2012 Citroen C3 heating

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57
COMFORT
REAR SCREEN DEMIST -DEFROST

Switchin
g on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.


)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.



Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.


)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off. The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
If the engine is switched off be-
fore the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, dem-
isting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.


)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.







With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.

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60
COMFORT
Additional adjustments

Head restraint height adjustment


)
To raise the head restraint, pull it for-
wards and upwards at the same time.

)
To remove the head restraint, press
the lug A
and pull the head restraint
upwards.

)
To put the head restraint back in
place, engage the head restraint
stems in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat back.

)
To lower the head restraint, press
the lug A
and the head restraint at
the same time.









Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats
can be heated separately.


)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on
the side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:

0:


Off.

1

:
Low.

2

:
Medium.

3

:
High.
The head restraint is fi tted with
a frame with notches which pre-
vents it from lowering; this is a
safety device in case of impact.

The adjustment is correct
when the upper edge of the
head restraint is level with the
top of the head.

Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and adjusted correctly.

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163
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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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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VISUAL SEARCH
Instrument panels ................. 23-24
Warning lamps ...................... 25-34
Indicators .............................. 35-37
Adjustment buttons ............... 38-39


- trip distance recorder/clock

- lighting dimmer/black panel

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lighting controls ................... 77-80
Headlamp adjustment................ 80
Stop & Start ...................... 119-121
Speed limiter..................... 123-124
Cruise control ................... 125-126
Dashboard fuses .............. 151-153
Opening the bonnet ................. 130 Rear view mirror ........................ 63
Zenith windscreen blind ............... 6
Sun visor.................................... 87

Wiper controls....................... 81-83
Trip computer ....................... 40-42
Audio system .................... 213-234
Setting the date/time................ 227
MyWay .............................. 181-212
Setting the date/time................ 204
Emergency or assistance call .... 179
Ventilation/Heating................ 50-54
Manual air conditioning......... 52-54
Digital air conditioning .......... 55-56
Demisting - Defrosting
(rear screen) ........................ 57

Interior mood lighting ................. 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 63
Horn ......................................... 101 Scented air freshener ................ 58
Multifunction screens ............ 43-49
Hazard warning lamps ............. 101
Manual gearbox ........................110
Gear shift indicator ................... 111
Electronic gearbox ............. 112-115
Automatic gearbox............. 116-118
Parking brake ...........................110 Door mirrors ............................... 62
Electric windows ................... 68-69

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
G G.P.S. ......................................... 187
Gearbox, automatic ............ 116, 135
Gearbox, electronic .... 112, 119, 135
Gearbox,
manual ............. 110, 111, 119, 135
Gear efficiency indicator ............. 111
Gear lever .................................... 21
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ... 116
Gear lever, electronic
gearbox system ................ 112, 135
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 110
Glove box ..................................... 87
Guidance .................................... 187
H Halogen headlamps ................... 145
Hands-free kit ............. 201, 202, 223
Hazard warning lamps ............... 101
Head restraints, front .................... 60
Head restraints, rear .................... 61
Heated seats ................................ 60
Heating ................................... 52, 55
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................ 63
Hill start assist ............................ 122
Hooks ........................................... 91
Horn ........................................... 101
I Indicators, direction .... 101, 146, 148
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................ 140
Inflating tyres ........................ 21, 177
Inputs for audio
system ................ 88, 200, 220, 222
Installing speakers ..................... 164 E Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ..................................... 102
Electronic engine
immobiliser ........................... 65, 67
Emergency boot release .............. 73
Emergency braking system ........ 102
Emergency call ................... 102, 180
Emergency warning lamps ......... 101
Energy economy mode .............. 160
Engine, Diesel .............. 75, 132, 172
Engine, petrol ............... 75, 131, 167
Engine compartment .......... 131, 132
Engine compartment fusebox .... 154
Engine oil level indicator ...... 37, 133
Engines ...................... 167, 170, 172
Environment .................... 21, 51, 57,
67, 118, 134
ESP/ASR .................................... 103
F Filling with fuel .........................74-76
Fitting a wheel ............................ 144
Fittings, boot ................................. 90
Fitting speakers .......................... 164
Flashing indicators ..................... 101
Foglamps, front .................... 78, 147
Foglamps, rear ..................... 78, 148
Fragrance cartridge ...................... 58
Front seats ................................... 59
Fuel ........................................ 21, 75
Fuel consumption ......................... 21
Fuel filler flap .......................... 74, 76
Fuel gauge ................. 15, 23, 24, 74
Fuel tank ................................ 74, 76
Fusebox, dashboard .................. 152
Fuses ......................................... 151I Instrument panel lighting .............. 39
Instrument panels ................... 23, 24
Instrument panel
screen .................................. 23, 24
Interior fittings ......................... 86, 87
Interior lamp ......................... 84, 150
Interior mood lighting .................... 85
ISOFIX child seats ..................98-99
ISOFIX mountings .................. 97, 99
J Jack ............................................ 141
JACK socket ......... 88, 200, 220, 222
K Keeping children
safe .....................92-100, 105, 107
Key in ignition warning ................. 65
Key with remote control ...........64-67
L Labels, identification ................... 177
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................25-34
Level, brake fluid ........................ 133
Levels and checks ...............131-135
Lighting, guide-me home ........ 79, 80
Lighting, interior .............. 84, 85, 150
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................145-150
Lighting control stalk .................... 77
Lighting dimmer ............................ 39
Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 159
Localised assistance call .... 102, 180
Localised emergency call ..... 102, 180