2011.5 Citroen C3 RHD dashboard

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CHILD SAFETY
Any other status of the indica-
tor lamp indicates a fault with
the electric child lock. Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Remote control system to prevent open-
ing of the rear doors using their interior
controls and use of the rear electric win-
dows * .
The control is located:


- either on the dashboard, driver’s
side, for versions without rear elec-
tric windows,

- or on the driver’s door, with the elec-
tric window controls, for versions fi t-
ted with rear electric windows.

Activation


)
Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes
on, accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is deactivated.
Deactivation


)
Press the button again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
off, accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the
child lock is activated.
This system is independent and
in no circumstances does it take
the place of the central locking
control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the igni-
tion.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deacti-
vated automatically to permit the
exit of the rear passengers.


*
According to version.

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SAFETY
AIRBAGS


The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subse-
quent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emis-
sion of harmless smoke and a
noise, due to the activation of
the pyrotechnic cartridge incor-
porated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experi-
ence slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing
for a short time.

Front airbags

System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a serious
front impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A
, in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
head-thorax of the front occupant of the
vehicle and the dashboard to cushion
their forward movement.
System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front and
side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly
so that they do not hinder visibility
or the exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.

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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled
out. The bag infl ates almost instantly
(within a few milliseconds) then de-
fl ates within the same time discharging
the hot gas via openings provided for
this purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or
the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.



Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the
lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your
vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information -
§ Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause
injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if
the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof,
they play a part in securing the curtain airbags.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the
corresponding function.

Access to the tools

The extraction tweezer and the spare
fuse storage locations are fi tted to the
back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:


)
open the glove box lid,

)
unclip the fusebox cover by pulling
on the side,

)
remove the cover completely,

)
remove the tweezer.

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the failure must be identifi ed and recti-
fi ed.


)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking
the condition of its fi lament.

Good

Failed



)
Use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing.

)
Always replace the failed fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.

)
Check that the number marked on
the box, the rating marked on the
fuse and the tables below all agree.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate with
standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on
your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept re-
sponsibility for the cost incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for
rectifying malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accesso-
ries not supplied and not recom-
mended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all
of the additional equipment con-
nected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Dashboard fusebox

The fusebox is placed in the lower dash-
board (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses


)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".

Fuse tables


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



FH36



5 A

Trailer relay unit.


FH37



-

Not used.


FH38



20 A

HiFi amplifi er.


FH39



-

Not used.


FH40



40 A

Trailer relay unit.


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F1



15 A

Rear wiper.


F2



-

Not used.


F3



5 A

Airbags and pretensioners control unit.


F4



10 A

Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic
mirror, particle fi lter pump (Diesel), diagnostic
socket, airfl ow sensor (Diesel).


F5



30 A

Electric windows panel, passenger’s electric
window control, front electric window motor.


F6



30 A

Rear electric windows motors and driver’s electric
window motor.


F7



5 A

Courtesy lamp, side reading lamps.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Table of maxi-fuses


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



MF1 *



60 A

Fan assembly.


MF2 *



30 A

ABS/ESP pump.


MF3 *



30 A

ABS/ESP electrovalves.


MF4 *



60 A

Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.


MF5 *



60 A

Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.


MF6 *



-

Not used.


MF7 *



80 A

Dashboard fusebox.


MF8 *



-

Not used.

*
The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:


- a dual-function aerial at the rear of
the roof,

- a coaxial aerial cable,

- basic interference suppression,

- cabling for speakers in the front
doors and tweeters in the dash-
board,

- cabling for speakers in the rear
doors

- a 40-way connector.
Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located below the
heating and air conditioning control
panel.
Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the
rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the
top of the dashboard.


Connector lines

A1 (+) Right hand rear speaker
A2 (+) Right hand front speaker
and tweeter
A3 (+) Left hand front speaker and
tweeter
A4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
A5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
A6 (-) Right hand front speaker
and tweeter
A7 (-) Left hand front speaker and
tweeter
A8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
A9 Not used
A10 Not used
A11 Not used
A12 (+) Permanent
A13 Not used
A14 Not used
A15 (+) Ignition switched (operation
of the audio system only with
the ignition on)
A16 Earth
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery). Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who
will give you the part number for
a suitable wiring harness.

)
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial
coaxial cable and a 40-way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Various visible markings for the identifi -
cation of your vehicle.

A. Vehicle identifi cation number (VIN)
under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the body-
work near the passenger compartment
fi lter.
B. Vehicle identifi cation number on
the dashboard.

This number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.

C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affi xed to the left hand centre pillar.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affi xed to the left hand
centre pillar.
It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by
the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre infl ation pressure,

- the paint colour code.
Wheels which are fi tted with
205/45 R17 tyres cannot be
fi tted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.