2012 Citroen C3 RHD boot

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
remove the polystyrene storage box,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the
towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:

-
ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

-
never fi t one mat on top of another.

ACCESSORIES

They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.

"Comfort"

sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, smoking kit, fragrance cartridg-
es, front centre armrest, moveable mirror,
reading lamp...
"Style":

leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims,
front foglamp trims, parking brake lever
trims, aluminium footrest, alloy wheels,
wheel trims, chrome tailgate fi nisher,
chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door handles... A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.

"Transport solutions":

child seats and booster cushions, boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot contain-
ers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
"Safety":

anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts,
stolen vehicle tracking system, breath-
alyser, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, dog guard, snow chains,
non-slip covers, foglamps kit, parking
sensors, bumper protection strips (trans-
lucent, gloss black, chrome fi nish)...

"Protection":

mats * , mudfl aps, seat covers, door sill
protectors... If a towbar and wiring are fi tted
outside the CITROËN dealer
network, this must be done
making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and
following the manufacturer's
recommendations.

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VISUAL SEARCH
Remote control key................64-67


- opening/closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery

EXTERIOR

Lighting controls ....................79-82
Headlamp adjustment................. 82
Changing bulbs..................147-149


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters Door mirrors ................................ 62
Doors .....................................72-74


- opening/closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Alarm .....................................68-69
Electric child lock ...................... 102
Electric windows ....................70-71
Fuel tank ................................76-77
Misfuel prevention ...................... 78 Hill start assist .......................... 124
Braking assistance ................... 104
Trajectory control ...................... 105
Tyre
pressures ....................... 142, 179 Wiper controls........................83-85
Changing
a wiper blade ......................... 162
Boot ............................................ 75
Temporary puncture
repair kit ..........................138-142
Changing a wheel ..............143-146


- tools

- removing/refi tting
Changing bulbs..................150-151


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps
Rear parking
sensors ...........................129-130
Towbar ...................................... 165
Towing ...............................163-164 Accessories .......................167-168

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VISUAL SEARCH
Boot fi ttings ............................92-93


- rear parcel shelf

- hooks

- stowing rings
INTERIOR

ISOFIX mountings ...............99-101
Rear seats .................................. 61 Child seats .............................94-98 Interior fi ttings ........................88-91


- auxiliary sockets

- centre armrest

- mat
Glove box ................................... 89
Deactivating the passenger’s
airbag ..................................... 109
Airbags .............................. 108-111
Seat belts...........................106-107 Front seats.............................59-60
Audio pre-equipment ................ 166

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............ 104
Accessories ................................ 167
Accessory socket, 12V ................. 90
Adjusting headlamps .................... 82
Adjusting head restraints .............. 60
Adjusting the steering wheel ........ 63
Airbags, curtain .................. 110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ................... 110, 111
Air conditioning ............................. 21
Air conditioning, digital ........... 51, 55
Air conditioning, manual ......... 51, 52
Air filter ....................................... 136
Air flow ......................................... 50
Air intake ...................................... 50
Air recirculation ...................... 53, 56
Air vents ....................................... 50
Alarm ............................................ 68
Ambient temperature (display) ..... 23
Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) ........................... 104
Anti-pinch ..................................... 70
Anti-theft ....................................... 65
Armrest, front ............................... 89
Assistance call ................... 104, 182
Audible warning .......................... 103
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ....... 227
Audio system .......................215-236
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................ 79, 81
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .......................... 103
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................ 83, 85
Auxiliary socket .... 90, 202, 222, 224B Battery ................................ 136, 160
Battery, charging ........................ 161
Battery, remote control ........... 66, 67
Black panel ................................... 39
Blind ............................................... 6
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ...................... 203, 225
Bluetooth (telephone) ......... 203, 225
Bonnet ........................................ 132
Boot .............................................. 75
Boot lamp ............................. 87, 152
Brake discs ................................. 137
Brake lamps ............................... 150
Brake pads ................................. 137
Brakes ........................................ 137
Braking assistance system ......... 104
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................ 76
CD MP3 .............................. 201, 221
Central locking ....................... 64, 73
Changing a bulb ..................147-152
Changing a fuse ..................153-159
Changing a wheel ...............143-146
Changing a wiper blade ....... 85, 162
Changing the date ...... 206, 228, 229
Changing the remote control
battery ........................................ 66

