2012 Citroen C3 USB

FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON

Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility inside the vehi-
cle in low lighting conditions. It comprises
several lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.



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Gear shift indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.



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Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.



58



Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort,
the system then automatically controls
this level according to the ambient condi-
tions.



55



Audio and communication systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free
system, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.

MyWay




181


Audio system




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INTERIOR

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1.
Cruise control/speed limiter
switches.

2.
Headlamp height adjustment.

3.
Steering wheel adjustment control.

4.
Lighting and direction indicators
control stalk.

5.
Instrument panel.

6.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

7.
Gear lever.

8.
12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.

9.
Heated seat control.

10.
Bonnet release lever.

11 .
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.

12.
Fusebox.

13.
Stop & Start switch
Electronic stability programme
switch (ESP/ASR).

14.
Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.

15.
Speaker (tweeter).

16.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN C

Displa
ys on the screen

This displays the following information:


- time,

- date,

- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),

- status of doors and boot,

- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port,
jack socket etc.),

- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments
and controls" section).
Warning messages (E.g. "Emissions
control system faulty") or information
messages (E.g.: Automatic headlamps
active") may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"

button.

From your Audio system control panel,
you can:


)
press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
,

)
press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,

)
press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (trip com-
puter, audio source...),

)
press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
change a setting value,

)
press the "OK"
button to confi rm,
or


)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the operation in progress.



Main menu



)
Press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
:


- audio functions,

- the trip computer,

- personalisation-confi guration,

- telephone (hands-free kit).

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to se-
lect the menu required, then confi rm
by pressing the "OK"
button.



"Audio functions" menu

With the Audio system switched on,
once this menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions
linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG,
RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffl e,
CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB
port/jack socket).
For more information on the "Audio
functions" application, refer to the
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

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FITTINGS
INTERIOR FITTINGS


1.
Sun visor


2.
Illuminated
glove box

(see details on following page)

3.
Door pocket

s


4.
Upper storage compartment


5.
Lower storage compartment with
non-slip mat


6.
USB port / Auxiliary socket

(see details on following page)
or
Coin holder


7.
12 V
accessory
socket

(see details on following page)

8.
Centre armrest with storage

(see details on the following page)
or
Cup/bottle holder

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FITTINGS
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.

Version without Zenith windscreen
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX


This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.


)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A
.
Depending on your vehicle version, it pro-
vides access to the ventilation nozzle B
,
distributing the same conditioned air as
the vents in the passenger compartment.

Comfort and storage system for the driver
and front passenger.

Storage



)
For access to the closed storage
box, lift the lever to open the lid.

)
For access to the open storage box
below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.
These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS
USB PLAYER

The USB port is located in the "AUX"

box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod
® generation 5 and later type or
USB memory stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted
to your audio equipment and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.

When it is in use, the portable
device charges automatically.

For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET



)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.







AUXILIARY SOCKET


The auxiliary socket is located in the
" AUX
" box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod
® type, to listen to your music
fi les using the vehicle's speakers.

For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the MyWay or
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section. The management of the fi les is
done using your portable device.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F8



20 A

Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and
audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm
control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market),
12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply.


F9



30 A

Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and
audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm
control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market),
12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply,
locking.


F10



15 A

Steering mounted controls.


F11



15 A

Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox
control unit.


F12



15 A

Rain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving
school module.


F13



5 A

Main stop switch, engine relay unit.


F14



15 A

Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box,
HiFi amplifi er.


F15



30 A

Locking.


F16



-

Not used.


F17



40 A

Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.


SH



-

PARC shunt.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high vis-
ibility safety vest, warning trian-
gle and spare bulbs and fuses
available in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system and excessive
electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution.
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommend-
ed equipment and accessories.

Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-
market radio communication
transmitter, you can contact a
CITROËN dealer for the speci-
fi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maxi-
mum power, aerial position,
specifi c installation require-
ments), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).


"Multimedia":

Bluetooth
® hands-free system, audio
equipment, portable satellite navigation
system, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connect-
ing a portable MP3 player, USB Box, Hi-
Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi on board... By going to a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and mainte-
nance products (interior and exterior) -
including ecological products in the
"TECHNATURE" range - products for
topping up (screenwash fl uid...), touch
up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (car-
tridge for the temporary puncture repair
kit...), ...