2013 Citroen C3 warning

Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of the
equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifi cations for the country in which it is
sold.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.


Happy motoring!

We draw your attention to the following...


At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

refer to the page indicated Key


contributes to the protection of the environment


additional information
safety warning

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Contents
Child seats 95
ISOFIX child seats 101
Child lock 104
Child safety
Instrument panels 23
Indicator and warning lamps 25
Indicators 35
Adjustment buttons 38
Trip computer 40
Monitoring Familiarisation
Monochrome screen A 43
Monochrome screen C 46
16/9 colour screen (eMyWay) 50
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 52
Heating 54
Manual air conditioning 54
Digital air conditioning 57
Rear screen demist - defrost 59
Scented air freshener 60
Front seats 61
Rear seats 63
Mirrors 64
Steering wheel adjustment 65
Comfort
Remote control key 66
Window controls 70
Doors 72
Boot 75
Fuel tank 76
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 78
Access
Lighting controls 79
LED lamps 83
Headlamp adjustment 83
Wiper controls 84
Courtesy lamps 87
Interior mood lighting 88
Boot lamp 88
Visibility
Interior fi ttings 89
Boot fi ttings 93
Fittings Eco-driving

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Contents
Direction indicators 105
Hazard warning lamps 105
Horn 106
Emergency or assistance call 106
Braking assistance systems 107
Tr ajectory control systems 108
Front seat belts 109
Airbags 111
Safety
Parking brake 115
6-speed manual gearbox 115
Gear effi ciency indicator 116
Electronic gearbox 117
Automatic gearbox 121
Stop & Start 124
Hill start assist 127
Speed limiter 128
Cruise control 130
Rear parking sensors 132
Reversing camera 134
Driving
Emergency or assistance 195
eMyWay 197
Audio system 251
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 136
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 137
Petrol engines 138
Diesel engines 139
Checking levels 140
Checks 142
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 144
Changing a wheel 149
Snow chains 156
Changing a bulb 157
Changing a fuse 164
Battery 171
Energy economy mode 174
Changing a wiper blade 175
To w i ng the vehicle 176
To w i ng a trailer 178
Audio pre-equipment 180
Accessories 182
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 184
Petrol wei
ghts 185
LPG engines 187
LPG weights 188
Diesel engines 189
Diesel weights 191
Dimensions 193
Identifi cation markings 194
Visual search

Familiarisation
4

Rear parking sensors / Reversing camera
When reversing, these systems detect and provide a warning for any obstacles locatedbehind the vehicle.
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops
in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restar ts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and the noise level when stationary.
Temporary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and sealant car tridge, to allow the
temporary repair of a tyre.
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incomparable
visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.








Exterior
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.Familiarisation
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1. Steering lock and ignition. 2.Audio equipment steering wheel controls.3.Wiper / screenwash / trip computer controlstalk.4.
Microphone.
5. Scented air freshener.
6.Central locking switch.
7. Multifunction screen.
8.Hazard warning lamps switch. 9.
Central adjustable air vents.10.Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.11. Passenger's airbag.12 .
Side adjustable air vent.13.Glove box / Passenger's airbag deactivation / Audio/video sockets.14.Parking brake.15.Central armrest with storage. 16.
Upper and lower storage.17.Audio system or eMyWay. 18.Heating / air conditioning controls.
Instruments and controls

.Familiarisation
15

Instrument panel
A.With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for
the fuel remaining should come on. B.With the engine running, the associatedlow level warning lamp should go off.C.With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OIL OK"
for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
whi
ch is low.
Warning lamps
1.With the ignition on, the orange and red
warn
ing lamps come on. 2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the pageconcerned.

Switch panel

Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the state of the corresponding system.A.ESP/ASR system deactivation.
B.
Stop & Start system deactivation.

Monitoring
23

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Familiarisation
16
Front passenger's airbag
1. Open the glove box.2.
Inser t the key.3.
Select position:
"ON"
(activation), with front passenger or "forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF"
(deactivation), with "rear facing" child seat".4.
Remove the key keeping the switch in the new position.


Front seat belts and
passenger's front airbag
A.
Front seat belts not fastened or unfastenedwarning lamp.


Electric child lock

Illumination of the lamp A
indicates that therear door and rear electric window controls are deactivated.
B.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation indicator lamp.

Passenger safety
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Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
-with a manual gearbox:
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and you release the clutch pedal,

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with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox:at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or you move the gear lever to position N.

In some circumstances, STOP mode may notbe available; the "ECO"warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
Going into engine START mode

The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts:
-with a manual gearbox:when youdepress the clutch pedal,
-with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox:

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with the gear lever in position A
or M ,
when you release the brake pedal,

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or with the gear lever in position N
andthe brake pedal released, when you put
the gear lever in position Aor M ,

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or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances,
START mode may beinvoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the "ECO OFF"
switch; the warninglamp in the button comes on.

Driving safely
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The system is reactivated automatically every time the vehicle is star ted using the key.
Before refueling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.