Changing the time ... 38, 206, 228, 229
Checking levels .................. 135, 136
Checking the engine oil level ....... 37
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................ 142
Checks ................................132-137
Child lock .................................... 102
Children .................94-102, 107, 109C Child seats ...........................94-101
Clock .................... 38, 206, 228, 229
Closing the boot ..................... 64, 75
Closing the doors ................... 64, 72
Connectors,
audio .................. 90, 202, 222, 224
Coolant level .............................. 135
Courtesy mirror ............................ 89
Cruise control ............................. 127
Cup holder .................................... 88
D Date (setting) .............. 206, 228, 229
Daytime running lamps ................ 81
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ............... 109
Deactivating the rear windows ..... 71
Deadlocking ................................. 65
Defrosting ............................... 54, 55
Demisting ............................... 54, 55
Dials and gauges ................... 23, 24
Diesel additive level ................... 136
Dimensions ................................ 178
Dipped beam ........................ 79, 148
Dipstick ................................. 37, 135
Direction indicators ..... 103, 148, 150
Doors ............................................ 72
Doors emergency control ............. 74
Door pockets ................................ 88
Driving economically ................... 21
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ............................... 104
Eco-driving (advice) ..................... 21

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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

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
R Replacing the oil filter ................. 136
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 136
Replacing wiper blades ........ 85, 162
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36
Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 150
Risk areas (update) .................... 196
Routine checks ................... 136, 137
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 132
S Safety for children ...94-102, 107, 109
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 186, 207
Screen,
monochrome ............ 218, 230, 232
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screenwash reservoir ................ 135
Screen menu map ...... 207, 230, 232
Screenwash ................................. 84
Screenwash fluid level ............... 135
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 106, 107
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 179
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting the clock ... 38, 206, 228, 229
Short-cut menus ................. 187, 188
Sidelamps .................... 79, 148, 150
Side repeater .............................. 148
Spare wheel ............................... 143 O Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34
P Paint colour code ....................... 179
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 93
Parking brake ..................... 112, 137
Parking sensors, rear ................. 129
Particle emission filter ........ 136, 137
Passenger compartment filter .... 136
Player, CD MP3 ................. 201, 221
Port, USB ..................... 90, 222, 224
Priming the fuel system .............. 132
Protecting
children ................94-102, 107, 109
Puncture ..................................... 138
R Radio .................................. 199, 219
Radio pre-equipment .................. 166
Rear foglamp ........................ 80, 150
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 161
Reduction of electrical load ........ 161
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 137
Reinitialising
the electric windows ................... 71
Reinitialising the remote control ... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 145
Removing the mat ........................ 91
Repair kit, puncture .................... 138
Replacing bulbs ...................147-152
Replacing fuses ...................153-159
Replacing the air filter ................ 136 L Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 161
Localised assistance call .... 104, 182
Localised emergency call ... 104, 182
Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 73
Low fuel level ............................... 76
M Main beam ........................... 79, 148
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings, identification ............... 179
Mat ............................................... 91
Menu, main ................................ 218
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 78
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 103
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ................................... 99, 101
MP3 CD .............................. 201, 221
Music media players .................. 200
MyWay ..........................48, 183-214
N Navigation .................................. 189
Number plate lamps ................... 150
O Oil filter ....................................... 136
Oil level ................................ 37, 135
Opening the bonnet .................... 132
Opening the boot .................... 64, 75
Opening the doors .................. 64, 72
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 76