2023 CITROEN C3 steering

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In the event of a breakdown
8When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

No approved towbar available.
Access to the tools

The towing eye is stored under the boot floor
carpet.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Remove the cover .
To be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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10" Touch Screen
107.Global shortcuts
The touch screen allows quick access to all of
your comfort, navigation, communication and
entertainment options. Using the status and
feature bar, you can quickly select the feature
you want to use.
Cleaning the touch screen
Remove dirt and fingerprints with a dry, clean,
soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen, apply
a small amount of cleaning alcohol to the cloth
and try to clean it again.
Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touch screen.
Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the touch
screen.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Steering mounted controls
Depending on your vehicle and option package,
you can use different controls on your steering
wheel to interact with the touch screen system in
different ways.


Change multimedia source
Voice command
Activates voice recognition while
connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth
® (with
Internet on), Android Auto or Apple CarPlay®
and the system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and spoken
confirmations depending on the situation and the
chosen level of interaction (voice settings of the
phone).
Seek up or next song
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets. Press and hold to
increment quickly, until you find a station you
want to listen.
While in USB or Bluetooth
® audio, press to seek
between songs or press and hold to fast seek.
During an incoming call: accept call
Seek down or previous song
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets. Press and hold to
decrement quickly, until you find a station you
want to listen.
While in USB or Bluetooth
® audio press to seek
between songs or press and hold to fast seek.
During an incoming call: reject call
During an ongoing call : end call
Increase volume
Decrease volume (short press)
Mute sound (long press)
Menus
Radio
Select a radio station.
Phone
Access the phone contacts, dialpad and call log.
Android Auto
Run certain applications on a smartphone
connected via Android Auto.
Apple CarPlay®
Run certain applications on a smartphone
connected via Apple CarPlay®.
Media
Access and navigate media files of a USB device or an iPod.
BT Audio
Access and control the audio files of a device connected via Bluetooth.
Device List
Access and manage the devices connected to the system.

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10" Touch Screen
10Automatic reconnection
On returning to the vehicle, if the last phone
connected is present again (Bluetooth®
activated), it is automatically reconnected after
key on.
Managing paired phones
To connect or disconnect a paired phone and
switch to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay®: Press Settings menu, select Phone then
Device List to display the list of paired
devices.
or
Press directly Device List menu to
display the list of paired devices.
Press the Bluetooth icon to connect/
disconnect a device.
Delete a phone
Press Settings menu, select Phone then
Device List to display the list of paired
devices.
or
Press directly Device List menu to
display the list of paired devices.
Press Delete to delete a device.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a
superimposed display in the screen.
To accept the call:
Press this steering mounted button or use
the touch screen button.
To reject the call:
Press this steering mounted button or use
the touch screen button.
Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Park/stop the vehicle before using the mobile
device.
Calling a new number
Press Phone menu.
Press Dialpad.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press the Call button.
Calling a contact
Press Phone menu.
Press Contacts.
Select your contact.
Calling a recently used number
Press Phone menu.
Press Call Log .
Select the number in the list of recently used
numbers.
Call options
During an active call, the following options are
available:
Mute: mute the microphone.
Hold: put the active call on hold.
Add: add a second call from the dial pad, call log
or contact list.
Use Phone: switch to handset mode.
Keypad: use the keypad.
End call : hang up the phone.
Managing multiple calls
If there is a second incoming call, you can press
Accept Call to accept it. The first call is on hold.
You can choose to swap between calls or merge
both calls. If you merge calls, a conference call
is created.
Connectivity
Synchronising a smartphone enables
users to display applications that support
the smartphone’s Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay
® technology on the vehicle’s screen.
For Apple CarPlay® technology, the Apple
CarPlay® function must first be activated on
the smartphone. In all cases, the smartphone
must be unlocked, to enable the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to function (at
first connection only). As principles and
standards are constantly changing, we

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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 23
Adjusting headlamps
20
Adjusting seat

14
Adjusting the air distribution

17
Adjusting the air flow

17
Adjusting the headlamp beam height

20
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

15
Adjusting the temperature

17
Advice on care and maintenance

41
Advice on driving

4, 31
Airbags

26–27
Airbags, front

26–27
Air conditioning

16–17
Air conditioning, manual

17
Air intake

18
Air vents

16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

23
Antitheft / Immobiliser

10
B
Battery, 12 V 39, 56, 58
Battery, remote control
10
Bodywork

41
Bonnet

35–36
Boot

11
Brake discs

40
Brake lamps

47
Brakes 40
Bulbs
45
Bulbs (changing)

45–47
C
Capacity, fuel tank 35
Cap, fuel filler
35
Care of the bodywork

41
Central locking

9–10
Changing a bulb

45–47
Changing a fuse

48, 51
Changing a wheel

42
Changing the remote control battery

10
Checking the levels

37–38
Checks

37, 39–41
Checks, routine

39–40
Child lock

30
Children

25
Children (safety)

30
Child seats

25, 28–29
Child seats, conventional

29
Cleaning (advice)

41
Closing the boot

11
Control, emergency boot release

11
Control, emergency door

10
Control stalk, lighting

20
Control stalk, wipers

21
Courtesy lamp

47
Courtesy lamps

19
D
Dimensions 60
Dipstick
37
Direction indicators (turn signals)

20, 46–47
Doors

11
Driving

31
Driving economically

4
E
EBFD 23
Eco-driving (advice)
4
Electric windows

12
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

23
Emergency warning lamps

23
Engine

35–36, 41
Engine compartment

37
Engine, petrol

60
Engines

60
Environment

10
F
Filling the fuel tank 35
Filter, air
40
Filter, oil

40
Filter, passenger compartment

16, 40
Fitting a wheel

43–44
Fittings, boot

19

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Alphabetical index
P
Pads, brake 40
Paint
41
Parking sensors, audible and visual

33
Parking sensors, rear

33
Plates, identification

60
Port, USB

18
Pressures, tyres

40, 61
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

25
Protecting children

26–28
Puncture

42
R
Recirculation, air 18
Reminder, lighting on
20
Remote control

9–10
Removing a wheel

43–44
Replacing bulbs

45–47
Replacing fuses

48
Replacing the air filter

40
Replacing the oil filter

40
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

40
Reservoir, screenwash

38
Reversing lamps

47
Roof rack

41
S
Safety, children 26–28
Screenwash
21
Screenwash, front

21
Seat belts

24–25
Seats, front

14
Seats, rear

15–16
Serial number, vehicle

60
Servicing

7, 39, 40–41
Sidelamps

47
Starting the engine

31
Starting the vehicle

31–32
Starting using another battery

56
Stay, engine bonnet

36
Steering wheel (adjustment)

15
Stopping the vehicle

31–32
Storage

18
Suspension

40
Switch, ignition

31
Switching off the engine

31
T
Tables of engines 60
Tables of fuses
48, 51
Tank, fuel

35
Technical data

60
Temperature, coolant

7
Tools

42
Towing

58–59
Trip computer 7–8
Tyres
40, 61
U
Unlocking 9
Unlocking from the inside
10
Unlocking the doors

10
V
Ventilation 16
W
Warning and indicator lamps 5
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not
fastened

25
Warning lamps

5
Warning lamp, seat belts

25
Warnings and indicators

5
Washing (advice)

41
Wheel, spare

40, 42–44
Wipers

21
Wipers, windscreen

21