by the display (Deutsch, English,
Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands,
Portugues, Portugues-Brasil, Türkçe
). "Telephone" Menu
F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , c o n fi g u r a t i o n
by the driver of the multifunction
screen must only be done when
stationary.
Display configuration
Once this menu has been selected, you
can gain access to the following settings:
- brightness-video setting,
- date and time setting,
- selection of units.
Once the fuel consumption units
have been changed to mpg, the
information in the screen relat-
ing to speed and distance also
changes to mph and miles re-
spectively. With Audio system on, once this menu
i s s e l e c t e d y o u c a n c o n fi g u r e y o u r
Bluetooth hands-free kit (pairing), view
the various telephone directories (list
of calls, services...) and manage your
calls (call, hang up, second call, secret
mode...).
For more details on the "Telephone"
function, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and telematics" section.
* According to country of destination.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
* According to country.
System language
This menu allows you to select the lan-
guage used by the display: Deutsch,
English, Espanol, Français, Italiano,
Nederlands, Polski, Portugues, Türkçe * .
Date and time
This menu allows you to set the date
and time, the format of the date and the
format of the time (refer to the "Audio
a n d T e l e m a t i c s " s e c t i o n o r t o t h e s p e c i fi c
user guide given to you with the other
owner's documents).
Display
This menu allows you to set the bright-
ness of the screen, the screen colour
scheme and the colour of the map (day/
night or auto mode).
Vehicle
This menu allows you to activate or
deactivate certain driving and comfort
equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer
to the "Visibility" section),
- guide-me-home lighting and dura- tion (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- parking assistance (refer to the "Driving" section).
Units
This menu allows you to select the
units: temperature (°C or °F) and fuel
consumption (km/l, l/100 or mpg).
System
This menu allows you to restore the fac-
t o r y c o n fi g u r a t i o n , d i s p l a y t h e s o f t w a r e
version and activate scrolling text. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , c o n fi g u r a -
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be car-
ried out when stationary.
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COMFORT
REAR SCREEN DEMIST AND
DEFROST
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the exterior mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
It is possible to stop the demist-
ing/defrosting operation before it is
switched off automatically by press-
ing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
switches off. The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
If the engine is switched off be-
fore the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demist-
ing/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and exterior mirrors as soon
as you consider this neces-
sary as lower current con-
sumption results in reduced
fuel consumption.
With the heating/ventilation
system
P u t t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a n d a i r fl o w
controls to the dedicated marked
position.
P u t t h e a i r i n t a k e c o n t r o l t o t h e " E x -
t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n
(manual control to the right or elec- tric control with indicator lamp off).
Put the air distribution control to the
" W i n d s c r e e n " p o s i t i o n .
FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST
These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.
With the manual air
conditioning system
P u t t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a n d a i r fl o w
controls to the dedicated marked
position.
P u t t h e a i r i n t a k e c o n t r o l t o t h e " E x -
t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n
(manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off).
Put the air distribution control to the
" W i n d s c r e e n " p o s i t i o n .
Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button; the associ-
ated green warning lamp comes on.
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ACCESS The key cannot be removed from
t h e l o c k u n t i l t h e c a p i s r e fi t t e d .
O p e n i n g t h e fi l l e r c a p m a y c r e a t e
a noise a caused by an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely nor-
mal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
FUEL TANK
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 45 litres (Diesel).
Low fuel level When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instru-
m e n t p a n e l . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s
on there remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Practical information" section.
Filling
A l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres,
in order to be taken into account by the fuel
gauge. T o fi l l t h e t a n k i n c o m p l e t e s a f e t y :
it is imperative that the engine is
switched off,
o p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p ,
insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,
remove the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of the
fl a p ,
fi l l t h e t a n k , but do not continue af-
ter the 3 rd
cut-off of the pump ; this
could cause malfunctions.
W h e n y o u h a v e fi l l e d t h e t a n k :
put the cap back in place,
turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,
c l o s e t h e fl a p .
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DRIVING
GEAR CHANGE INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
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 .
Operation
The system intervenes only when driv-
ing economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear engagement recommenda-
tions must not be considered compulsory.
I n f a c t , t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e r o a d ,
t h e a m o u n t o f t r a f fi c a n d s a f e t y r e m a i n
determining factors when choosing the
best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the per-
f o r m a n c e o f t h e e n g i n e ( fi r m p r e s -
sure on the accelerator pedal, for
e x a m p l e , w h e n o v e r t a k i n g . . . ) , t h e
system will not recommend a gear
change.
The system never suggests:
- e n g a g i n g fi r s t g e a r ,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
E x a m p l e :
- You are in third gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
* According to engine. The information appears in the form of an
arrow on the instrument panel display.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
this arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.