Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual — part 6

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Rear seats

Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.

They have two positions:
- a

high position, for when the seat is in

use:
F

pull the head restraint fully up.

- a

low position

, for stowing, when the seat

is not in use:
F

press the lug A to release the head

restraint and push it fully down.

Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.

To remove a head restraint

:

F

release the backrest using the control 1,

F

tilt the backrest slightly forwards,

F

pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,

F

press the lug A to release the head

restraint and remove it completely,

F

stow the head restraint.

Rear head restraints

The rear head restraints can be removed.

To refit a head restraint:
F introduce the rods of the head restraint into

the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,

F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,

F

press the lug A to free the head restraint

and push it fully down.

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Folding the backrests

First:
F lower the head restraints,
F

if necessary, move the front seats forward,

F

check that nothing or no person might

interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),

F

check that the outer seat belts are lying

correctly on the backrests.

When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grip.

F

Press the backrest release grip 1.

F

Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal

position.

Folding or unfolding the seat backrests
must only be done with the vehicle
stationary.

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Caution, a backrest that has not latched
correctly 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!

First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings.

Returning the backrests to their original position

F

Put the backrest 2 in the upright position

and push on it to latch it home.

F

Check that the red indicator is no longer

visible in the release grip 1.

F Ensure that the outer seat belts are not

trapped during the manoeuvre.

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Steering wheel adjustment

F When stationary, pull the control lever to

release the adjustment mechanism.

F

Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

F

Push the control lever to lock the

adjustment mechanism.

As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

Correct driving position

Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomics of your driving position, carry
out these adjustments in the following order:
- height of the head restraint,
- backrest angle,
- cushion height,
- longitudinal position of the seat,
- height of the steering wheel,
- the interior and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been made,
ensure that from your driving position you
can see the instrument panel clearly.

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Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside via
the grille located at the base of the windscreen or
from the inside in air recirculation mode.

Air treatment

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger

compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air

conditioning).

Control panel

1.

Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.

2.

Front side window demisting-defrosting

vents.

3.

Adjustable side air vent.

4.

Adjustable central air vents.

5.

Air outlets for the front footwells.

6.

Rear air outlets.

Air distribution

Depending on equipment, the
controls of this system are accessible
in the Air conditioning

menu of

the touch screen or on the centre
console panel located below the
audio system.

The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located below
the touch screen or on the centre console
panel located below the audio system.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F

To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles

located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

F

Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation

of the air conditioning system.

F

Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month

to keep it in perfect working order.

F

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

elements replaced regularly.

We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

F

To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have

it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.

F

If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.

The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.

When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Heating

The heating system only operates with the engine running.

Temperature adjustment

F

Turn the control from blue (cold) to red (hot)

to adjust the temperature to your wishes.

Air distribution adjustment

Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This function can also be used to speed
up the heating or cooling of the passenger
compartment.

Footwells.

Windscreen and footwells.

Windscreen.

The air distribution can be varied by placing the
control in an intermediate position.

Air intake / Air recirculation

F Press this button to select the

passenger compartment air
intake mode

When the indicator lamp is off, the exterior air
intake function is activated.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
recirculation function is activated, the intake of
exterior air is inhibited.

Central and side air vents.

Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

Air flow adjustment

F

Turn the knob from position 1 to 6 to obtain

the desired flow of air.

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Manual air conditioning

The manual air conditioning system operates with the engine running.

Air flow adjustment

F

From position 1 to position 6, turn the

thumbwheel to obtain a sufficient air flow
for your comfort.

F

Turn the control from blue (cold) to red (hot)

to adjust the temperature to your liking.

Air distribution adjustment

Central and side vents.

Windscreen.

Footwells.

Windscreen and footwells.

The distribution of the air can be
adjusted by placing the control in an
intermediate position.

Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

Temperature adjustment

Air intake / Air recirculation

Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This function can also be used to speed
up the heating or cooling of the passenger
compartment.

F Press this button to choose the

passenger compartment air
intake mode.

When the indicator lamp is off, the exterior air
intake function is activated.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
recirculation function is activated, the intake of
exterior air is inhibited.

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The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.

Air conditioning On / Off

Switching on

Switching off

The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to off.

F Press this button to switch on the

air conditioning.

It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3°C.

F

Press this button again to switch

off the air conditioning.

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Automatic air conditioning

Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.

Temperature adjustment

F Press this button to increase the

value.

F Press this button to decrease the

value.

F Select the Air conditioning

menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system.

The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment in an optimum
way according to the comfort level you have
selected.

F Press the AUTO button to

activate or deactivate the
automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.

Automatic comfort
programme

Activation / Deactivation

The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.

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In cold weather with the engine cold,
the air flow is increased gradually until
the comfort setting has been reached,
in order to limit the delivery of cold air
into the passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested,
there is no need to alter the value
displayed in order to reach more quickly
the required level of comfort. The
system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible.

This setting is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the last setting used remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated.

To change the current setting, press the button
several times in succession to access the
desired mode:
"Soft

": provides soft and quiet operation by

limiting air flow.

"Normal

": offers the best compromise between

a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).

"Fast

": provides strong and effective air flow.

Automatic programme mode setting

F

Go to the secondary page by

pressing this button to vary the
automatic comfort programme,
choosing one of the modes
offered.

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Resuming manual control

You can manually adjust the air flow and
distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the automatic
comfort programme is deactivated.

F Press the AUTO button to

activate the automatic comfort
programme again.

Air flow adjustment

F Press one of these buttons to

increase or decrease the air flow.

The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
"OFF

" is displayed alongside the fan.

Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

Air distribution adjustment

You can vary the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three
buttons.

Windscreen.

Central and side vents.

Footwells.

The three buttons can be activated
simultaneously. In this case, the flows
of air from the central and side vents
and the footwell vents are favoured.

Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function.

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Avoid the prolonged use of interior
air recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

It allows you:
- in summer, to lower the temperature,
- in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.

F

Press this button again to switch

off the air conditioning.

F Press this button to switch on the

air conditioning.

Air conditioning On / Off

The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.

The intake of exterior air avoids and eliminates
misting of the windscreen and side windows.

Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment.

F Press this button to recirculate

the interior air.

F

Press this button again to allow

the intake of exterior air.

The air conditioning cannot operate
when the air flow is set to off.

This function also allows faster heating
or cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment.

Ventilation with
"ignition on" function

With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation
system and access the Air conditioning menu
to adjust the air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment.
This function is available for a few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.

This function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.

Switching on

Switching off

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Front demist - defrost

With control panel on the
centre console

With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

On

F

Put the temperature and air flow controls to

the dedicated marked position.

F Put the air distribution control to the

"Windscreen" position.

Off

F Put the air flow control to the fan

position.

These markings on the control panels indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
During the winter period, direct the side air vents towards the side glasses to optimise
their demisting and defrosting.

With touch screen

On

Off

F

Press this button again to switch it off.

The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

F

Press this button.

The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.

The system automatically controls the air
conditioning, the air flow and the air intake and
provides optimum distribution of the ventilation
to the windscreen and side windows.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

Switching on

Switching off

F

Press this button to demist/

defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.

The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.

The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.

Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.

F

It is possible to stop the demisting/

defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing this button
again. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.

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Courtesy lamp

1.

Courtesy lamp

2.

Map reading lamps

F

With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

Map reading lamps

With the "permanent lighting" mode,

the lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:

- with the ignition off, approximately

ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.

In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when opening a door,
- when the remote control locking button is

pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.

Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.

Courtesy lamp

It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.