2012 Citroen C3 RHD 153

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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 103Hazard warning lamps 103Horn 103Emergency or assistance call 104Braking assistance systems 104Trajectory control systems 105Front seat belts 106Airbags 108
8 - SAFETY 103Î111
Parking brake 1126-speed manual gearbox 112Gear effi ciency indicator 113Electronic gearbox 114Automatic gearbox 118Stop & Start 121Hill start assist 124Speed limiter 125Cruise control 127Rear parking sensors 129
9 - DRIVING 112Î 130
Bonnet 132Running out of fuel (Diesel) 132Petrol engines 133Diesel engines 134Checking levels 135Checks 136
10 - CHECKS131 Î137
Temporary puncture repair kit 138Changing a wheel 143Changing a bulb 147Changing a fuse 153Battery 160Energy economy mode 162Changing a wiper blade 162Towing the vehicle 163Towing a trailer 165Audio pre-equipment 166Accessories 167
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 138 Î168
Petrol engines 169Petrol weights 170LPG engines 172LPG weights 173Diesel engines 174Diesel weights 176Dimensions 178Identifi cation markings 179
12 - TECHNICALD ATA 169 AÎ 180
VISUAL
SEARCH237 Î 240
ALPHABETICALINDEX 241 Î 244
AUDIOandTELEMATICS 181 Î 236
Emergency or assistance 181MyWay 183Audio system 215

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ACCESS
Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly com-
patible with E10 or E24 type petrol bio-
fuels (containing 10 % or 24 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for ve-
hicles marketed for the use of this type
of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of
the ethanol must comply with European
standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing up
to 100 % ethanol (E100 type).

Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engines


The Diesel engines are perfectly com-
patible with biofuels which conform to
current and future European standards
(Diesel fuel which complies with stan-
dard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which
complies with standard EN 14214)
available at the pumps (containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use is sub-
ject to strict application of the special ser-
vicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited
(risk of damage to the engine and fuel
system).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the
corresponding function.

Access to the tools

The extraction tweezer and the spare
fuse storage locations are fi tted to the
back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:


)
open the glove box lid,

)
unclip the fusebox cover by pulling
on the side,

)
remove the cover completely,

)
remove the tweezer.

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the failure must be identifi ed and recti-
fi ed.


)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking
the condition of its fi lament.

Good

Failed



)
Use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing.

)
Always replace the failed fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.

)
Check that the number marked on
the box, the rating marked on the
fuse and the tables below all agree.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate with
standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on
your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept re-
sponsibility for the cost incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for
rectifying malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accesso-
ries not supplied and not recom-
mended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all
of the additional equipment con-
nected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

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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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VISUAL SEARCH
Running out of Diesel ............... 132
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Checking levels .................135-136


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)
Changing bulbs..................147-152


- front

- rear

- interior Checking components .......136-137


- battery

-
air fi lter/passenger compartment fi lter


- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs Engine compartment
fuses .......................153, 156-159 Battery ...............................160-161
Energy economy mode............. 162
Bonnet ...................................... 132
Under-bonnet layout, petrol ...... 133
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel ..... 134 Petrol engines....................169-171
LPG engines ......................172-173
Diesel engines ...................174-177
Dimensions ............................... 178
Identifi cation markings .............. 179

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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