2010.5 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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VISIBILITY
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
the rear view mirror), adapting their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
Switching off Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs,
the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. Vertical windscreen wiper
position
To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-
visable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the wind-
screen,
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is complete-
ly clear of ice before activating
the automatic wiping.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing stalk
A downwards.
This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
This is controlled manually by the driv-
er by pushing stalk
A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it
to position "0" . It is accompanied by the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel
going off and a message in the
multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumina-
tion of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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VISIBILITY

A. Central courtesy lamp

1. Rear side reading lamps

2. Rear courtesy lamp Central or rear courtesy lamps
Version without Zenith windscreen
Front side reading lamps

 With the ignition on, the fi rst press of
the corresponding switch switches
on the reading lamp concerned in
permanent lighting mode.


Following a second press, it comes on: - when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from
the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting duration varies, accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, un- limited.
Version with Zenith windscreen In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" position.
COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

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VISIBILITY
INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwell and
the central dashboard stoarge compart-
ment comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on. Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using
the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button.

 With the lighting on, press several
times on the left hand button of the
instrument panel to progressively
reduce the dashboard lighting level.

 Press again to reduce the lighting
level to the minimum and switch off
the interior mood lighting. This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP
The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
On certain versions, three lamps locat-
ed in the support between the roof and
the automatic day/night interior mirror
come on as well.

6
FITTINGS
INTERIOR FITTINGS

1. Sun visor

2. Glove box
(details on following page)

3. Storage compartments

4. Door
pockets

5. Upper storage compartment

6. Lower storage compartment with
non-slip mat

7. USB port
/
auxiliary socket
(details on following page)
or
Coin holder

8. 12 V accessories socket
(details on following page)

9. Centre armrest with storage
(details on following page)
or
Cup/bottle holder

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
Version without Zenith windscreen
GLOVE BOX

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It houses the front passenger airbag de-
activation switch A .
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see the "Practical information - §
Changing a fuse" section).
CENTRE ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.
Storage

 For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS
USB PLAYER
The USB port is located in the "AUX"
box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod ®
generation 5 and later type or
USB memory stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted
to your audio equipment and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable
device charges automatically.
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
AUXILIARY SOCKET
The auxiliary socket is located in the
"AUX" box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod ®
type, to listen to your music
fi les using the vehicle's speakers.
For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the MyWay or
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section. The management of the fi les is
done using your portable device.

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FITTINGS
STORAGE DRAWER
The storage drawer is located under the
front passenger's seat.
Opening


Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Removal

 Bring the drawer to the end of its
travel.

 Press the ends of the slides.

 Raise the drawer and pull it fully.
Refitting

 Engage the drawer in its slides.

 At the end of its travel, press on the
top of the drawer to secure it.
Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.
MATS
Removable carpet protection.
Fitting
When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,
on the driver's side use only the fi xings
provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:

 move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,

 unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat. Refitting
To refi t the mat on the driver's side:

 position the mat correctly,

 refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured cor-
rectly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
- only use mats which are suited to the fi xings already
present in the vehicle; these
fi xings must be used,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with ac-
cess to the pedals and hinder the
operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
Version without Zenith windscreen
GLOVE BOX

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It houses the front passenger airbag de-
activation switch A .
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see the "Practical information - §
Changing a fuse" section).
CENTRE ARMREST
Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.
Storage

 For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.