2010 Citroen C3 DAG mirror
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COMFORT
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
g l a s s p e r m i t t i n g t h e l a t e r a l r e a r w a r d v i -
s i o n n e c e s s a r y f o r o v e r t a k i n g o r p a r k -
i n g . T h e y c a n a l s o b e f o l d e d f o r p a r k i n g
i n c o n fi n e d s p a c e s .
M o v e c o n t r o l A to the right or to the left
t o s e l e c t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m i r r o r .
M o v e c o n t r o l B i n a l l f o u r d i r e c t i o n s
t o a d j u s t .
R e t u r n c o n t r o l A to the central
p o s i t i o n .
Adjustment Folding
F r o m o u t s i d e : l o c k t h e v e h i c l e u s i n g
t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l o r t h e k e y .
F r o m i n s i d e : w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p u l l
control A r e a r w a r d s .
Unfolding
F r o m o u t s i d e : u n l o c k t h e v e h i c l e u s -
i n g t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l o r t h e k e y .
F r o m i n s i d e : w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p u l l
control A r e a r w a r d s .
I f t h e m i r r o r s a r e f o l d e d u s i n g
control
A , t h e y w i l l n o t u n f o l d
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s u n l o c k e d .
Pull again on control A .
T h e f o l d i n g a n d u n f o l d i n g o f t h e
d o o r m i r r o r s u s i n g t h e r e m o t e
c o n t r o l c a n b e d e a c t i v a t e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N e v e r f o l d o r u n f o l d t h e e l e c t r i c
f o l d i n g m i r r o r s m a n u a l l y .
T h e o b j e c t s o b s e r v e d a r e , i n r e -
a l i t y , c l o s e r t h a n t h e y a p p e a r .
T a k e t h i s i n t o a c c o u n t i n o r d e r t o
c o r r e c t l y j u d g e t h e d i s t a n c e o f v e -
h i c l e s a p p r o a c h i n g f r o m b e h i n d .
Demisting - Defrosting
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a t e d m i r -
r o r s , t h e d e m i s t i n g - d e f r o s t i n g o p e r a t e s
w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y s w i t c h i n g
o n t h e h e a t e d r e a r s c r e e n ( r e f e r t o t h e
" R e a r s c r e e n d e m i s t - d e f r o s t " p a g e ) .
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COMFORT
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
When stationary , pull the control
l e v e r t o r e l e a s e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l .
A d j u s t t h e h e i g h t a n d r e a c h t o s u i t
y o u r d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n .
P u s h t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r t o l o c k t h e
s t e e r i n g w h e e l .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n , t h e s e
o p e r a t i o n s s h o u l d o n l y b e
c a r r i e d o u t w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s
s t a t i o n a r y .
Rear view mirror
A d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r p r o v i d i n g a c e n t r a l
r e a r w a r d v i e w .
E q u i p p e d w i t h a n a n t i - d a z z l e s y s t e m ,
u s e f u l i n p o o r l i g h t .
Adjustment
A d j u s t t h e m i r r o r s o t h a t t h e g l a s s i s d i -
r e c t e d c o r r e c t l y i n t h e " d a y " p o s i t i o n .
Day/night position
P u l l t h e l e v e r t o c h a n g e t o t h e " n i g h t "
a n t i - d a z z l e p o s i t i o n .
P u s h t h e l e v e r t o c h a n g e t o t h e n o r m a l
" d a y " p o s i t i o n . Automatic day/night model
B y m e a n s o f a s e n s o r , w h i c h m e a s u r e s
t h e l i g h t f r o m t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e , t h i s
s y s t e m a u t o m a t i c a l l y a n d p r o g r e s s i v e l y
c h a n g e s b e t w e e n t h e d a y a n d n i g h t
u s e s .
I t h a s a n a n t i - d a z z l e s y s t e m w h i c h d a r k -
e n s t h e m i r r o r g l a s s : t h i s r e d u c e s a n y
d r i v e r d i s c o m f o r t c a u s e d b y t h e l i g h t
b e a m o f f o l l o w i n g v e h i c l e s , t h e s u n . . .
I n o r d e r t o g u a r a n t e e o p t i m u m
v i s i b i l i t y d u r i n g y o u r m a n o e u v r e s ,
t h e m i r r o r l i g h t e n s a u t o m a t i c a l l y
w h e n r e v e r s e g e a r i s e n g a g e d .
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n , t h e m i r -
r o r s m u s t b e a d j u s t e d t o r e d u c e
t h e " b l i n d s p o t " .
Manual day/night model
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ACCESS
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
lock or from a distance. It is also used to
locate and start the vehicle, as well as
providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote control
Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle. Unlocking using the key
Turn the key to the left in the driver's
door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the driver's
door lock to lock the vehicle com-
pletely. If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
relock automatically after thirty
seconds unless a door or the
boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g o f
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d fl a s h i n g
o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s f o r a p p r o x i -
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
Folding the key
First press this button to fold the key.
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VISIBILITY To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlam-
ps should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.
0
.
Driver only or driver + front passenger.
- . Intermediate setting
1. 5 people.
- . 5 people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
T h i s p o s i t i o n i s s u f fi c i e n t t o a v o i d c a u s -
ing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of
light from the headlamps.
The initial setting is position "0" .
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t
in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is
s e t : 6 0 s e c o n d s ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
In the event of a fault with
the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this
warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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VISIBILITY To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlam-
ps should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.
0
.
Driver only or driver + front passenger.
- . Intermediate setting
1. 5 people.
- . 5 people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
T h i s p o s i t i o n i s s u f fi c i e n t t o a v o i d c a u s -
ing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of
light from the headlamps.
The initial setting is position "0" .
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t
in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is
s e t : 6 0 s e c o n d s ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
In the event of a fault with
the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this
warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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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
t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
Switching off Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in inter-
mittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. Vertical windscreen wiper
position
To retain the effectiveness of the
" fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s a d -
visable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the
windscreen,
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s 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
replacement without damaging the bon-
net.
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 driver 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
switching off and a message on
the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the lighting
of this indicator lamp in the in-
strument panel and a message
on the multifunction screen.
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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
t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
Switching off Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in inter-
mittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. Vertical windscreen wiper
position
To retain the effectiveness of the
" fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s a d -
visable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the
windscreen,
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s 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
replacement without damaging the bon-
net.
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 driver 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
switching off and a message on
the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the lighting
of this indicator lamp in the in-
strument panel and a message
on the multifunction screen.
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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.