2023 CITROEN C3 steering wheel

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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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Driving tips
Driving tips
Improving fuel economy
The following tips will help you in improving fuel
economy.
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void excessive idling.
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void sudden acceleration.
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void unnecessary deceleration and stopping.
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Keep steady cruise speed as much as
possible.
Keep the air filter clean
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting in
decreased power output and increased fuel
consumption.
Keep tire pressures correct
Underinflating of the tires can waste fuel due to
increased running resistance of the tires. Keep
your tires inflated to the correct pressure shown
on the label on the driver’s door lock pillar.
Do not use tires other than those
specified by Citroën. Never use different
sizes or types of tires on the front and rear
wheels.
Driving on hills
When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may begin
to slow down and show a lack of power. If this
happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that
the engine will again be operating in its normal
power range
While driving down a hill, never turn off the
vehicle.
Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long
or too often while going down a long hill. This
could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency.
Use the parking brake when parking your
vehicle and shift the gear shift lever into
the first gear or reverse gear position for the
sake of safety.
Driving on slippery roads
Under wet road conditions, you should drive at
a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible
slippage of tires during braking. When driving on
icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads, reduce your
speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
Vehicle may break-down, meet with an
accident or catch fire due to:
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Installation of:
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High wattage bulbs
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Non genuine lamps / horns
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Modified suspension / wheels
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Non genuine parts / accessories etc.
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Short circuiting due to tampering of wiring
harness.
Do not store or carry inflammable
materials in the vehicle.
Avoid driving into or starting the vehicle in a heavily water logged area. Vehicle
may break-down or engine may fail due to:
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ater entry into the engine.
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Short circuiting of the electrical systems.
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EV
AP (Evaporative Emission Control
System) malfunction.
If the vehicle is stuck into deep water, do not
start / crank the vehicle until the level of water
drops below the level of exhaust pipe.
If the vehicle is submerged in water, report to
the nearest authorized workshop.

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Access
As a safety precaution, remove the key from the ignition when leaving the
vehicle, even for a short time.
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
Remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Central locking
Manual

► Push/pull this knob located on the driver's
door handle to lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle.
When the doors are locked, the red indicator is
no longer visible.
The central locking does not take place if one of the doors is open.
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency
services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 4-5
km/h).
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, a personal identification
document and, if possible, the label bearing the
key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
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Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Driver's door
► Turn the key anticlockwise to lock it, or
clockwise to unlock it.
All doors
► Use the manual knob in the driver's door to
lock in the four doors and close the doors.
Changing the remote
control battery
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 Volts.

► Hold the key blank and pull the key top cover
in opposite direction.
►

Remove the discharged battery from its
housing.
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Insert the new battery
, observing the polarity,
and clip the cover onto the housing.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.

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Ease of use and comfort
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, adjustments must
only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
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seat backrest angle.
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seat cushion height.
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longitudinal seat position.
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steering wheel height.
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rear view mirror and door mirrors.
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seat belt fastened.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Longitudinal adjustment

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
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Release the bar to lock the seat in position on
one of the runners.
Backrest angle adjustment

► Raise the control lever to the maximum
height in order to avoid noise and mechanism
failure.
Height adjustment
(Driver only, depending on version)

► Raise or lower the control as many times as
needed.


Avoid stepping on these plastic parts - Risk of injury or damaging the
components!

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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.
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Adjust the height to suit your driving position.
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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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Ease of use and comfort
Interior air recirculation
► Place the thumbwheel 5 in this
position to activate interior air
recirculation.
When this position is selected, outside air is
shut off and inside air is recirculated. This mode
is suitable when driving through an area with
polluted air such as a tunnel or when attempting
to quickly cool down the vehicle.
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o restore exterior air intake, place the
thumbwheel in any other position.
Outside air is introduced.
Front demist - defrost
Place the air flow adjustment and the air
distribution thumbwheels 2 and 3 to the
defrost position.
Interior fittings

1. Sun visor
2. Closed storage or glove box
3. USB socket
4. 12 V socket
5. Storage compartment
Cupholders
6. Door pockets
Glove box

► To open the glove box, raise the handle.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
USB sockets
(Depending on version.)

They allow the connection of a portable device to
charge the device.
USB port located at the front allows iPod and
USB drive to be connected for audio/video.
Two rear USB ports are for charging purpose
only, with quick charge facility on supported
smartphones.
The USB port located at the front allows USB media playback and
smartphone connection for Android Auto
® or
CarPlay®, so that certain smartphone
applications can be used on the touch screen.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to
use a cable made or approved by the device
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or those of the audio
system.

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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.
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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.
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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
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.