2017 Citroen C3 RHD warning

Keysafety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
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!
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.
This handbook has been designed to help you 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.
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.
Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to modify the
technical characteristics, equipment and accessories
without having to update this edition of the handbook.
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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Instrument panel 11
Indicator and warning lamps
1
3
Indicators

2
8
Distance recorders

3
6
Configuration of the equipment on vehicles without a screen

3
7
Monochrome screen C

3
8
Touch screen

4
1
Trip computer

4
7
Setting the date and time

5
1
InstrumentsOver view
Remote control 5
3
Keyless Entry and Starting
5
6
Back-up procedures

6
1
Doors
65
Boo

t
6
6
Central locking

6
7
Alarm
6

9
Electric windows

7
1
Access
Front seats 73
Rear seats
7
5
Steering wheel adjustment

7
8
Ventilation
7

9
Heating
8

1
Manual air conditioning
8

2
Automatic air conditioning

8
4
Front demist - defrost

8
8
Rear screen demist - defrost

8
9
Courtesy lamp

9
0
Panoramic sunroof

9
1
Boot lamp

9
1
Interior fittings

9
2
Boot fittings

9
6
Rear parcel shelf (enterprise version)

9
8
Ease of use and comfort
Mirrors 99
Lighting control
1
01
Direction indicators

1
04
Automatic illumination of headlamps

1
05
Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

1
06
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1
08
Wiper control stalk

1
09
Automatic rain sensitive wipers

1
11
Lighting and visibility
General safety recommendations 113
Hazard warning lamps
1
14
H o r n
11

4
Emergency or assistance

1
15
Electronic stability control (ESC)

1
19
Seat belts

1
22
Airbags
1

25
Child seats

1
30
Deactivating the passenger front airbag

1
33
ISOFIX child seats

1
39
i-Size child seats

1
43
Child lock

1
46
Safety
Eco-driving
Contents

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Driving recommendations 147
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

1
49
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

1
52
Parking brake

1
55
5 -speed manual gearbox

1
56
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
57
Gear ef ficiency indicator

1
61
Hill start assist

1
62
Stop & Start

1
63
Memorising speeds

1
66
Speed limit recognition

1
67
Speed limiter

1
71
Cruise control

1
74
Fatigue detection system

1
78
Lane Departure Warning System

1
79
Blind Spot Monitoring System

1
80
Parking sensors

1
83
Reversing camera

1
85
Under-inflation detection
1

86
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
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9
Driving
Fuel tank 192
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
94
Snow chains

1
96
Towing a trailer

1
97
Energy economy mode

1
98
Changing a wiper blade

1
99
Roof bars

2
00
Bonnet
20

1
Petrol engines

2
02
Diesel engines

2
03
Checking levels

2
04
Checking components
20

8
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 10
AIRBUMP
® protectors 2 14
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 15
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
15
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
16
Spare wheel

2
21
Changing a bulb

2
29
Changing a fuse

2
36
12 V battery

2
43
To w i n g
2

47
In the event of a breakdown
Engines 249
Weights
2
49
Dimensions
2

52
Identification markings
2

53
Technical data
Alphabetical index
For the audio and telematic systems,
refer to the supplement to the handbook
or go to the following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

5
Boot fittings 96 -97
- r ear parcel shelf
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h
ooks
-

s
torage box
Boot lamp

9
1
Warning triangle

2
15
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
16 -220
Spare wheel

2
21-228
Interior
Child seats 130 -138, 145
ISOFIX child seats 1 39 -142, 145
i-Size child seats

1
43 -145
Rear seats

7
5 -77
Interior fittings
9
2-95
-
s
un visor
-
g
love box
-
1
2 V accessory socket
-
U
SB port
-
a
uxiliary socket
-
f
ront armrest
- c oat hooks
Mats 9 5
Front seats

7
3 -74
Seat belts

1
22-124A ir bags
12

5 -129
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
1
26
Electric child lock
1
46
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Over view

7
Headlamp beam height adjustment 108
Lighting control stalk

1

01-107
Direction indicators

1

04
Central locking

6

7
Hazard warning lamps

1

14 Wiper control stalk

1
09 -112
Trip computer
4
7- 49
Speed limiter

1

71-173
Cruise control
1
74-177
Memorising speeds
1
66
Speed limit recognition

1

67-170 Instrument panels

1

1-12
Indicator and warning lamps

1

3 -27
Indicators
2

8-35
Distance recorders

3

6
Steering wheel adjustment

7

8
H o r n
11

4
Instruments and controls (cont.)
Starting - switching off the engine 1 49-154
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O

12
Display
1. Exterior temperature.
2. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
S

peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
3.
D

igital speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
G

ear efficiency indicator and/or gear
selector position, gear and Sport and Snow
modes for an automatic gearbox.
5.
T

rip computer and Stop & Start time
counter. 6.
D

isplay zone: trip distance recorder (miles
or km), service indicator or Range related
to the AdBlue
® and the SCR system (miles
or km), total distance recorder, warning
messages or system status messages.
If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio system
or a touch screen, you can also configure
certain equipment using this display.
For more information on the Configuration of
the equipment on vehicles without a screen,
refer to the corresponding section.
Instruments

13
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.
Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel 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.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred. In the
event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by
a message.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.
When switching on the ignition, the
displays in the instrument panel appear
dynamically and progressively. This is
normal operation.
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Instruments

14
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Left-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk has been pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed
up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Instruments