2013 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (right hand 2/3, left hand 1/3) to adjust the load space in the boot.


Rear head restraints Folding the backrest

They can also be removed. To remove a head restraint: )release the backrest using control 1,)tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards, )pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, )then, press the lug A
.
)
Move the corresponding front seat for ward if necessary.)
Check that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the side of the seat backrest. )
Place the head restraints in the low position.


With passengers in the rear seats,
never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted. These have one position for use
(up) and a stowed position (down).
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release the seat backrest 2.)
Fold the seat backrest 2on to the cushion.



Repositioning the seat backrest


When repositioning the seat backrest,take care not to trap the seat belts.

)
Straighten the seat backrest 2
and secure it. )
Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1, is no longer visible.

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasspermitting the lateral rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.

Adjustment
)
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.



Folding
)From outside: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.


Unfolding
)From outside: unlock the vehicle using theremote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the
demisting-defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"page).
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.


If the mirrors are folded using control A ,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric foldingmirrors manually.

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Steering wheel adjustment
)
When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.)
Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.






Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, whichdarkens the mirror glass and reduces thenuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...


Adjustment
)Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



Day / night position
)Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
)Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.


Manual day/night model

As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.


As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

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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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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
. )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is full
y operational again.


Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
)Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )Slide the flat battery out of its location.)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. )Clip the casing. )Reinitialise the remote control.


Switching the vehicle off


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
v
ehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO

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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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Window controls System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected on the
one-touch models and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.Driver's electric window.2.Passenger's electric window.3.Rear right electric window.4.Rear left electric window.5. Deactivating the rear electric windowand door switches. Electric windows )Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as theswitch is released.



One-touch electric windows
There are two methods of
operation:


- manual mod
e)Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch
i
s released. -automatic mode)Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when theswitch is released. )Pressing the switch again stops themovement of the window.

The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff or until a front door is opened.During this period of 45 seconds, if youopen a door while opening a window,the window stops. The ignition mustthen be switched on again to operate the windows.