Citroen C3 Dag (2010 year). Manual — part 9

9

DRIVING

On a steep descent or in the
event of sharp acceleration, the
speed limiter will not be able to

prevent the vehicle from exceed-

ing the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of

the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is posi-
tioned correctly,

- do not fi t one mat on top of

another.

Programming

 Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"

position: the speed limiter mode
is selected but is not switched on
(PAUSE).

You do not have to switch the speed
limiter on in order to set the speed.

 Set the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3

(e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3 :
- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
 Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
 Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : the

display confi rms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

 Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4

again.

Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed

speed will not have any effect unless you press the pedal

fi rmly past the point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the pro-

grammed speed, which is still displayed, fl ashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of inten-
tional or unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automati-

cally cancels the fl ashing of the programmed speed.

Leaving limiter mode

 Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the speed limiter

mode is deselected. The display returns to the distance
recorder.

Operating fault

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the

speed is cleared resulting in fl ashing of

the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualifi ed workshop.

9

DRIVING

The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver.

CRUISE CONTROL

System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires a minimum vehicle

speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), as well as

the engagement of:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
-

second gear on a SensoDrive or

automatic gearbox, in sequential

mode,

-

position A

on a SensoDrive gearbox

or position D on an automatic gear-

box.

The cruise control is switched off ma-
nually or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal or on triggering of the ESP sys-
tem for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed

speed temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A .
1. Cruise control mode selection thumb

wheel.

2. Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4.

Cruise control off/resume button.

Steering mounted controls

Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

Cruise control off/resume indication.

6. Cruise control mode selection indi-

cation.

7. Programmed speed value.

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DRIVING

When the cruise control is
switched on, be careful if you
maintain the pressure on one of
the programmed speed chan-
ging buttons: this may result in
a very rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on

slippery roads or in heavy traffi c.
On a steep descent, the cruise
control will not be able to prevent

the vehicle from exceeding the

programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of

the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is posi-
tioned correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of

another.

Programming

 Turn thumb wheel 1 to the

"CRUISE" position: the cruise
control mode is selected but is not
switched on (PAUSE).

 Set the programmed speed by

accelerating

to

the

required

speed, then press button 2 or 3

(e.g.: 70 mph (110 km/h)).

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3 :
- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,

- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

Exceeding the programmed speed

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed

speed results in fl ashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional
or unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically

cancels the fl ashing of the speed.

Leaving cruise control mode

 Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control

mode is deselected. The display returns to the distance
recorder.

 Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4 : the

screen confi rms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

 Switch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4

again.

Operating fault

In the event of a cruise control malfunc-
tion, the speed is cleared resulting in

fl ashing of the dashes. Have it checked

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

9

DRIVING

REAR PARKING SENSORS

System consisting of four proximity sen-

sors, located in the rear bumper.

Activation

This detects any obstacle (person, vehi-
cle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle,

except obstacles located just below the

bumper.

An object, such as a stake, a

roadworks cone or any other

similar object may be detected

at the beginning of the manoeu-
vre, but may no longer be de-
tected when the vehicle comes
close to it.

The parking sensor system can-
not, in any circumstances, take
the place of the vigilance and
responsibility of the driver.

The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
by an audible signal.

On completion of the manoeuvre, when

you exit reverse gear, the system be-

comes inactive.

The proximity information is given by:
-

an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle.

-

a graphic (according to version) in
the multifunction screen, with blocks
which become increasingly closer to
the vehicle.

When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears in the multifunction
screen.

9

DRIVING

The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is

fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar

or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).

In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.

Programming

You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction

screen confi guration menu. The system

state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to

"Confi guration/Vehicle parameters" in

the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.

Operating faults

If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal (short beep) and a message
in the multifunction screen.

1 0

CHECKS

BONNET

Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.

Opening

 Push the exterior safety catch B to

the left and raise the bonnet.

 Unclip the bonnet stay C from its

housing, holding it by its foam pro-
tection.

