2012 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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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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When the cruise control is
switched on, be careful if you
maintain the pressure on one of
the programmed speed chang-
ing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffi c.
On a steep descent, the cruise
control will not be able to prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is posi-
tioned correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of
another.

Programming



)
Turn thumb wheel 1
to the
"CRUISE"
position: the cruise
control mode is selected but is not
switched on (PAUSE).

)
Set the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required
speed, then press button 2
or 3

(e.g.: 70 mph (110 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2

and 3
:


- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

Exceeding the programmed speed

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed
speed results in fl ashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional
or unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically
cancels the fl ashing of the speed.


Leaving cruise control mode



)
Turn thumb wheel 1
to the "0"
position: the cruise control
mode is deselected. The display returns to the distance
recorder.


)
Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4
: the
screen confi rms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

)
Switch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4

again.



Operating fault

In the event of a cruise control malfunc-
tion, the speed is cleared resulting in
fl ashing of the dashes. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
System consisting of four proximity sen-
sors, located in the rear bumper.
Activation
This detects any obstacle (person, vehi-
cle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle,
except obstacles located just below the
bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a
roadworks cone or any other
similar object may be detected
at the beginning of the manoeu-
vre, but may no longer be de-
tected when the vehicle comes
close to it.
The parking sensor system can-
not, in any circumstances, take
the place of the vigilance and re-
sponsibility of the driver. The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
by an audible signal.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
you exit reverse gear, the system be-
comes inactive. The proximity information is given by:


- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.

- a graphic (according to version) in
the multifunction screen, with blocks
which become increasingly closer to
the vehicle.
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears in the multifunction
screen.

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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 engaged
this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal (short beep) and a mes-
sage in the multifunction screen.

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CHECKS

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CHECKS
BONNET
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.

Opening


)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the bonnet stay C
from its
housing, holding it by its foam pro-
tection.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
The location of the interior re-
lease lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left
door is closed.
Closing


)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
fully latched.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)

If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDi en-
gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump
and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.



)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Depending on version, unclip the
cover to gain access to the priming
pump.

)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump until resistance is felt (could
be from the fi rst application) and fuel
appears in the transparent pipe with
the green connector.

)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

)
Depending on version, put the cover
back in position and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi rst attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter. When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
stay with care.





Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.


)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door
aperture.

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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES


1.
Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air fi lter.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES


1.
Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air fi lter.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

9.
Priming pump (on fuel fi lter).