2014 Citroen C3 mirror

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Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions. It comprises several lamps,
located in the automatic day/night mirror
support and in the lower dashboard storage
compartment.
Gear shift indicator
depending on the driving conditions and your
driving style, this system may suggests when to
change up to reduce your fuel consumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the passenger
compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.
Digital air conditioning
after setting the desired level of comfort, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the ambient conditions.
Audio and communication
systems
This equipment benefits from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible au dio system,
US
b

port, b
l
uetooth hands-free system,
eMyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxiliary
inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.
Interior
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Instruments and controls1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3.
S

teering wheel adjustment control.
4.
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ighting and direction indicator control stalk.
5.
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nstrument panel.
6.


d
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iver's airbag.


Horn.
7.
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ear lever.
8.
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2 V accessory socket
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b
port / auxiliary socket.
9.
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eated seat control.
10.


b
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nnet release lever.
11.


d
o
or mirror controls.
E

lectric window controls.
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ear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.
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Fusebox.
13.
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top & Start deactivation switch.
E

lectronic stability deactivation switch
(
dS

C/
a
SR)
U

nder-inflation detection reinitialisation
switch (depending on version).
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F

ront door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
15.
S

peaker (tweeter).
16.
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indscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
F
P
ress this button to demist /defrost the
rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button switches off.
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control panel.
F
S
witch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the ST
oP m

ode is not
available.
If the engine is switched off before the
demisting/defrosting is switched off
automatically, demisting/defrosting will
resume next time the engine is switched on.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.Adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, with the
control A in the central position, pull it
downwards.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, with the
control A in the central position, pull it
downwards.
Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the
demisting-defrosting operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated rear screen
(refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"
page).
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ne

ver fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F
a
d
just the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...
Adjustment
F adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F

P
ush 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 s

afety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
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Remote control keySystem which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote
control
F Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote
control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
ac

cording to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
ac

cording to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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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:
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s
election 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
, f
or
which the duration is set: 60 seconds),
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a
utomatic 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
do n

ot cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F Turn ring to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring to a position other than "AUTO" . de
activation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s

oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified 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 manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position


"0" . It is accompanied by 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 message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre 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 the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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