2013 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Version with Zenith windscreen
1.Rear side reading lamps
2.Rear cour tesy lamp
Central or rear courtesy lamps

Version without Zenith windscreen
A.Central courtesy lamp


Front side reading lamps
)
With the ignition on, the first press of thecorresponding switch switches on the
reading lamp concerned in permanent
lighting mode. ) Following a second press, it comes on:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button
is pressed, in order to locate your
v
ehicle. In this position, the courtes
y lamp
comes on gradually:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the ke
y is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control lockin
g button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanentl
y off.

Permanent lighting.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the i
gnition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch o
ff the rear cour tesy lamp, place it in
the "permanently off" position.









Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, the lighting durationvaries, according to the circumstances:-with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,-in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-with the engine running, unlimited.

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Interior mood lighting


Switching on

At night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
On cer tain versions, three lamps located in the
suppor t between the roof and the automatic
da
y/night interior mirror come on as well.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to pro
gressively reduce the dashboard lighting level.) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.




Boot lamp
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:

- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

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Interior fi ttings
1.Sun visor2.Illuminatedglove box (see details on following page)3.Door pockets4.Upper storage compar tment5.Lower storage compar tment withnon-slip mat6.USB port/ Auxiliar y socket (see details on following page) or

Coin holder7. 12 V accessory socket (see details on following page)8.Centre armrest with storage (see details on the following page)
or
Cup / bottle holder

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Sun visor









Illuminated glove
box

This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.
) To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A
.
Depending on your vehicle version, it providesaccess to the ventilation nozzle B, distributingthe same conditioned air as the vents in thepassenger compartment.









Centre armrest Comfor t and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
)For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.)For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
t
owards the rear.
These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB por t / auxiliary socket or chargedfrom the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - Zenith
windscreen" section.

Version without Zenith windscreen
The sun visors are fitted with a cour tesy mirror,
with concealing flap for the driver and a ticket / card holder. Component which protects a
gainst sunlight
from the front or the side.


Storage

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USB Player
The USB por t is located in the "AU X "box on
the centre console.
It permits the connection of a por table device,
such as a di
gital audio player of the iPod®
generation 5 and later type or USB memory
stick type.
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio equipmentcontrol panel and display them on the
multifunction screen.
F
or more information on the use of thisequipment, refer to the Audio system part of the "Audio and Te l ematics" section.






12 V accessory
socket
) To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), lift the cover and connect asuitable adaptor.






Auxiliary socket


The auxiliary socket is located in the " AUX
" boxon the centre console.
It permits the connection of a por table device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod ®type,
to listen to your music files using the vehicle'sspeakers.

F
or more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the Audio system or eMyWay par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.

The management of the files is doneusing your por table device.
When it is in use, the por table devicecharges automatically.

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Storage drawer
The storage drawer is located under the driver's seat.
Opening
)Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.

Removal
)Bring the drawer to the end of its travel.
)Press the ends of the slides.)Raise the drawer and pull it fully.
Refitting
)Engage the drawer in its slides. )At the end of its travel, press on the top of
the drawer to secure it.








Mats


Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on thecarpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side: )
move the seat as far back as possible, )
unclip the fixings,)
remove the mat.



Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
)position the mat correctly, )refit the fixings by pressing, )check that the mat is secured correctly.


To a v o i d a ny risk of jamming of the pedals:


- only use mats which are suited tothe fixings already present in thevehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITRO

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Boot fi ttings
1.Rear parcel shelf (see following page for details)2.Hooks
(see following page for details)3.Location for Hi- Fi amplifier4.Stowing rings5.Storage box (version equipped with a
temporary puncture repair kit)
(see following page for details) or Tool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel) (refer to section "Practical Information -§ Changing a wheel")

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Rear parcel shelf
)unhook the two cords, )raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it on each side.






Hooks


The hooks can be used to hold shopping bags.






Storage box
)Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards to gain access to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary puncture
repair kit, a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit,
two warn
ing triangles, ...
)refit the boot floor carpet by folding itslightly in the middle.