2012 Citroen C3 CD player

233
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION

There is a difference in sound quality betweenthe different audiosources (radio, CD...).
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources,which may result in audible differences when changing source (radio, CD...).

Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted tothe sources listened to. It is advisable to setthe AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position, select the musical ambience "None" and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.

The CD is ejected automatically or is not played by the player.
The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.


- Check that the CD is inserted in the player the right way up.


- Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot be played if it is too damaged.


- Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.


- The audio equipment's CD player does notplay DVDs.


- Due to their quality level, certain writeableCDs will not be played by the Audio system.

The message "USB peripheral error" isdisplayed on the screen.

The Bluetooth connectionis cut.
The battery of the peripheral may not be suffi ciently charged.
Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The memory stick may be corrupt.

Reformat the memory stick.

The CD player sound ispoor.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.
Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambience.

241
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
R Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 148
Risk areas (update) .................... 194
Routine checks ................... 134, 135
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 130
S Safety
for children ..........92-100, 105, 107
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 184, 205
Screen,
monochrome ............ 216, 228, 230
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screen-wash reservoir ............... 133
Screen menu map ...... 205, 228, 230
Screenwash ................................. 82
Screenwash fluid level ............... 133
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 104, 105
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 177
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting
the clock ............. 38, 204, 226, 227
Short-cut menus ................. 185, 186
Sidelamps .................... 77, 146, 148
Side repeater .............................. 146
Spare wheel ............................... 141
Speakers (fitting) ........................ 164
Speed limiter .............................. 123
Speedometer .......................... 23, 24 P Paint colour code ....................... 177
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 91
Parking brake ..................... 110, 135
Parking sensors, rear ................. 127
Particle emission filter ........ 134, 135
Passenger compartment filter ...... 134
Player, CD MP3 ................. 199, 219
Port, USB ..................... 88, 220, 222
Priming the fuel system .............. 130
Protecting
children ................92-100, 105, 107
Puncture ..................................... 136
R Radio .................................. 197, 217
Radio pre-equipment .................. 164
Rear foglamp ........................ 78, 148
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 159
Reduction of electrical load ........ 159
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 135
Reinitialising the electric windows .... 69
Reinitialising the remote control ..... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 143
Removing the mat ........................ 89
Repair kit, puncture .................... 136
Replacing bulbs ...................145-150
Replacing fuses ...................151-157
Replacing the air filter ................ 134
Replacing the oil filter ................. 134
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 134
Replacing wiper blades ........ 83, 160
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36 L Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 71
Low fuel level ............................... 74
LPG ............................................ 170
M Main beam ........................... 77, 146
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings,
identification ............................. 177
Mat ............................................... 89
Menu, main ................................ 216
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 76
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 101
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ..................................... 97, 99
MP3 CD .............................. 199, 219
Music media players .................. 198
MyWay ..........................48, 181-212
N Navigation .................................. 187
Number plate lamps ................... 148
O Oil filter ....................................... 134
Oil level ................................ 37, 133
Opening the bonnet .................... 130
Opening the boot .................... 64, 73
Opening the doors .................. 64, 70
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 74
Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34

242
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Stability control (ESP) ................ 103
Starting the vehicle ....... 65, 112, 116
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 215
Stopping the vehicle ..... 65, 112, 116
Stop & Start ............. 42, 57, 74, 119,
130, 134, 158
Storage ................................... 86, 87
Storage box .................................. 91
Storage drawer ............................. 89
Stowing rings ................................ 90
Sun visor ...................................... 87
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................ 66
System, navigation ..................... 187
Systems, ASR and ESP ............. 103
T Table of weights ......... 168, 171, 174
Tables of engines ....... 167, 170, 172
Tables of fuses ........................... 151
Tank, fuel ............................... 74, 76
Technical data ............ 167, 170, 172
Telephone .......................... 201, 202
Temperature adjustment .............. 55
Temperature control for heated
seats ........................................... 60
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 136
Third brake lamp ........................ 149
Time ..................... 38, 204, 226, 227
TMC (Traffic info) ....................... 195
Tools .......................................... 141
Total distance recorder ................ 38
Towbar ....................................... 163
Towed loads ............... 168, 171, 174
Towing another vehicle .............. 162T Traction control (ASR) ................ 103
Traffic information
(TA) .................................. 196, 218
Traffic information
(TMC) ............................... 195, 196
Trip computer ....................40-42, 45
Trip distance recorder .................. 38
Tyre pressures ........................... 177
Tyres ............................................ 21
U Unlocking ..................................... 64
Unlocking from the inside ............. 71
Update risk areas ....................... 194
Updating the date ....... 204, 226, 227
Updating
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
USB Box ............................... 88, 220
USB player ........................... 88, 220
V Ventilation ...............................50-52
W Warning lamps ........................25-34
Wash-wipe, rear ........................... 82
Weights ...................... 168, 171, 174
Window controls ........................... 68
Wiper, rear ................................... 82
Wiper control stalk ...................81-83
Wipers .....................................81-83
Z Zenith windscreen .......................... 6