2015 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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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:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

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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Visibility

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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
F With the ignition on, the first press of the corresponding switch switches on the
reading lamp concerned in permanent
lighting mode.
F

F
ollowing a second press, it comes on:
-

w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w
hen a door is opened,
-

w
hen the remote control locking button
is pressed, in order to locate your
vehicle.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
-

w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w

hen a door is opened,
-

w

hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-

w

hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. It switches off gradually:
-

w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-

3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, place it in
the "permanently off" position.
Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting duration
varies, according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty
seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
Visibility

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Interior mood lighting
Switching on
at night, the illumination of the central
dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
on c

ertain versions, three lamps located in the
support between the roof and the automatic
day/night interior mirror come on as well.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
F

W
ith the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.
F

P
ress 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 compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s
p o o r.
The lighting time varies according to
the


circumstances:
-

w
hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Visibility

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Interior fittings
1. Sun visor
or
Ze

nith windscreen
2.
I

lluminated glove box
(

see details on following page)
3.
Doo

r pocket s
4.
U

pper storage compartment
5.
L

ower storage compartment
with non-slip mat
6.
U

SB por t / Auxiliar y socket
(

see details on following page)


or
C

oin holder
7.
1

2 V accessory socket
(

see details on following page)
8.
C

entre armrest with storage
(

see details on the following page)


or
C

up / bottle holder
Fittings

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It has a manual blind to improve temperature
control in the passenger compartment and sun
visors to avoid dazzle.
Zenith Windscreen
Blind
F To open the blind, take it by its central grip A, then pull it backwards and guide it
to the desired position.
F

T
o close the blind, take it by its central
grip
A, then pull it for wards and guide it to
the desired position.
be

fore moving the blind, the sun visors must be
in the folded position.
Sun visors
F Lower the sun visors to avoid dazzle.
do n

ot attach or hang heavy objects to
the blind or its guide rails.
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Fittings

84
Sun visorIlluminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Centre armrest
These can be used for portable devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB port / auxiliary socket or charged
from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the corresponding section.
Version without Zenith windscreen
The sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror,
with concealing flap for the driver and a ticket /
card holder.
Storage
F For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.
F

F
or access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.
F

T

o open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A.
dep

ending on version, it may house a
ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same
conditioned air as the vents in the passenger
compartment.
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USB Player
The USb port is located in the "AUX " box on the
centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod
®
generation 5 and later type or USB memory stick
type.
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma,
wav...) sent to your audio system and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel and display them in the multifunction screen.
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), lift the cover and connect a
suitable adaptor.
Auxiliary socket
The socket is located in the " AUX" box on the
centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod
® type,
to listen to your music files using the vehicle's
speakers.
The management of the files is done
using your portable device.
When it is in use, the portable device
charges automatically.
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the "
au

dio and telematics"
section.
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the "
au

dio and telematics"
section. The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITR
oËn, s

uch as a
US
b

charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Fittings

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Storage drawer
The storage drawer is located under the
driver's seat.
Opening
F Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Removal
F Bring the drawer to the end of its travel.
F P ress the ends of the slides.
F

R
aise the drawer and pull it fully.
Refitting
F Engage the drawer in its slides.
F at t he end of its travel, press on the top of
the drawer to secure it.
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

u
nclip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITR
oËn

have
two fixings located below the seat.
do n

ot place heavy objects in the
drawer.
Fittings