2022 CITROEN C3 ESP

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Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of
the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Operation
If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Activation / Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
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ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
Carrying long or
voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking
is temporary.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.
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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:
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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,
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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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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:
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ull the head restraint fully up.
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a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
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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 :
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elease the backrest using the control 1,
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ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
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ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
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ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
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tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
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ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
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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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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
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f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Automatic air conditioning
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.
Temperature adjustment
F Press this button to increase the
value.
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ress this button to decrease the
value.
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ect the Air conditioning
menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system. The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment in an optimum
way according to the comfort level you have
selected.F

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ress the AUTO button to
activate or deactivate the
automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.
Automatic comfort
programme
Activation / Deactivation
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
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Courtesy lamp
1. Courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps F

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ith the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Map reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.
Courtesy lamp
It switches off gradually:
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w hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".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.
Demisting - Defrosting Electric adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
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ove control in all four directions to adjust.
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eturn control to the central position.
For more information on demisting and
defrosting the rear screen, refer to the
corresponding section. Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
Manual folding
You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parking
space, narrow garage...).
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urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Manual adjustment
F Operate the lever in the four directions to adjust the angle of the mirror glass.
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Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lightingSelection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.
Lighting off / Daytime running lamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
Lighting and visibility