 Fix the stay in the notch to hold the

bonnet open.

The location of the interior re-
lease lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left
door is closed.

Closing

 Take the stay out of the support

notch.

 Clip the stay in its housing.
 Lower the bonnet and release it at

the end of its travel.

 Pull on the bonnet to check that it is

fully latched.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)

If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDI en-

gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump
and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.



Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres

of Diesel.

 Open the bonnet.
 Depending on version, unclip the

cover to gain access to the priming
pump.

 Squeeze and release the priming

pump until resistance is felt (could

be from the fi rst application) and fuel

appears in the transparent pipe with
the green connector.

 Operate the starter until the engine

starts.

 Depending on version, put the cover

back in position and clip it in place.

 Close the bonnet.

If the engine does not start at the

fi rst attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.

When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
stay with care.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.

 Open the front left door.
 Pull the interior release lever A ,

located at the bottom of the door
aperture.

1 0

CHECKS

PETROL ENGINES

1.

Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3.

Air fi lter.

4.

Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8.

Engine oil fi ller cap.

1 0

CHECKS

DIESEL ENGINES

1.

Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3.

Air fi lter.

4.

Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8.

Engine oil fi ller cap.

9.

Priming pump (on fuel fi lter).

1 0

CHECKS

Additive level (Diesel with particle
emissions filter)

According to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
-

fi xed illumination of the particle emissions

fi lter warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message that the

particle emissions fi lter additive level is

too low,

or

-

fi xed illumination of the service warning

lamp, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message that the particle emissions

fi lter additive level is too low.

Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop.

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used

oil or fl uids with the skin.

Most of these fl uids are harmful

to health or indeed very corro-
sive.

Do not discard used oil or fl uids

into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop

(France) or to an authorised

waste disposal site.

Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide and ac-
cording to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

Battery

The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals

are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.

Air filter and passenger

compartment filter

Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment

(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of

the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace

them twice as often if necessary (refer

to the "Engines" section).

A clogged passenger compartment fi lter

may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours.

Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time

the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.

The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates

the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-

tery with special technology and speci-

fi cation, for which the involvement of a

CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-

shop is required when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery.

When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.

1 0

CHECKS

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil

change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.

Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil

change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the

condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a

drop in the brake fl uid level indicates

that the brake pads are worn.

Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-

fi ed workshop.

Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.

Checking this system must be done by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-

shop.

Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of

equivalent quality and specifi ca-

tion.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN se-

lects and offers very specifi c

products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited .

Particle emission filter (Diesel)

According to your version of instrument
panel, the start of saturation of the par-

ticle emissions fi lter is indicated by:

Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or
at idle, you may, in exceptional
circumstances, notice the emis-
sion of water vapour at the ex-
haust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.

-

fi xed illumination of the par-

ticle emissions fi lter warning

lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage

of the particle emissions fi lter,

or

-

temporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that
there is a risk of blockage of

the particle emissions fi lter.

As soon as the traffi c conditions per-

mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a

speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until

the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the
"Additive level" section.

SensoDrive gearbox

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The speed limit sticker I must be

affi xed to the vehicle's steering

wheel to remind you that a wheel

is in temporary use.

Do not exceed a speed of

50 mph (80 km/h) when driving

with a tyre repaired using this

type of kit.

TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT

Complete system consisting of a com-

pressor and a sealant cartridge which

permits temporary repair

of a tyre so

that you can drive to the nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures

which could affect the tyre, located on

the tyre tread or shoulder.

This kit is installed in the storage box,

under the boot fl oor.

Description of the kit

A.

"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.

On "I" /off "O" switch.

C.

Defl ation button.

D.

Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.

Compartment housing:

- a cable with adaptor for 12 V

socket,

- various infl ation adaptors for

accessories, such as balls,

bicycle tyres...

F.

Sealant cartridge.

G.

White pipe with cap for repair.

H.

