2012 Citroen C3 ESP

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SAFETY
Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous side impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the chest, between the hip
and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the seat
backrest frame, door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed unilater-ally in the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B
, perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside to-
wards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag infl ates between the
hip and shoulder of the front occupant
of the vehicle and the corresponding
door trim panel.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.


Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars
and the upper passenger compartment
area.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the
same time as the corresponding later-
al airbag in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side
impact zone B
, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the outside towards the inside of the
vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.

Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle
or if the vehicle rolls over, the air-
bag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front colli-
sion, the airbag is not deployed.

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DRIVING








GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR *

System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.


Operation

The system intervenes only when driv-
ing economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear recommended should not
be considered compulsory. In fact, the
confi guration of the road, the amount
of traffi c and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsi-
ble for deciding whether or not to follow
the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands on
the performance of the engine
(fi rm pressure on the accelerator
pedal, for example, when over-
taking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging fi rst gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.


- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
Example:


- You are in third gear.

- The system may suggest that you
engage a higher gear, if appropriate.

*
According to engine.
The information appears in the form
of an arrow in the instrument panel
screen.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
this arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.

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DRIVING
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Four-speed automatic gearbox which
offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Therefore, four driving modes are of-
fered:


- automatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
gearbox,

- sport
programme for a more dy-
namic style of driving,

- snow
programme to improve driv-
ing when traction is poor,

- manual
operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver.


1.
Gear lever.

2.
Button "S"
(sport)
.

3.
Button "

7

"
(snow).




Gear selection gate


P.
Park.


- Immobilisation of the vehicle, park-
ing brake on or off.

- Starting the engine.

R.
Reverse.


- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle sta-
tionary, engine at idle.

N.
Neutral.


- Immobilisation of the vehicle, park-
ing brake on.

- Starting the engine.

D.
Automatic operation.

M +/-.
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the four gears.


)
Push forwards to change up through
the gears.
or

)
Pull backwards to change down
through the gears.

Gear lever

When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed in the instrument
panel.

P.
Park

R.
Reverse

N.
Neutral

D.
Drive (Automatic driving)

S.
Sport
programme

7

.
Snow
programme

1 2 3 4

.
Gears engaged during manual
operation

-.
Invalid value during manual operation


Displays in the instrument panel


Foot on brake


)
Press the brake pedal when
this indicator lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel (e.g.:
starting the engine).

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DRIVING
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by
the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is
reached, pressing the accelerator pedal
in the normal manner no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched on
ma-
nually: it requires a programmed speed
of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off
by
manual operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator
fi rmly.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply slow down to a speed below the
programmed speed.
The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver.
Steering mounted controls
The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.


1.
Speed limiter mode selection thumb
wheel.

2.
Value decrease button.

3.
Value increase button.

4.
Speed limiter on/off button.



Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

5.
Speed limiter on/off indication.

6.
Speed limiter mode selection
indication.

7.
Programmed speed value.

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DRIVING
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it re-
place the need for vigilance and re-
sponsibility on the part of the driver.
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on

manually: it requires a minimum vehicle
speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), as well as
the engagement of:


- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,

- second gear on a or automatic or elec-
tronic gearbox, in sequential mode,

- position A
on an electronic gearbox
or position D
on an automatic gearbox.

The cruise control is switched off
man-
ually or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal or on triggering of the ESP system
for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed
speed temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.


1.
Cruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.

2.
Value decrease button.

3.
Value increase button.

4.
Cruise control off/resume button.

Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

5.
Cruise control off/resume indication.

6.
Cruise control mode selection indi-
cation.

7.
Programmed speed value.

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DRIVING
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.


Programming

You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The system
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to
"Confi guration/Vehicle parameters" in
the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is en-
gaged this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal (short
beep) and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen.

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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Oil level

The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the igni-
tion is switched on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.

Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.


The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the igni-
tion off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may oper-
ate after the vehicle has been switched
off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.



Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when neces-
sary.

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.



Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the engine
oil between services. CITROËN
recommends that you check the
oil level and top up if necessary,
every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilome-
tres).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps


1.
Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).


2.
Direction indicators
(PY21W amber)


3.
Foglamp,

right-hand side
(

PR21W red)


Reversing lamp

,

left-hand side
(

P21W).

These four bulbs are changed from
inside the boot:


)
open the boot,

)
remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,

)
unscrew the butterfl y nut securing
the lamp unit,

)
unclip the lamp unit connector,

)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,

)
spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,

)
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.