2017 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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Electric windows
1. Left-hand front electric window.
2. R ight-hand front electric window.
3.
R

ight-hand rear electric window.
4.
L

eft-hand rear electric window.
5.
D

eactivating the rear electric window
switches .
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one
minute after the key has been removed.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.
Automatic one-touch
operation
(depending on version)
To open or close the window, press or pull
the switch fully: the window opens or closes
completely when the switch is released.
Pressing the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Safety anti-pinch
(depending on version)
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
when closing automatically, press the switch
until the window opens completely, then pull
the switch immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the switch for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
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Deactivating the rear
window controlsReinitialising the electric
windows
Following reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch is not active during these
operations:
-

l
ower the window completely, then raise
it; it will rise in steps of a few centimetres
each time the switch is pressed. Repeat
the operation until the window closes
completely,
-

p
ress and hold the switch upwards for
at least one second after reaching this
position, window closed.
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the rear switches
are deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the
switches are active. Always remove the key when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must
ensure that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
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Front seats
F Raise the control A and slide the seat for wards or backwards. F
P ull the control C upwards to raise the seat
or push it downwards to lower it, as many
times as required, to obtain the desired
position.
F
T urn the knob B to adjust the backrest.
Forwards-backwards
Height
Seat backrest angle
Adjustments
(driver only)
As a safety measure, adjustments to the driver's seat must only be done when stationary.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind
the seat.
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Adjusting the height
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of your head.
Front head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of
the seat.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and then pull it fully out.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it
will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.
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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
-
a
high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-

a
low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint :
F

r
elease the backrest using the control 1,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
F
i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,F press the lug A to free the head restraint and push it fully down.
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Folding the backrests
First:
F l ower the head restraints,
F

i
f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

c
heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying
correctly on the backrests.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grip.
F

P
ress the backrest release grip 1 .
F

G
uide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding or unfolding the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
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Caution, a backrest that has not latched
correctly compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
for ward - Risk of serious injury!
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings.
Returning the backrests to their original position
F Put the backrest 2 in the upright position
and push on it to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1 .
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomics of your driving position, carry
out these adjustments in the following order:
-
h
eight of the head restraint,
-

b
ackrest angle,
-

c
ushion height,
-

l
ongitudinal position of the seat,
-

h
eight of the steering wheel,
-

t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
ensure that from your driving position you
can see the instrument panel clearly.
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