2023 CITROEN C3 lock

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Ease of use and comfort
3Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary, hold the steering wheel on
one hand and pull the control lever to release the
steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height to suit your driving position.
►


Push the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Door mirrors
Objects viewed in the door mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the right.
Using only this mirror could cause an
accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over
your shoulder to properly judge distances to
other objects.
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
Manual adjustment

► Move directly the mirror in any direction to
adjust it.
Manual adjustment with the
control


► Move the lever in any direction to adjust it.
If the mirror unit has come out of its initial
position, with the vehicle stationary
, push it back
into place manually or use the control.
There is no risk of breakage, even in frosty
weather.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Rear seats
Folding the backrest
Manoeuvring the seat backrest should
only be done when the vehicle is
stationary.

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Safety
5General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by CITROËN
may cause excessive current consumption
and failure of the vehicle's electrical system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on
the range of approved accessories.
–

As a safety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
CITROËN dealers, equipped with the special
tools required (risk of malfunctions of the
vehicle's electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).

The
Manufacturer cannot be held responsible if
this advice is not followed.
–

Any modification or adaptation not intended
or authorised by CITROËN or carried out
without meeting the technical requirements
defined by the Manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the commercial warranty.
Hazard warning lamps



► Pressing the red button causes all the
direction indicators to flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
(EBFD)
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability
and handling during braking, and enable greater
control while cornering, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of
emergency braking.
EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by
wheel.
This warning lamp is continuously on in
the event of an ABS malfunction.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at a moderate speed.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal, indicates an EBFD
malfunction.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
The normal operation of the ABS may result in slight vibrations in the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
the brake pedal very firmly and
maintain this pressure.

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Safety
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved by the
manufacturer for your vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the seat
belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving
their protection.
Front seat belts

The front driver seat belt is fitted with inertia reel
and a force limiting system.
The front passenger seat belt is equipped with
inertia reel.
Rear seat belts

The outer seats have a belt with inertia reel.
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts, check that:
–

the outer seat belts are correctly in the
storage position, lying vertically along the
pillar

,
–

the central seat belt is stowed.
Fastening
► To fasten the seat belt, pull the webbing and
insert the tongue into the buckle.
►
Check whether the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the webbing.
If the driver or co-driver seat belt is not fastened
while the ignition is ON, the seat belt warning
lamp chimes and illuminates until the seat belt is
fastened.

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Safety
5Unlocking
► To unfasten the seat belt, press the red
button written “PRESS” on the buckle.
►
Allow the belt to retract and make sure the
webbing is not twisted.
T

wisted webbing would not allow smooth
retraction of the belt.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts
It comes on in red in the instrument panel
once the system detects that a seat belt is
not fastened or is unfastened.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
While fastening the seat belt ensure that strap
must pass over your chest and top of your
shoulder and not touch your face, neck, side
of your shoulder or pass under your arm.
An accident or sudden stop could damage
the seat belt, please have your seat belts
inspected by authorized dealers after an
accident or sudden stop.
Do not use a damaged seat belt which would
result in serious injury.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned on the
shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
–

must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;
–


must be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
–


must only be used to secure one person;
–


must not show signs of tearing or fraying;
–


must not be changed or modified, in order
to avoid affecting its performance.
Do not wear your seat belt over hard or
breakable objects in your pockets or on your
clothing. If an accident occurs, objects such
as glasses, pens, etc. under the seat belt can
cause injury

.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Recommendations for pregnant
women
Pregnant women should use seat belts,
although specific recommendations about
driving should be made by the woman's
medical advisor. Remember that the lap
portion of the belt should be worn as low as
possible across the hips.
A pregnant woman should not wear the seat
belt across the stomach which would result in
serious injury to the fetus and/or the pregnant
mother.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer, particularly if the straps
show signs of damage.

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Safety
Child seats

Warning label on the sun visor - Front
passenger airbag
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG
in front of it, SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD may occur.
Do not install a rear-facing child restraint
on the front passenger’s seat.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint could be seriously harmed if the
passenger's front airbag inflates. The inflated
airbag would be too close to the back of a
rear-facing child restraint.
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
–

a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,
–


a child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
–


the keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.

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Safety
Manual child lock
This system prevents opening of a rear door
using its interior handle.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
door (marked by a label).
Locking / Unlocking

► To lock, pull the lever down.
► T o unlock, pull the lever up.
Refer to the legislation in force in your
country before using this system.

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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►

Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►


Drive smoothly
, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
►

Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that
require close attention (such as adjustments).
►


During long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions, let the engine
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to
ensure the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,
even several minutes after the engine stops.
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral.
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to
the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical
systems of your vehicle.


If you have to drive on a flooded road:
► drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 10
km/h,►

do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow
, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Starting / Switching off the
engine
Key ignition switch

It has 4 positions:
1. Stop Inserting and removing the key, steering
column locked.
2. ACC Steering column unlocked, use of the
vehicle's electric equipment.
3. ON (Ignition) Steering column unlocked, ignition on, engine
running.
4. Starting

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Driving
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► Place the gear lever in neutral then fully
depress the clutch pedal.
►

Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
►


Unlock
the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
►

Operate the starter motor by turning the key
to position

3 without pressing the accelerator
pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine
starts, release the key.
After a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine
vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while
stationary with the engine running
(accelerated idle speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor, the battery and
the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
In mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear

► Fully depress the clutch pedal.
► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:
–

Always select neutral.
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Depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.