2013 Citroen C3 rear view mirror

Familiarisation
12
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A.Selecting the mirror. B.Adjusting the position of the mirror. C. De-selecting the mirror.


Rear view mirror


Manual day/night type
1.Selecting the "day" position of the mirror.
2. Adjusting the mirror.


Automatic day/night type


Front seat belts
1.
Fitting the belt. 2.Fastening.3.Check that the belt is correctly fastened by pulling on the belt webbing.
1
.Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Adjusting the mirror.

Sitting comfortably
Other functions...
64
65

65
109
Folding / Unfolding.

3
Comfort
65








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.

Visibility
82
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.

Visibility
86
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.

.
Visual search
273
Instrument panels 23 -24 Warning lamps 25 -34Indicators 35-37 Adjustment buttons 38 -39- trip distance recorder /clock - lighting dimmer/ black panel

Instruments and controls
Lighting controls 79-82 Headlamp adjustment 83Stop & Star t 124-126
Speed limiter 128 -129Cruise control 130-131
Dashboard fuses 164-166

Opening the bonnet 136
Rear view mirror 65 Zenith windscreen blind 6 Sun visor 90

Wiper controls 84-86 Trip computer 40 - 42

Audio system 251-270 Setting the date/time 44, 49 eMyWay 197-249 Setting the date/time 50 -51 Emergency or assistance call 195 -196
Ventilation / Heating 52-56 Manual air conditioning 54-55 Digital air conditioning 57-58 Demisting - Defrosting (rear screen) 59
Interior mood lighting 88

Steering wheel adjustment 65Horn 106


Scented air freshener 60
Multifunction screens 43-49
Hazard warning lamps 105


Manual gearbox 115 Gear shift indicator 116
Electronic gearbox 117-120
Automatic gearbox 121-123
Parking brake 115
Door mirrors 64Electric windows 70-71

.
Alphabetical index
277
J
K
Jack .............................................................149JACK socket..........................91, 237, 258,260
L
Keeping children safe....................95-104, 112Key in ignition warning..................................67Key with remote control..........................66-69
M
Labels, identification ................................... 194Lamps, front................................................157Lamps, rear.................................................r161Lamps, warning and indicator.................r25-34LED daytime running lamps..........................83Level, brake fluid ......................................... 140Levels and checks................................138-141Lighting, guide-me home........................81, 82Lighting, interior..............................r87, 88, 163Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...............157-163Lighting control stalk.....................................79Lighting dimmer............................................r39Loading..........................................................21Load reduction mode..................................174Localised assistance call ............................196
Localised emergency call...........................196Locating your vehicle....................................67Locking from the inside .................................73LPG.............................................................187Low fuel level................................................76
N
Main beam ............................................79,159Maintenance..................................................21Markings, identification............................... 194Mat ................................................................92Menu, main.................................................254Mirror, rear view ............................................65Mirrors, door..................................................r64Misfuel prevention.........................................78Motorway function (direction indicators)................................. 105Mountings for ISOFIX seats...............101,103MP3 CD...............................................233, 257Music media players ...................................232
Navigation...................................................203Number plate lamps .................................... 161
Oil filter........................................................r142Oil level ..................................................37,140Opening the bonnet....................................136Opening the boot....................................66, 75Opening the doors ..................................66,72Opening the fuel filler flap.............................76Operation indicator lamps .......................25-34
O
Paint colour code........................................194Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r94Parking brake...................................... 115, 143Parking sensors, rear..................................r132Particle emission filter........................r141,142Passenger compartment filter....................r142Player, CD MP3...................................233, 257Port, USB..............................91,237, 258, 260Priming the fuel system ..............................137Protecting children.........................95-104, 112Puncture......................................................144
P