2011 CITROEN C3 Owners Manual

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Air fl ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
Air fl ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)
Air fl ow to the footwells and windscreen and side windows
Air fl ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by placing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING

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Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air vents
The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) have grilles for orienting the fl ow of air (up-down, right-left).
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear passengers.
Pollen fi lter – Odour fi lter
Your installation has a fi lter for keeping out dust.
This fi lter has to be changed according to the vehicle maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".
Air conditioning
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning system is evacuated through a hole provided for this purpose ; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine . This results in a slight increase in fuel consumption.
Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windowsPlace the controls for temperature and air fl ow on maximum.
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.
Note: You should not be in air recirculation.

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Air fl ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)
1. Air distribution
Air fl ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)
Air fl ow to the footwells and windscreen and side windows
Air fl ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by placing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.
Air recirculation
This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.
2. Cabin air
3. Heater blower control
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. F or optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).
4. Temperature control
5. Air conditioning
6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
VENTILATION - HEATING

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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position "0".
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passenger compartment from disagreeable odours or smoke coming from outside and increases the effi ciency and rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A(warning lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin temperature, place control A or B in the air recirculation position and control 4 on maximum in the red 4zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.
Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold position.Open the air vents.
Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maximum.With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the temperature control 4 to adjust comfort.

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Manual adjustments
Head restraint
To fi t it, slide it in.
To lower it, press on the tab.
Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.
It is also tilt-adjustable.
To remove it, bring it to the high position. Lift the tab with the aid of a coin and pull.
Backrest angle
Use the control to adjust the backrest angle.
It is possible to recline the backrest to an angle of 45° by tilting it until it locks. Press the control to unlock.
Seat height and rake adjustment
Raise the control and place the seat in the desired position.
Reach
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.
Armrest
To place it in the vertical position: Lift it from its position of use until it locks.Note: To remove the armrest:Press the control located on its axis of rotation.Pull the armrest to remove.

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Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints have two positions:A stowed position for when the seat is not occupied.
A deployed position to provide passenger safety, by raising them to their locking point.
To raise them, pull them upwards to their maximum height, pressing the unlocking button.

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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "r ear-facing" child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "OFF" position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "ON" position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.
The airbags only function with the ignition switched on. A slight noise is emitted when they are triggered.
Note : the gas released from the airbags may be a mild irritant.