2015 Citroen C3 dashboard

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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.
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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has
come into operation.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.Certain warning lamps may come on
in one of two different modes. Only by
relating the type of illumination to the
operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the operation of the airbags (Airbag
warning lamp on). Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) fixed.
The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The
d
S
C/
aS
R is deactivated.
dSC

: dynamic stability control.
aS

R: anti-slip regulation.Press the button to activate the
d
S
C/
aS
R. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
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When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off so as to reduce fatigue for the
driver.
The essential driving information, such as the
speed of the vehicle, warning lamps, cruise
control or speed limiter information, remain
displayed in the instrument panel.Activation
F With the lighting on, press the left hand button of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.
F

P
ress the button again to reduce the
lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.
F

P
ress the button again to activate the black
panel.
Black panel
(comfort night driving
display)
Activation
When the lighting is on:
F p ress the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,
F

w
hen the level of brightness required is
reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,
pressing the button does not have any effect.
Lighting dimmer
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls to
suit the ambient light level.
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If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, 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 not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of 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:
F
T
o 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 well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e 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 the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f 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 the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
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Scented air freshenerThis diffuses a fragrance in the passenger compartment, 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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audio pre-equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-
fitted audio equipment:
-
a d
ual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
-

a c
oaxial aerial cable,
-
b

asic interference suppression,
-

c
abling for speakers in the front doors and
tweeters in the dashboard,
-

c
abling for speakers in the rear doors
-

a 4
0 -way connector.
be

fore installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who will
give you the part number for a suitable
wiring harness.Fitting an audio unit
F Unclip the storage box on each side using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial coaxial
cable and a 40 -way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided with
your audio unit.
Fitting speakers
It is possible to fit:
- 1 65 mm diameter speakers in the front
doors,
-

1
30 mm diameter speakers in the rear
doors,
-

2
2.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the
dashboard.
The audio unit is fitted in place of one of the
storage boxes located below the heating and
air conditioning control panel.
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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:
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w
hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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