2023 CITROEN C3 window

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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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Overview
Instruments and controls
These illustrations and descriptions are provided
for information only. The presence and location
of certain elements may vary, depending on the
version or trim level.
1.Interior rear view mirror
Courtesy lamp
2. Open storage or Touch screen
3. Instrument panel
4. Manual air conditioning
Front demisting/defrosting
5. USB socket
6. 12 V socket
7. Gear shift lever
8. Parking brake
9. Electric windows
10. Closed storage or Glove box
11 . Bonnet release
Steering mounted controls
1.Wiper control stalk
2. Lighting control stalk
Direction indicators
3. Horn
4. Audio system controls
A. Audio source selection
B. Voice command
C. Short press on the buttons: decrease
/
increase volume
Long press on the decrease button: mute
audio system
D. Select previous
/ next media
Accept
/ reject incoming call
Side controls
1.Rear window control deactivation
2. Headlamp adjustment

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Access
To unlock the boot

► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
►

Insert the hand inside the tailgate right cutout
area.
►


Press the lever downwards to release the
lock.
Next option to unlock the boot:


► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
►

Press the lever by following the arrow
direction to release the lock.
To re-lock the boot
If the problem persists, the boot will remain
locked after opening and closing.
Windows
Electric windows
Control switch at driver door
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
Control switch at console (depending on
version)
3.Left-hand rear
4. Right-hand rear
Operation
Opening
► Press the switch; the window stops as soon
as the switch is released.
►

One touch-down: press the switch past its
resistance point; the window opens completely
when the switch is released.
Closing
► Pull the switch; the window stops as soon as
the switch is released.

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Access
2Rear manual windows

► Turn the window handle located on the door
panel.

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Ease of use and comfort
► If necessary, move the front seats forward.
► Check that no person or object will interfere
with folding down the backrest (clothing,
luggage, etc.).
►

Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrest.


► Pull the rope 1 up and fold the backrest 2
inwards to increase boot space.
Repositioning the backrest
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
►

Put the backrest
2 in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts were not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windshield, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are grouped together in the control
panel on the centre console.
Air distribution

1. Windshield defroster outlets
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Side outlets
4.Central outlets
5. Floor outlets
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in perfect working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, drive with the windows
open for a few moments to air the passenger
compartment.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
►

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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Manual air conditioning

1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
5. Interior air recirculation
Temperature adjustment
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to adjust the
temperature to your requirements.
Air flow adjustment
► Turn the thumbwheel 2 to choose the speed
of the ventilation fan (from 0 to 4).
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution turning the
thumbwheel 3 to the desired position:
Ventilation
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
center and side outlets.
Bi-level ventilation
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor
outlets and cooler air comes out of the center
and side outlets. When the temperature selector
1 is in the fully cold or fully hot position, the air
from the floor outlets and the air from the center
and side outlets will be the same temperature.
Heat
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor
outlets and the side outlets. a small amount of
air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets
and also comes slightly out of the side defroster
outlets.
Heat and defrost
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor
outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
Defrost
Temperature-controlled air comes out of the
windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster
outlets and the side outlets.
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
It is used to:
–

lower the temperature in summer
,
–

increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter

, above 3°C.
►

Press button
4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is disabled.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).

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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
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.