2010 Citroen C3 ignition
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VISIBILITY
C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps.
rear foglamp
Rotate and release the ring C :
f o r w a r d s a fi r s t t i m e t o s w i t c h o n t h e
front foglamps.
forwards a second time to switch on
the rear foglamp,
r e a r w a r d s a fi r s t t i m e t o s w i t c h o f f
the rear foglamp
rearwards a second time to switch
of the front fog lamps.
Model with rear foglamp only
To switch on the foglamp, turn the
ring C forwards.
When the lighting is switched off au-
t o m a t i c a l l y ( w i t h A U T O m o d e l ) , t h e
foglamp and the dipped beam head-
lamps will remain on.
To switch off all of the lighting, turn
the ring C rearwards.
Model with front foglamps and a rear foglamp Front and rear foglamps In good or rainy weather, by both
day and night, the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp are pro-
hibited. In these situations, the
power of their beams may daz-
zle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the
front foglamps and the rear fo-
glamp when they are no longer
necessary.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched
off, all of the lamps switch off
automatically, unless guide-
me-home lighting is activated.
If the lighting is switched on manu-
ally after switching off the ignition,
there is an audible signal when a
front door is opened to warn the
driver that they have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle's lighting,
with the ignition off.
When the lighting is switched off auto-
m a t i c a l l y ( w i t h A U T O m o d e l ) o r w h e n
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
will remain on.
Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the foglamps, the sidelamps will
then switch off.
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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
advisable 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
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 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
advisable 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
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 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
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
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e fi r s t p r e s s o f
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 button 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,
approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately 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.
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CHILD SAFETY
Any other status of the indica-
t o r l a m p i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n
o f t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k . H a v e i t
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
* According to version.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
R e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t o p e n -
ing of the rear doors using their interior
controls and use of the rear electric win-
dows * .
The control is located:
- e i t h e r o n t h e d a s h b o a r d , d r i v e r ’ s side, for versions without rear elec-
tric windows,
- o r o n t h e d r i v e r ’ s d o o r , w i t h t h e e l e c - t r i c w i n d o w c o n t r o l s , f o r v e r s i o n s fi t -
ted with rear electric windows. Activation
P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o n u n t i l t h e
c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d . Deactivation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n a g a i n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n s w i t c -
h e s o f f , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o f f u n t i l t h e
c h i l d l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
T h i s s y s t e m i s i n d e p e n d e n t a n d
i n n o c i r c u m s t a n c e s d o e s i t t a k e
t h e p l a c e o f t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g
control.
C h e c k t h e s t a t u s o f t h e c h i l d l o c k
e a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i -
tion.
A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e k e y f r o m t h e
ignition when leaving the vehi-
c l e , e v e n f o r a s h o r t t i m e .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s e r i o u s i m p a c t ,
t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i -
v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o p e r m i t t h e
e x i t o f t h e r e a r p a s s e n g e r s .
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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.
Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond
the point of resistance.
Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond
the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
P r e s s b r i e fl y u p w a r d s o r d o w n w a r d s ,
w i t h o u t g o i n g b e y o n d t h e p o i n t o f
resistance; the direction indicators
w i l l fl a s h 3 t i m e s .
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A v i s u a l w a r n i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e d i r e c -
t i o n i n d i c a t o r s t o a l e r t o t h e r r o a d u s e r s
t o a v e h i c l e b r e a k d o w n , t o w i n g o r
accident.
P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n , t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i -
c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y , d e -
p e n d i n g o n t h e d e c e l e r a t i o n , t h e h a z a r d
w a r n i n g l a m p s c o m e o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
T h e y s w i t c h o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t
t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
Y o u c a n a l s o s w i t c h t h e m o f f b y
p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n .
HORN
A u d i b l e w a r n i n g t o a l e r t o t h e r r o a d u s e r s
t o a n i m m i n e n t d a n g e r .
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
U s e t h e h o r n m o d e r a t e l y a n d
only in the following cases:
- i m m e d i a t e d a n g e r ,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedes- trian
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
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SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
Fastening
P u l l t h e s t r a p , t h e n i n s e r t t h e t o n g u e
i n t h e b u c k l e .
C h e c k t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t i s f a s t e n e d
c o r r e c t l y b y p u l l i n g t h e s t r a p . Unfastening
P r e s s t h e r e d b u t t o n o n t h e b u c k l e .
G u i d e t h e s e a t b e l t a s i t i s r e e l e d i n .
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n ,
t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n i n
t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , i f t h e d r i v e r
a n d / o r t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r h a s
not fastened their seat belt.
F r o m a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h )
t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r t w o m i n u t e s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l o f i n -
c r e a s i n g v o l u m e . O n c e t h e s e t w o m i n u t e s
h a v e e l a p s e d , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s
o n u n t i l t h e d r i v e r a n d / o r t h e f r o n t p a s s e n -
ger fastens their seat belt. Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e e a c h fi t t e d w i t h a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
f o r c e l i m i t e r .
Fastening
P u l l t h e s t r a p , t h e n i n s e r t t h e t o n g u e
i n t h e b u c k l e .
C h e c k t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t i s f a s t e n e d
c o r r e c t l y b y p u l l i n g t h e s t r a p .
Unfastening
P r e s s t h e r e d b u t t o n o n t h e b u c k l e .
G u i d e t h e s e a t b e l t a s i t i s r e e l e d i n .
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a p r e -
t e n s i o n i n g a n d f o r c e l i m i t i n g s y s t e m .
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s s a f e t y i n t h e f r o n t
s e a t s i n t h e e v e n t o f a f r o n t i m p a c t .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s e v e r i t y o f t h e i m -
p a c t , t h e p r e t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m i n s t a n t l y
tightens the seat belts against the body
o f t h e o c c u p a n t s .
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
T h e f o r c e l i m i t e r r e d u c e s t h e p r e s s u r e
o f t h e s e a t b e l t o n t h e c h e s t o f t h e o c c u -
p a n t , s o i m p r o v i n g t h e i r p r o t e c t i o n .