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 only.
a
utomobiles CITR o Ë n reserves the right to
modify the technical characteristics, equipment
and accessories without having to update this
edition of the handbook. CITR
o Ë n 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
k
ey
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 92
dea
ctivating the passenger’s front airbag
9
5
IS
oF
IX child seats
1
01
Electric child lock
1
05
Child safety
Instrument panels 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps
1
2
a
djustment 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
di
gital air conditioning
5
0
Rear screen demist - defrost
52
Scented air freshener
5
3
Front seats
5
4
Rear seats
5
6
Mirrors
5
7
Steering wheel adjustment
5
8
a
udio pre-equipment
5
9
ac
cessories
61
Comfort
Remote control key 6 3
Alarm
6
7
Window controls
6
9
D o o r s
71
Boo
t
7
4
access
Lighting controls 75
LED daytime running lamps
7
9
Headlamp adjustment
7
9
Wiper controls
8
0
Courtesy lamps
8
3
Interior mood lighting
8
4
Boot lamp
8
4
Visibility
Interior fittings 8 5
Boot fittings
9
0
Fittings
Eco-driving
Contents
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direction indicators 106
Hazard warning lamps
1
06
Horn
10
7
Emergency or assistance call
1
07
Under-inflation detection
1
08
br
aking assistance systems
1
12
Trajectory control systems
1
13
Front seat belts
1
14
air
bags
116
Safety
driving recommendations 1 20
Starting-switching off the engine
1
21
Parking brake
1
24
6 -speed manual gearbox
1
24
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
1
25
Automatic gearbox
1
30
Gear ef ficiency indicator
1
34
Stop & Start
1
35
Hill start assist
1
38
Speed limiter
1
39
Cruise control
1
41
Rear parking sensors
1
43
Reversing camera
1
45
driving
Emergency or assistance 2 17
7-inch touch screen tablet
2
19
au
dio system
2
81
audio and telematics
al
phabetical index
Bonnet 14 7
Petrol engines
1
48
Diesel engines
1
49
Checking levels
1
50
Checks
15
3
Checks
Fuel tank 155
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
57
Running out of fuel (
di
esel)
1
58
a
d
blu
e
® additive and SCR system
(bl
ueHdi di esel) 1 59
Temporary puncture repair kit
1
69
Changing a wheel
1
74
Changing a bulb
1
81
Changing a fuse
1
88
Changing a wiper blade
1
95
bat
tery
196
Energy economy mode
1
99
Snow chains
2
00
Towing the vehicle
2
01
Towing a trailer
2
03
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 2
05
Petrol weights
2
07
LPG engines
2
09
LPG weights
2
10
di
esel engines
2
11
Diesel weights
2
13
di
mensions
215
Identification markings
2
16
Visual search
Contents
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Instruments and
controls
1. Steering wheel adjustment control.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3.
C
ruise control / speed limiter controls.
4.
L
ighting and direction indicator control
stalk.
5.
Microphone.
6.
C
entral locking button.
7.
M
ultifunction screen or Touch screen
tablet.
8.
H
azard warning lamps button.
9.
C
entral adjustable air vents.
10.
S
unshine sensor
H
i-Fi audio system central speaker.
11.
P
assenger's airbag.
12 .
G
love box / Passenger's airbag
deactivation / Fusebox.
13.
b
o
nnet release lever.
14 .
1
2 V accessory socket
U
S
b
port / auxiliary socket.
15.
U
pper and lower storage.
16.
A
udio system or switch panel.
17.
H
eating / air conditioning controls.
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over view
9
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.
Eco-driving
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21
Water in Dieselfixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on di esel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Particle
filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.
This indicates that the particle 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 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 -
a
d
ditive 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.
Warning/indicator
lampis on Cause Action / Observations
1
Monitoring
58
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
61
"Comfort"
sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module,
smoking kit, fragrance cartridges, front centre
armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp,
front and rear parking sensors, cup holder,
coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows... "Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front
foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,
chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe
finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
handles ... "Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot
containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
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T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, door sill
protectors, bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outside
the CITROËN
dealer network, this must
be done making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
3
Comfort