2015 Citroen C3 wheel

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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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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Instruments and
controls
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
3.
W

iper / screenwash / trip computer control
stalk.
4.
M

icrophone.
5.
S

cented air freshener.
6.
C

entral locking switch.
7.
M

ultifunction screen or Touch screen
tablet.
8.
H

azard warning lamps switch.
9.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
10.
S

unshine sensor
H

i-Fi audio system central speaker.
11.
P

assenger's airbag.
12 .
S

ide adjustable air vent.
13.
G

love box / Passenger's airbag
deactivation /
a
u
dio/video sockets.
14 .
P

arking brake.
15.
C

entral armrest with storage.
16.
U

pper and lower storage.
17.
A

udio system or switch panel.
18.
H

eating / air conditioning controls.
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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
-

a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on
d
i
esel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.
This indicates that the particle
emissions filter is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off (see the "Checks
-
Particle emissions filter" section).
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir. Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (see the
"Checks - Additive level" section).
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Monitoring

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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F
a
d
just the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...
Adjustment
F adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Manual day/night model
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.as a s afety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
Comfort