2013 Citroen C3 RHD tow

.Familiarisation
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Lighting

Ring A


Ring B
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination o
f headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped
/ main beam headlamps.
Rear
foglamps.
or
Front and rear
foglamps.
Wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1.Normal wipe.
Int.Intermittent wipe.0.Park. AUTO È Automatic rain sensitive wipers or
single wipe.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.

Switching on "AUTO" mode
)
Push the stalk downwards and release it.



Switching off "AUTO" mode
)
Push the stalk upwards and return it toposition "0".


Ring B: rear wiper

Seeing clearly
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87
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88

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Eco-driving Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system, the gear efficiency indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in theinstrument panel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A",according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. Thesepractices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.


Control the use of your electrical
equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.

Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperaturein the passenger compar tment down (sunroof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.


Avoid running the engine before moving off, par ticularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.


As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting theconsumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your por table devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed.The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine pre-heatingfixed.The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.
Parking brakefixed.The parking brake is applied or not properly released.Release the parking brake to switch off the warninglamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

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Comfort
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If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.












Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the MAINTENANCE AND WARR ANT Y
GUIDE. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

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4. Air conditioning on/off
Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Stoppin
g the air conditioning may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air conditioning is resumed when the button is pressed again.
The symbol
"A/C"is displayed.
5. Air intake / Air recirculation

Press this button for recirculation of
the interior air. The air recirculation
s
ymbol 5is displayed.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment
to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.

6. Air distribution adjustment
Pressing this button several times in succession enables the air flow to bedirected in turn towards:


- t
he windscreen and the side windows (demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, side windows and air
vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,

- the windscreen
, the side windows and thefootwells,

- the footwells,

- the air vents and the footwells,

- the air vents.



7. Air fl ow adjustment

Press the "full fan"button to
in
crease the air flow.
The air
flow symbol, the fan, fills progressivelyaccording to the value requested.


Switching the system off

Press the air flow "empty fan"
button 7until the fan symbol disappears.
Thi
s action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Thermal com
for t is no longer controlled. A slight flow of air resulting from the movement
of the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Pressin
g the air flow "full fan"
button 7or on "AUTO"
reactivates the system with the values set before it was switched off.
Press the "empty fan"button todecrease the air flow. Press this button again or press the
"AUTO"button to resume automatic management of
the intake of air. The air recirculation s
ymbol 5goes off.

Avoid driving for long periods with the air conditioning switched off (risk of mistingand reduction of the air quality in the cabin).

For maximum cooling or heating of the cabin, it is possible to go beyond the minimum 14 or maximum 28 values.)Press the blue button 2
until "LO"is displayed or the red button 2
until"HI"
is displayed.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of interior air (risk of condensation or deterioration of the air quality).

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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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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 theengine 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 and
a 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, anaudible 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 whenin 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 CITROËNdealer as soon as possible.
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you toposition 1 (Stop).)Remove the key from the ignition switch.