2013 Citroen C3 Start

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Remote control key System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.

Unlocking using the remote control
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
)Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle


Locking using the remote control
)Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.

Locking using the key
)
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Lockin
g is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. Unlockin
g is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
th
e same time.
If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not takeplace.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after thir ty secondsunless a door or the boot is open.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to themechanism.

Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
startin
g to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal anda message in the screen.
Ignition switch


- Position 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting


Starting the vehicle
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.) Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)
When the engine star ts, release the key.

Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label. The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised.No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by theemergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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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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Parking brake


Applying
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up to
immobilise your vehicle.

Releasing
)Pull the parking brake lever gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven,if this warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been properly released.








6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6thgear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
)
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.


When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.

Failure to follow this advice may cause permanent damage to the gearbox (engagement of 3rdor 4 thgear bymistake).

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N . NeutralR
. Reverse 1 2 3 4 5 / 6.Gears in manual mode.AUTO.
This comes on when automated modeis selected. It goes off when changing to manual mode.
)
Select position N . )
Press the brake pedal fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel.
)
Select automated mode (position A
), Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R
) R
AUTO
and 1, 1
or R
appear in the
instrument panel.
)Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: star ting the engine).




Creep function
(6-speed electronic gearbox
system)
This function allows the vehicle to be manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (whenparking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear lever in position A
, Mor R, the vehicle moves as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal
, at low speed and
with the engine at idle.
) Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
)Accelerate away.
Vehicles fitted with the 6 -speed
electronic gearbox system then move off on their own (refer to the paragraph"Creep function").

Do not leave children unsuper visedinside the vehicle when the engine is running.
You must keep your foot on the brake pedal while star ting the engine.
Do not press the brake and clutch
pedals simultaneously. This can causerapid clutch wear.
N
flashes in the instrument panelscreen if the gear lever is not inposition N
when star ting.

The creep function may be temporarilyunavailable if the clutch temperature istoo high or the slope too steep.


Moving off

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In exceptional circumstances, the gearbox may need an automaticreinitialisation: starting and gear changing are no longer possible.
Reverse
To e ngage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake. )Select position R.

Operating fault

With the ignition on, if this warninglamp comes on and AUTOflashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To e n
gage reverse, put the gear lever intoposition N
, then to position R
.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine:
- change to position N
to be in neutral,or
- leave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.

Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)

Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.) Switch on the ignition.
AUTO
and - -
appear in the
instrument panel.
) Select position N
. )
Press the brake pedal.)
Wait for around 30 seconds until N
or agear appears in the instrument panel.)
Move the gear lever to position A , then to
position N.) With your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again.
AUTOand --appear in the
instrument panel.

Follow the procedure described above.

Before doing anything under thebonnet, ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (position N) and that the parking brake is applied.
There is an audible signal on engagement of reverse.

For all parking situations, you mustapply the parking braketo immobilise the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the engine running, you must put the gear lever into neutral (position N)
.

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Automatic gearbox
1.
Gear lever. 2.Button "S"(sport) . 3.Button "7"(snow).


Gear selection gate
P.Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brakeon or off.
- Starting the engine.R.
Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.
N.Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brakeon.
- Star ting the engine.D.
Automatic operation.
M + / - . Manual operation with sequentialchanging of the four gears. )
Push for wards to change up through the gears. or )
Pull backwards to change down through
the gears.

Gear lever

When you move the lever in the gate to select
a position, the corresponding indicator isdisplayed in the instrument panel. P. ParkR.ReverseN.
NeutralD.Drive (Automatic driving)
S.Sport programme
7.Snowprogramme
1 2 3 4. Gears engaged during manual
operation
-. Invalid value during manual operation


Displays in the instrument panel

Foot on brake
)Press the brake pedal when this
indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: star ting
the engine). Four-speed automatic
gearbox which offers a choice between the comfor t of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by spor t and snow programmes, or manual gear changing.
There are there
fore four driving modes:-automatic
operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox,
-
sport
programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,

- snowprogramme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
-sequentialoperation for manual changing
of the gears by the driver.