2023 CITROEN C3 child seat

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Contents
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Overview
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Driving tips
1InstrumentsInstrument panel 5
Warning and indicator lamps 5
Indicators 7
Trip computer 7
2AccessKey 9
Key with remote control function 9
Central locking 10
Back-up procedures 10
Doors 11
Boot 11
Windows 12
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 14
Steering wheel adjustment 15
Rear seats 15
Heating and Ventilation 16
Manual air conditioning 17
Front demist - defrost 18
Interior fittings 18
Front courtesy lamps 19
Boot fittings 19
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 20
Direction indicators 20
Headlamp beam height adjustment 20
Wiper control stalk 21
Changing a wiper blade 21
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 23
Hazard warning lamps 23
Horn 23
Seat belts 24
Airbags 26
Child seats 28
Child lock 30
6DrivingDriving recommendations 31
Starting / Switching off the engine 31
5-speed manual gearbox 32
6-speed manual gearbox 32
Gear efficiency indicator 33
Overspeed alert 33
Parking sensors 33
7Practical informationRefuelling 35
Bonnet 35
Engine compartment 36
Checking levels 37
Checks 39
Advice on care and maintenance 41
8In the event of a breakdownTool kit 42
Spare wheel 42
Changing a bulb 45
Changing a fuse 48
12

V battery 56
Towing the vehicle 58
9Technical dataEngines technical data 60
Dimensions 60
Identification markings 60
1010" Touch Screen
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Alphabetical index

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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:
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must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;
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must be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
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must only be used to secure one person;
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must not show signs of tearing or fraying;
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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
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
Airbags
General information
The airbags have been designed to optimise the
safety of the occupants in the event of a violent
collision.
The airbags are supplementary restraint systems
(SRS) that help cushion the impact force to the
head and chest during severe frontal collisions.
The SRS includes Airbags, Seatbelts, Airbag
ECU, Collision sensors and SRS warning lamp.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the front
impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:
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In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
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In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to
protect you in these situations.
During a frontal crash, children could be fatally
injured if they are sitting on driver

’s lap/standing
very close to the dashboard, as the airbags exert
severe force levels during deployment.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
The airbags will deploy irrespective of whether the seat belt is buckled or not. In
order to reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH, we recommend occupants to
always be buckled.
Front airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
in order to limit the risk of head and chest
injuries.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
1. Frontal collision Airbags may deploy during severe front
collision when the crash intensity is above
the threshold and the angle of impact is less
than or equal to 30 degrees with respect to
longitudinal axis of vehicle.
2. Collision with utility poles or trees Airbags may deploy when the vehicle hits
pole or tree with sufficient intensity to trigger
the airbag. The crash intensity should be
above the threshold to inflate the airbag.
3. Underride collision Airbags may deploy when the vehicle rides
under the trucks or vehicles with higher
ground clearance. The crash intensity should
be above the threshold to inflate the airbag.

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Safety
5Non-inflation conditions
1. Low speed front collisionsThe airbags may not deploy if the collision is
not severe and below the design threshold
intensity. The force of impact is less in this
case and much of the protection during low
speed crash is provided by seat belts, if
properly worn.
2. Rear collisions Frontal airbags are not designed to deploy
when there is a rear crash, since the
occupants tend to move backwards. In this
case, the airbags will not provide any benefit
to cushion the force of impact.
3. Side collisions Frontal airbags may not deploy during side
crash, since the occupant moves sideways.
4. Angled collisions Airbags may not deploy if the angle of
collision is beyond 30 degrees with the
head-on vehicle or the rigid wall or curb or
pole.
5. Roll over collisions Frontal airbags may not deploy in roll over
conditions, as the occupant moves sideways
or rolls. Important to wear seat belts in this
case, to avoid floating inside the vehicle and
risk serious injuries.
6. Speed breakers & pot holes Airbags may not deploy when crossing speed
breakers even at high speed or when vehicle
drops into pot hole or ditch drop.7. Curb hitsThe airbag may not deploy when the vehicle
hits the curbs.
8. Pedestrian impact Airbags will not inflate when the vehicle hits
the pedestrian.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
The airbags may not be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around
the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only be
performed by a CITROËN dealer.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be
ruled out when an airbag is deployed. The
airbag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.

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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:
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a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,
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a child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
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the keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.

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Safety
5Child restraint system
The suitability of each passenger's seat position for carriage of children and fitting of child restraint system is shown below. Whenever you carry children
up to 12 years of age, properly use the child restraints which conform t\
o AIS 072, the standard for child restraints, referring to the table.
Seating position (or other site)
MASS GROUP Front
passenger Rear outboard
LH* Rear centre Rear outboard
RH*Intermediate
outboard* Intermediate
centre
Group 0
Up to 10 kg X
U XXN.A N.A
Group 0+
Up to 13 kg X
U XXN.A N.A
Group 1
9 to 18 kg X
U XXN.A N.A
Group 2
15 to 25 kg X
U XXN.A N.A
Group 3
22 to 36 kg X
U XXN.A N.A
U Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this ma\
ss group.
Universal is the category in the AIS 072.
X Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
N.A Seat position not available for children in this mass group.
* Outboard indicate s window side seat.
ELR type belt
Install your child restraint system according to
the instructions provided by the child restraint
system manufacturer.
Make sure the seat belt is securely latched. Try to move the child restraint system in all
directions to make sure it is securely installed.

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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