2013 Citroen C3 RHD ignition

Visibility
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Manual guide-me-home
li
ghting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when
the light is poor.

Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.)
A further "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.



Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, allof the lamps switch off automatically, unless guide-me-home lighting isactivated.

If the lighting is switched on manually after switching off the ignition, there is an audible signal when a front door is opened to warn the driver that theyhave forgotten to switch off the vehicle'slighting, with the ignition off.

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Visibility
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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 "AUTO"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 and
a messa
ge 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 the rear view mirror.Switch off the automatic wiping when using 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.

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Version with Zenith windscreen
1.Rear side reading lamps
2.Rear courtesy lamp

Central or rear courtesy lamps
Version without Zenith windscreen
A.Central courtesy lamp


Front side reading lamps
)With the ignition on, the first press of thecorresponding switch switches on the reading lamp concerned in permanent
lighting mode. )Following a second press, it comes on:
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking button
is pressed, in order to locate your
v
ehicle. In this position, the courtes
y lamp
comes on gradually:


- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the ke
y is removed from the ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control lockin
g button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the i
gnition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch o
ff the rear cour tesy lamp, place it in
the "permanently off" position.









Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, the lighting durationvaries, according to the circumstances:-with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,-in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-with the engine running, unlimited.

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Visibility
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Interior mood lighting
Switching on

At night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps areswitched on.On cer tain versions, three lamps located in the
suppor t between the roof and the automatic
da
y/night interior mirror come on as well.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. ) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to pro
gressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. ) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.




Boot lamp

The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:

- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

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Child safety
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Electric child lock
Activation
)
Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen.This indicator lamp remains on until the childlock is deactivated.


Deactivation
)
Press the button again.The indicator lamp on the button goes off, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.

Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows * .
Th
e control is located:


- either on the dashboard, driver's side,
for
versions without rear electric windows,

- or on the driver's door, with the electric
window controls
, for versions fitted with rear electric windows.


This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock eachtime you switch on the ignition.

* Accordin
g to version.

Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

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Direction indicators Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
)Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.







Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.
A visual warnin
g by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.

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Safety
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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 softground...), 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, this
indicates that these systems are deactivated. It is recommended that the systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automaticallyeach 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 totake extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided that manufacturer's recommendations are observed 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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Seat belts
Front seat belts
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle. )Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.



Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamp
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel, if the driver and/or the front
passen
ger has not fastened their seat belt.

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
Fastening
)Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in thebuckle.)Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.)Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Th
e front seat belts are fitted with a pretensioning and force limiting system.
This s
ystem improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The
force limiter reduces the pressure of the seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.

From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/
or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.