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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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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in very low temperatures).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
ob
serve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "
di
pped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Trip computer, a few definitions
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remaining
in the tank (related to the
average fuel consumption over
the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the final destination. It
can be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in ST
oP m
ode during a
j o u r n ey.
It resets to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the key.
If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop. This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption. This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h).
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Setting the date and time
F Select the "Settings" menu.
F
I
n the secondary page, press on " Time/
Date ". F
Sel ect "
Adjust time " or "Adjust date". F M odify the settings using the number
keypad, then confirm.
F
P
ress "Confirm " to save and quit.
When setting the time, you can select
" Satellite synchronisation ", so that
the minutes are adjusted automatically
by satellite reception.
Multifunction screens
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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 by switching on
the heated rear screen.
Refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"
section.
Door mirrors
as a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots. 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.
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.
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Remote control keySystem which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door 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
automatically lock itself again 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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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message.
F
U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F
S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F
S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F
C
lip the casing.
F
R
einitialise the remote control.
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds. If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer as soon as possible.
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