2013 Citroen C3 RHD parking brake

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Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.

The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave, you practise fitting the snowchains on a level and dry surface.If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no par t of the chain or itsfixings is in contact with the wheel rim. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
1
85/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16

205/45 R17 not chainable
For more information on snow chains
, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.)
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened.

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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"Comfort" sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module, smoking kit, fragrance car tridges, front centre
armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors, cup holder, coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows...
"Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...


Conversion kits

You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"St
yle":leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims, aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims, chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
handles...
"Transport solutions":boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, bootcontainers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring
harnesses...





Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, door sillprotectors, bumper protection strips, vehicleprotective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outsidethe CITROËN dealer network, this must be done making use of the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and followingthe manufacturer's recommendations.

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Remote control key 66-70 - opening/closing - anti-theft protection - starting - battery

Exterior
Lighting controls 82-85 Headlamp adjustment 86Changing bulbs 160 -163- front lamps - front foglamps - direction indicator repeaters
Door mirrors 64
Doors 75-77 - opening/closing - central locking - emergency control Alarm 71-72 Electric child lock 107 Electric windows 73-74


Accessories 185 -18 6
Wiper controls 87-89 Changing a wiper blade 178

Boot 78 Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 147-151 Changing a wheel 152-158 - tools- removing / refitting
Changing bulbs 164-165 - rear lamps - 3rd brake lamp- number plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 135 -136 Reversing camera 137 To w b a r 181-182 To w i ng 179 -18 0


Hill start assist 130
Braking assistance 110
Tr ajectory control 111
Tyre pressures 147, 197Fuel tank 79 - 80Misfuel prevention 81

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Instrument panels 23 -24 Warning lamps 25 -34 Gauges and indicators 35 -37 Adjustment buttons 38 -39 - trip distance recorder /clock - lighting dimmer / black panel


Instruments and controls
Lighting controls 82- 85 Headlamp adjustment 86
Speed limiter 131-132 Cruise control 133-134
Dashboard fuses 167-169
Opening the bonnet 139


Rear view mirror 65
Zenith windscreen blind 6 Sun visor 93
Wiper controls 87-89 Trip computer 40 - 42 Stop & St ar t 127-129

Audio system 255-274 Setting the date/time 44, 49 eMyWay 201-254 Setting the date/time 50-51 Emergency or assistance call 109, 19 9-200

Ventilation / Heating 52-56Manual air conditioning 54-55Digital air conditioning 57-58Rear screendemist/defrost 59
Interior mood lighting 91
Steering wheel adjustment 65 Horn 109

Scented air freshener 60Multifunction screens 43-51Hazard warning lamps 108


Manual gearbox 118 Gear efficiency indicator 119
Electronic gearbox 120-123
Automatic gear box 124 -126
Parking brake 11 8
Door mirrors 64 Electric windows 73-74

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Alphabetical index
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Labels, identification .................................... 197Lamps, front.................................................160Lamps, rear..................................................r164Lamps, warning and indicator...................r25-34
LED daytime running lamps...........................86Level, brake fluid..........................................143Levels and checks..................................141-144Lighting, guide-me home.........................84,85Lighting, interior...............................r90, 91, 166Lighting bulbs (replacement) ................160-166Lighting control stalk......................................82Lighting dimmer.............................................r39Loading...........................................................21Load reduction mode...................................177Localised assistance call .............................200Localised emergency call............................200Locating your vehicle.....................................68Locking from the inside..................................76Low fuel level.................................................79LPG .............................................................. 190
Keeping children safe ......................98-107, 115Key in ignition warning...................................68Key with remote control ............................66-70
Jack..............................................................152JACK socket ...........................94, 241,262, 264
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K
M
Main beam.............................................82, 162Maintenance...................................................21Markings, identification................................197Mat.................................................................95Menu, main ..................................................258Mirror, rear view.............................................65Mirrors, door...................................................r64Misfuel prevention..........................................81Motorway function (direction indicators)..................................108Mountings for ISOFIX seats ................ 104, 106MP3 CD.................................................237, 261Music media players....................................236
N
Navigation ....................................................207Number plate lamps.....................................164
P
Paint colour code.........................................197Parcel shelf, rear............................................r97Parking brake........................................118, 146Parking sensors, rear...................................r135Particle emission filter.........................r144,145Passenger compartment filter.....................r145Player, CD MP3.....................................237, 261Port, USB ...............................94, 241,262, 264
Priming the fuel system...............................140Protecting children...........................98-107, 115Puncture........................................................147
Radio ....................................................233, 259Radio pre-equipment...................................183Rear foglamp ..........................................83, 164Rear screen (demisting).................................59Recharging the battery.................................175Reduction of electrical load ......................... 177Regeneration of the particle emissions filter....r145Reinitialising the electric windows..................74Reinitialising the remote control ....................69Remote control.........................................66,70Removing a wheel ....................................... 155Removing the mat..........................................95Repair kit, puncture.......................................147Replacing bulbs .................................... 160-166Replacing fuses.....................................167-173Replacing the air filter..................................r145Replacing the oil filter..................................r145
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Oil filter.........................................................r145Oil level....................................................37, 143Opening the bonnet .....................................139Opening the boot.....................................66, 78Opening the doors...................................66,75Opening the fuel filler flap ..............................79Operation indicator lamps.........................25-34