2013 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.


















Installing ISOFIX child seats
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between A
and G
, is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix U niversal seat, "F
orward facing" and secured using the "Top Tether" upper strap.IL- SU:seat suitable for the installation an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat which is:


- "rear facing" fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,

- "forward facing" fitted with a stay,
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.X:seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.
Weight of the child
/ indicative age
Less than 10 kg (group 0)Up to 6 months approx
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Less than 13 kg (group 0+)Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seatInfant car seat*"rear facing""rear facing" "for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL-SUXIL-SUIUF
IL-SU

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Manual child lock
Locking
)With the ignition key, turn the red control
one quarter of a turn:
- to the right on the le
ft-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.


Unlocking
)With the ignition key, turn the red control
one quar ter of a turn:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the ri
ght on the right-hand rear door.




Electric child lock

Activation
)
Press this button. The indicator lamp on the button comes on, accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the childlock is deactivated.


Deactivation
)Press the button again.
The indicator lamp on the button switches off,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen. This indicator lamp remains off until the childlock is activated.

This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock eachtime you switch on the ignition.

Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time. Remote control system to prevent opening o
f
the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with
th
e electric window controls. Mechanical system to prevent opening o
f the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.

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Direction indicators Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
)Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the point of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.







Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)
You can also switch them off by pressingthe button. A visual warnin
g by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.

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Horn
imminent danger.
)Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.










Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITRO

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Operating fault
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop. If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied b
y an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which couldresult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
together with the STOPand ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
Th
e effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.
















Braking assistance systems


Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability andmanoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing thepressure. Group of supplementar
y systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in completesafety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.


Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), if you are unable to make progress,
it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spin freely and allow the vehicle to move. ) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located near
the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp in the button comes on, thisindicates that these systems are deactivated. It is recommended that the systems be reactivated as soon as possible.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a
fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer increased safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided thatmanufacturer's recommendations areobserved on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Seat belts
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in thebuckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.)Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamp

When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel, if the driver and/or the front
passen
ger has not fastened their seat belt.

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.)
Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle.)
Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.


Th
e front seat belts are fitted with apretensioning and force limiting system.
This s
ystem improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The
force limiter reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.
From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h)this warning lamp flashes for two minutes accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/
or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off. Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for shor t
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the lengthof the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.


Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:- be tightened as close to the body aspossible, - be pulled in front of you with a smoothmovement, checking that it does not
twist, - be used to restrain only one person,- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,go to a qualified workshop with the skills andequipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positionedand reeled in correctly.


In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousnessof the impact
, the pretensioning device may be deployed before and independently of the airbags. Deployment of the pretensionersis accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat beltssystem checked, and if necessary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.