2009.5 Citroen C3 Safety

FAMILIARISATION
Other adjustments

4. Head restraint height adjustment.


 51 Steering wheel adjustment

1. Unlocking the steering wheel adjust-
ment.

2. Height and reach adjustment.

3.
Locking the steering wheel adjustment.


 54 For reasons of safety, these
operations must only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary.
SITTING COMFORTABLY

1
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

Front
foglamps fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.

Rear
foglamps fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.

Diesel engine
pre-heating fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2
nd
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before
starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.

Parking brake fi xed. The parking brake is
applied or not properly
released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake
pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Driving" section.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations


Engine
coolant
temperature fi xed blue. On starting the engine, it
indicates that the engine is
cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
hard until the warning lamp has switched off.

Foot on the
brake pedal fi xed. The brake pedal must be
pressed. To start the engine, put the automatic gearbox
selector lever in position
P .

Automatic
wiping fi xed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.


Main beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

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COMFORT
SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
System permitting the diffusion of a fra-
grance in the passenger compartment
in accordance with your requirements,
by means of the adjustment dial and the
various fragrance cartridges available.
Adjustment dial
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of
diffusion of the fragrance.

 Turn the dial to the right to permit
diffusion of the fragrance.

 Turn the dial to the left to stop diffu-
sion of the fragrance. Fragrance cartridge
This cartridge can be removed easily.
The fi rst time it is used, replace the plug
with a real cartridge
You can change it at any time and store
it in the sealed case which keeps it
closed once it has been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car-
tridges from CITROËN dealers.
Removing the cartridge

 Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove the cartridge.

 Refi t its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge

 Remove the cartridge from the seal-
ing case.

 Install the cartridge (fl ower at top
left).

 Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning
settings. Do not discard the original car-
tridge as this serves as a plug
when no fragrance cartridge is
in use.
In order to preserve the service
life of the cartridge, turn the dial
fully to the left when you no longer
wish to diffuse the fragrance in
the passenger compartment.
As a safety precaution, do not
carry out any action on the car-
tridge while driving.
Do not dismantle the cartridges.
Do not attempt to refi ll the fra-
grance diffuser or the cartridges.
Use genuinel CITROËN car-
tridges only.
Avoid all contact with the skin
and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children
and animals.

3
COMFORT
Additional adjustments
Head restraint height adjustment

 To raise the head restraint, pull it for-
wards and upwards at the same time.


To remove the head restraint, press the
lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.

 To put the head restraint back in
place, engage the head restraint
stems in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat back.

 To lower the head restraint, press
the lug A and the head restraint at
the same time. The head restraint is fi tted with
a frame with notches which pre-
vents it from lowering; this is a
safety device in case of impact.

The adjustment is correct
when the upper edge of the
head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and adjusted correctly.

3
COMFORT
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to adapt the driv-
ing position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 When stationary , pull the control to
unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and depth.

 Push the control to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, it is im-
perative that these operations
are carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position. Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and pro-
gressively changes between the day
and night uses.
In order to prevent dazzle, the interior
mirror glass darkens automatically in
relation to the intensity of the light from
the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam of
following vehicles, sun...) decreases, so
guaranteeing optimum visibility.
In order to guarantee optimum
visibility during your manoeu-
vres, the mirror lightens auto-
matically when reverse gear is
engaged.
As a safety precaution, the mir-
rors must be adjusted to reduce
the "blind spot".
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.

4
ACCESS Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration do cument and
your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code a nd the trans-
ponder code required to order a replacement key. Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved collec-
tion point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not o perate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a possibilit y that it may unlock the vehicle,
without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and
the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisat ion.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart -
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key fro m the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic en gine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure tha t the
keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle .

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ACCESS Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration do cument and
your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code a nd the trans-
ponder code required to order a replacement key. Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved collec-
tion point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not o perate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a possibilit y that it may unlock the vehicle,
without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and
the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisat ion.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart -
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key fro m the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic en gine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure tha t the
keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle .

4
ACCESS
WINDOW CONTROLS
System which opens or closes a window
manually or automatically. It is fi tted with
a system which provides protection if an
obstacle is detected on the one-touch
models and a deactivation system to
prevent misuse of the rear switches on
all models.

1. Driver's electric window switch.

2.

Passenger's electric window switch.

3. Rear right electric window switch.

4. Rear left electric window switch.

5. Deactivating
the rear electric win-
dow and door switches. Electric windows

 Press or pull the switch.
The window stops as soon
as the switch is released.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
One-touch electric windows There are two methods
of operation:
- manual mode

 Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
- automatic mode

 Press or pull the switch fully.
The window opens or closes
completely when the switch is
released.

 Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window. The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are
fi tted with a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
In the event of unwanted opening
of the window on closing (for ex-
ample in the presence of frost):

 press the switch until it opens
completely,

 then pull it immediately until
it closes,

 continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second af-
ter the window has closed.

The safety anti-pinch function is
not active during these opera-
tions.