2012 Citroen C3 RHD heating

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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/
defrosting operation before it is
switched off automatically by pressing
the button again. The indicator lamp
associated 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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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 signal-
ling.
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
Lighting controls ....................79-82
Headlamp adjustment................. 82

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Scented air freshener ................. 58
Multifunction screens .............43-49
Hazard warning lamps .............. 103
Ventilation/Heating.................50-54
Manual air conditioning..........52-54
Digital air conditioning ...........55-56
Rear screen demist/
defrost ...................................... 57
Opening the bonnet .................. 132 Door mirrors ................................ 62
Electric windows ....................70-71 Instrument panels ..................23-24
Warning lamps .......................25-34
Gauges and indicators...........35-37
Adjustment buttons ................38-39


- trip distance recorder/clock

- lighting dimmer/black panel
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 63
Horn .......................................... 103
Speed limiter......................125-126
Cruise control ....................127-128 Wiper controls........................83-85
Trip computer ........................40-42

Audio system .....................215-236
Setting the date/time..........228-229
MyWay ...............................183-214
Setting the date/time................. 206
Emergency or assistance
call ................................. 104, 181 Interior mood lighting .................. 87 Rear view mirror ......................... 63
Zenith windscreen
blind ........................................... 6
Sun visor..................................... 89
Manual gearbox ........................ 112
Gear effi ciency
indicator ................................. 113
Electronic gearbox ............. 114-117
Automatic
gearbox ........................... 118-120
Parking brake ........................... 112 Dashboard
fuses ...............................153-155 Stop & Start .......................121-123

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
F Fusebox, dashboard .................. 153
Fuses ......................................... 153
G G.P.S. ......................................... 189
Gearbox, automatic ............ 118, 137
Gearbox, electronic .... 114, 121, 137
Gearbox,
manual ............. 112, 113, 121, 137
Gear efficiency indicator ............. 113
Gear lever .................................... 21
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ... 118
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system .............................. 114, 137
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 112
Glove box ..................................... 89
GPL ............................................ 172
Guidance .................................... 189
H Halogen headlamps ................... 147
Hands-free kit ............. 203, 204, 225
Hazard warning lamps ............... 103
Head restraints, front .................... 60
Head restraints, rear .................... 61
Heating ................................... 52, 55
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................ 63
Hill start assist ............................ 124
Hooks ........................................... 93
Horn ........................................... 103
I Indicators, direction .... 103, 148, 150
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................ 142 E Economy mode .......................... 162
Electric window controls ............... 70
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) ................... 104
Electronic engine
immobiliser ........................... 65, 67
Emergency boot release .............. 75
Emergency braking system ........ 104
Emergency call ................... 104, 182
Emergency warning lamps ......... 103
Energy economy mode .............. 162
En
gines......................169,172,174
Engine, Diesel ..............77,134,174
Engine, petrol ...............77,133,169 Engine compartment .......... 133, 134
Engine compartment
fusebox ..................................... 156
Engine oil level indicator ...... 37, 135

Environment ...21, 51, 57, 67, 120, 136
ESP/ASR .................................... 105
F Filling with fuel .........................76-78
Fitting a wheel ............................ 146
Fittings, boot ................................. 92
Fitting speakers .......................... 166
Flashing indicators ..................... 103
Foglamps, rear ..................... 80, 150
Foglamps, front .................... 80, 149
Fragrance cartridge ...................... 58
Front seats ................................... 59
Fuel ........................................ 21, 77
Fuel consumption ......................... 21
Fuel filler flap .......................... 76, 78
Fuel gauge ................. 15, 23, 24, 76
Fuel tank ................................ 76, 78I Inflating tyres ................................ 21
Inputs for
audio system ...... 90, 202, 222, 224
Installing speakers ..................... 166
Instrument panel lighting .............. 39
Instrument panels ................... 23, 24
Instrument panel
screen .................................. 23, 24
Interior fittings ......................... 88, 89
Interior lamp ......................... 86, 152
Interior mood lighting .................... 87
ISOFIX child seats ..............100-101
ISOFIX mountings ................ 99, 101
J Jack ............................................ 143
JACK socket ......... 90, 202, 222, 224
K Keeping children
safe .....................94-102, 107, 109
Key in ignition warning ................. 65
Key with remote control ...........64-67
L Labels, identification ................... 179
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................25-36
Level, brake fluid ........................ 135
Levels and checks ...............133-137
Lighting, guide-me home ........ 81, 82
Lighting, interior .............. 86, 87, 152
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................147-152
Lighting control stalk .................... 79
Lighting dimmer ............................ 39