2013 Citroen C3 mirror

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Association with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting

Association with the automatic illumination of headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the functions that can be set
in the vehicle configuration menu (except in
the case of the monochrome screen A, for
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),

- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"lighting when automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, thelighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor andlocated in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.

Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)Turn ring to the "AUTO"
position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.

Deactivation
)Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

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Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
Switchin
g off
Operatin
g fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk. This is controlled manuall
y by the driver bypushing stalk Ato the "AU TO "position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk Aupwards, returning it toposition "0"
. It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel anda message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must bereactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A
downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind therear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping whenusing an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic wiping.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

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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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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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Reversing camera

A reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.The colour image is provided in the navigationscreen.

The reversing camera cannot in any circumstances be a substitute for thevigilance and responsibility of the driver.

Clean the reversing camera regularlyusing a soft, dry cloth.

The space between the blue lines represents
the width of your vehicle except for the door
mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction of the vehicle.
The red line represents a distance of about30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes
continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.

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Changing integrated directionindicator side repeaters
)Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the base of the door mirror.)Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it.)Disconnect the repeater connector. )Replace the module.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITRO

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Dashboard fusebox

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the
tools".

Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH3
65 A Tr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH37
- Not used.
FH3
820 A Hi-Fi amplifier.
FH39 20
A Heated seats.
FH40 40 ATr a i l e r r e l a
y unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1- Not used.
F
2- Not used.
F
35 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochrome mirror, par ticle
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F530 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F
630 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window motor.
F75 ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F8
20 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply.
F
930 A Multifunction screen, audio s
ystem, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F1
015 A Steering mounted controls.
F1
115 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 A
Rain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5
A Main stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronicgearbox.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, HiFi amplifier,
reversing camera.
F1
530 A Locking.
F1
6- Not used.
F17
40 A Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H- PA RC shunt.