2013 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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Rear parking sensors
Activation

This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle, except
obstacles located just below the bumper.The s
ystem is activated as soon as reversegear is engaged, accompanied by an audible
signal. The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes morerapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
- a graphic (according to version) in the
multi
function screen, with blocks whichbecome increasingly closer to the vehicle.

On completion of the manoeuvre, when you exit
reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone or any other similar object may bedetected at the beginning of themanoeuvre, but may no longer be detectedwhen the vehicle comes close to it.

The parking sensor system cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of thedriver. S
ystem consisting of four proximity sensors,
located in the rear bumper.
Wh
en the distance between the rear of the
vehicle and the obstacle is less than thir ty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous and the "Danger" symbol appearsin the multifunction screen.

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You can activate or deactivate the system by means of the multifunction screen configuration
menu. The system state is memorised when switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parkingsensors menu, refer to "Configuration / Vehicleparameters" in the "Multifunction screens"section corresponding to your screen.

Operating faults
If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged this
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied b
yan audible signal (short beep) and a
message in the multifunction screen.
Programming
The system will be deactivated automatically when towing a trailer or when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehiclefitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered with mud,frost or snow.

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Reversing camera
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 regularly using 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 about
30 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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TOTAL & CITROËN

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Bonnet
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.


Opening
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the leftand raise the bonnet.
)Unclip the bonnet stay C
from its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.)Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnetopen.
)
Take the stay out of the support notch.
)
Clip the stay in its housing.)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
)Open the front left door.)Pull the interior release lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the exterior safety catch and the stay with care.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .

Closing
To avoid damaging the electric units, the use of a high pressure jet washunder the bonnet is strictly prohibited.

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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of
fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel. )Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump until resistance is felt (could be from thefirst application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.)Operate the star ter until the engine star ts. )Depending on version, put the cover back in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t at the first attempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.

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Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Diesel engines

Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.
9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).