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This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment
available across the whole C3 range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment
described in this document, depending on its trim level,
version and the specification for the country in which it
was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications
o n l y.
au
tomobiles CITR
oËn
reserves the right to modify the
technical characteristics, equipment and accessories
without having to update this edition of the handbook.
CITRoËn has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
This handbook has been designed to help to make the
most of your C3 in all circumstances and in complete
safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise
yourself with your vehicle.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
refer to the page indicated
key
contributes to the protection of the environment
additional information safety warning
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle.
Remember to pass it on to the new owner in the event of
the sale of the vehicle.
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Child seats 89
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag 9 2
IS
oF
IX child seats
9
8
Child lock
1
02
Child safety
Instrument panels 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps 1 2
Adjustment buttons
2
8
Trip computer
3
0
MonitoringOver view
Monochrome screen A 3
4
Monochrome screen C 3 7
Touch screen tablet
4
0
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 45
Heating 4 7
Manual air conditioning
4
7
Front demist - defrost
4
9
Digital air conditioning
5
0
Rear screen demist - defrost
5
2
Scented air freshener
5
3
Front seats
5
4
Rear seats
5
6
Mirrors
5
7
Steering wheel adjustment
5
8
Audio pre-equipment
5
9
Accessories
6
1
Comfort
Remote control key 63
Window controls 6 6
Doors
6
8
Boot
7
1
access
Lighting controls 72
LED daytime running lamps 7 6
Headlamp adjustment
7
6
Wiper controls
7
7
Courtesy lamps
8
0
Interior mood lighting
8
1
Boot lamp
8
1
Visibility
Interior fittings 82
Boot fittings 87
Fittings
Eco-driving
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Direction indicators 103
Hazard warning lamps 1 03
Horn
10
4
Emergency or assistance call
1
04
Under-inflation detection
1
05
Braking assistance systems
1
09
Trajectory control systems
1
10
Front seat belts
1
11
Airbags
1
13
Safety
Driving recommendations 1 17
Starting-switching off the engine 1 18
Parking brake
1
21
6 -speed manual gearbox
1
21
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
1
22
Automatic gearbox
1
27
Gear shift indicator
1
31
Stop & Start
1
32
Hill start assist
1
35
Speed limiter
1
36
Cruise control
1
38
Rear parking sensors
1
40
Reversing camera
1
42
driving
Emergency or assistance 2 15
7-inch touch screen tablet 2 17
Audio system
2
79
audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 14 4
Petrol engines 1 45
Diesel engines
1
46
Checking levels
1
47
Checks
15
0
Checks
Fuel tank 152
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 1 54
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
55
a
d
blu
e
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 56
Temporary puncture repair kit
1
66
Changing a wheel
1
71
Changing a bulb
1
78
Changing a fuse
1
85
Changing a wiper blade
1
92
Battery
1
93
Energy economy mode
1
96
Snow chains
1
97
Towing the vehicle
1
98
Towing a trailer
2
00
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 2
02
Petrol weights 2 04
LPG engines
2
06
LPG weights
2
07
Diesel engines
2
08
Diesel weights
2
10
Dimensions
2
12
Identification markings
2
13
Visual search
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Rear parking sensors / Reversing
camera
When reversing, these systems detect and
provide a warning for any obstacles located
behind the vehicle.
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the
traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically
as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions and the noise level when stationary.
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and sealant cartridge, to allow the
temporary repair of a tyre.
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incomparable
visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.
Exterior
83
132 140 / 142 166
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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
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
US
b
port, b
l
uetooth hands-free system, Touch
screen tablet with colour screen, auxiliary
inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.
Interior
81 53
215 50
131
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Instruments and
controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter controls.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3.
S
teering wheel adjustment control.
4.
L
ighting and direction indicator control
stalk.
5.
I
nstrument panel.
6.
d
r
iver's airbag.
Horn.
7.
G
ear lever.
8.
1
2 V accessory socket
U
SB port / auxiliary socket.
9.
H
eated seat control.
10.
b
o
nnet release lever.
11.
d
o
or mirror controls.
E
lectric window controls.
R
ear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.
12 .
F
usebox.
13.
S
top & Start deactivation switch.
E
lectronic stability deactivation switch
(DSC/ASR)
U
nder-inflation detection reinitialisation
switch (depending on version).
14 .
F
ront door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
15.
S
peaker (tweeter).
16.
W
indscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
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