Black pipe for infl ation.

I.

Speed limit sticker.

Access to the kit

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Avoid removing any foreign bod-

ies which have penetrated into

the tyre.

Repair procedure



Switch off the ignition.



Turn the selector A to the

"sealant" position.

 Check that the switch B

is in

position "O" .

1. Sealing



Uncoil the white pipe G fully.



Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.



Connect the white pipe to the valve

of the tyre to be repaired.



Connect the compressor's electric

plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.



Start the vehicle and leave the en-

gine running.

Take care, this product is harmful

(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)

if swallowed and causes irritation

to the eyes.

Keep it out of reach of children.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION



Switch on the compressor by mov-

ing the switch B to position "I" until

the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

The sealant is injected into the tyre

under pressure; do not disconnect

the pipe from the valve during this

operation (risk of splashing).



Remove the kit and screw the cap

back on the white pipe.

Take care to avoid staining your ve-

hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit

to hand.



Drive immediately for approximate-

ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at

reduced speed (between 15 and

35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug

the puncture.



Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

If after around 5 to 7 minutes the

pressure is not attained, this in-

dicates that the tyre is not repair-

able; contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualifi ed workshop for as-

sistance.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION



Visit a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop as soon

as possible.

You must inform the techni-

cian that you have used this

kit. After inspection, the tech-

nician will inform you wheth-

er the tyre can be repaired or

must be replaced.

2. Infl ation



Turn the selector A to the

"air" position.



Uncoil the black pipe H fully.



Connect the black pipe to

the valve of the wheel.



Connect the compressor's electric

plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.



Start the vehicle again and leave the

engine running.



Adjust the pressure using the com-

pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-

sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in

position "O" and press button C ),

in accordance with the vehicle's tyre

pressure label (located on the left

hand door aperture).

A loss of pressure indicates that the

puncture has not been fully plugged;

contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-

fi ed workshop for assistance.



Remove and stow the kit.



Drive at reduced speed (50 mph

[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance

travelled to approximately 120 miles

(200 km).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Removing the cartridge



Connect the compressor's electri-

cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V

socket.



Start the vehicle and let the engine

run.



Adjust the pressure using the com-

pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-

sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in

position "O" and press button C ),

according to the vehicle's tyre pres-

sure label or the accessory's pres-

sure label.



Remove the kit then stow it.



Stow the black pipe.



Detach the angled base from the

white pipe.



Support the compressor vertically.



Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.

Beware of discharges of fl uid.

The expiry date of the fl uid is in-

dicated on the cartridge.

The sealant cartridge is designed

for single use; even if only partly

used, it must be replaced.

After use, do not discard the car-

tridge into the environment, take

it to an authorised waste dispos-

al site or a CITROËN dealer.

Do not forget to obtain a new

sealant cartridge, available from

CITROËN dealers or from a

qualifi ed workshop.

Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, with-

out injecting any product, to:

- check or adjust the pressure of your

tyres,

- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-

cycle tyres...).



Turn the selector A to the

"Air" position.



Uncoil the black pipe H fully.



Connect the black pipe to

the valve of the wheel or accessory.

If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors

supplied with the kit fi rst.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

CHANGING A WHEEL

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel

for the spare wheel using the tools pro-

vided with the vehicle.

Access to the tools

The tools are installed in the boot under

the fl oor.

To gain access to them:


open the boot,



raise the fl oor,



remove the polystyrene storage box,



unclip and remove the box containing

the tools.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel

, fi rst detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1

pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim starting by placing its cut-out at the

valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.

List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your

vehicle. Do not use them for other

purposes.
1.

Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and

removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.

Jack with integral handle.

For raising of the vehicle.

3.

"Bolt cover" tool.

For removing the bolt protectors

(covers) on alloy wheels (if your

vehicle has them).

4.

Socket for the security wheel

bolts (located in the glove box).

For adapting the wheelbrace to

the special "security" wheel bolts.