2014 Citroen C3 RHD service

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Engine oil level
indicator*
On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level low
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -" .
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
The level shown will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
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ep

ending on version.
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"Telephone" Menu
With audio system on, once this menu is
selected you can configure your bl uetooth
hands-free system (pairing), view the various
telephone directories (list of calls, services...)
and manage your calls (call, hang up, second
call, secret mode...).
For more information on the "Telephone"
function, refer to the "
au

dio system" section.Choice of language
once this menu has been selected, you can
change the language used by the display, by
choosing a new language from the list offered.
For safety reasons, configuration by the
driver of the multifunction screen must
only be done when stationary.
Display configuration
once this menu has been selected, you can
gain access to the following settings:
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b
rightness-video setting,
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d
ate and time setting,
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s
election of units.
on

ce the fuel consumption units have
been changed to mpg, the information
in the screen relating to speed and
distance also changes to mph and miles
respectively.
Setting the date and time
F

Sel
ect the " Set date and time" function
using the " 5" or " 6" button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F
a
d
just the settings one by one using
the
"7 " or " 8" button then confirm
with
"OK".
F

T
hen select the "OK" box in the screen
and confirm.
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Scented air freshenerSystem permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compartment in accordance with
your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial and the various fragrance cartridges available.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.
F
T
urn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.
F

T
urn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.
Leave the central vents open.
Fragrance cartridge
Removing the cartridge
F Press the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise.
F

R
emove the cartridge.
F

R
efit its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge
F Remove the cartridge from the sealing case.
F

I
nstall the cartridge (flower at top left).
F

P
ress the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn
clockwise.
as a s

afety precaution, do not carry
out any action on the cartridge while
driving.do n
ot dismantle the cartridges.do n
ot attempt to refill the fragrance
diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
ke

ep out of reach of children and
animals.
do n

ot discard the original cartridge as
this serves as a plug when no fragrance
cartridge is in use.
In order to preserve the service life of
the cartridge, turn the dial fully to the left
when you no longer wish to diffuse the
fragrance in the passenger compartment.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Adjustment dial
This cartridge can be removed easily. The
first time it is used, replace the plug with a real
cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance cartridges
from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Comfort

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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
do n
ot repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency
services more difficult in an emergency.
as a s

afety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITRoËn dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle. Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a
self-protection function.
do n
ot make any modifications to
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. If an opening - door or boot - is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
protection.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter
the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the
bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a
window partially open, deactivate the interior
volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of service of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of service.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5
seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
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Manual central locking
control
Locking
F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Unlocking
F Press button A again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button switches off.
Automatic central locking
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
doors and the boot lock automatically.
Unlocking
F above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,
the red indicator lamp flashes and
button A is inactive.
F

I

n this case, use the remote control
or the key to unlock the vehicle. If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does not
take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of the doors from the inside.
System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Driving with the doors locked can make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in the event an emergency.
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Emergency control
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Remove the black cap, located on the edge of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the recess, then turn it as
far as it will go.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and so
secure the vehicle completely.
Check that the rear doors child lock is
not on.
To lock or unlock the doors manually in the
event of a malfunction of the central locking
system or failure of the battery.
Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.a
confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two seconds.
a

confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in an emergency.
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Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
F
P
ress one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITR
oËn

service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "
au

dio and telematics"
section.
Safety