Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual — part 8

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Switching on
F

With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps

using the lighting stalk.

F

A further "headlamp flash" switches the

function off.

Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.

The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.

"Guide-me-home" lighting

Automatic

When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk at
the AUTO position), if the ambient light level
is low, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when switching off the ignition.

Activation or deactivation of the system,
as well as the period of operation of the
guide-me-home lighting is set via the vehicle
configuration menu.

Manual

Automatic exterior
welcome lighting

When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, if the ambient light
level is low, the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps come on automatically when
unlocking the vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of the system,
as well as the period of operation of the
exterior welcome lighting is set via the vehicle
configuration menu.

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Headlamp beam

height adjustment

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of the headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

0

. Driver only

or driver + front passenger.

-

. Driver + front passenger + rear

passengers.

1.

Driver + front passenger + rear

passengers + load in the boot.

-

. Driver + front passenger + rear

passengers + load in the boot.

2.

Driver only + maximum authorised load in

the boot.

This position is sufficient to avoid causing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of light from
the headlamps.

The initial setting is position "0".

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Wiper control stalk

Manual controls

The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.

With AUTO wiping

With manual wiping

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.

Fast wipe (heavy rain).

Normal wipe (moderate rain).

Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.

Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).

or

Automatic wiping (press down,
then release) or single wipe (pull
the stalk briefly towards you).

Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers.

In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.

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Rear wiper

Park.

Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
vehicle speed).

Wash-wipe (set duration).

Rear wiper selection ring:

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can only

be set via the touch screen.

Windscreen wash

Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.

The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of
damage).

F In the Driving

menu, select the

"Vehicle settings

" tab.

F Select "Comfort" then "Rear

wiper in reverse

".

This function is activated by default.

If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on

Switching off

The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated, by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This symbol appears in the
instrument panel display and a
message is displayed.

Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).

Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

This symbol disappears from the instrument
panel display and a message is displayed.

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Special position of the windscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy

water,

- avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of

wear.

This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.

F

Any action on the wiper stalk within

one minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.

F

To park the wiper blades again, switch on

the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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General safety recommendations

Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.

For any 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.

We draw your attention to the following points:

- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN may cause

excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended
accessories.

- As a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic

systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, 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.

- Any modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN

or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer
would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.

Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer
for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be
compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle...

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Hazard warning lamps

Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

Horn

F

Press the central part of the steering

wheel.

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Emergency or assistance call

Localised Emergency Call

If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.

If you benefit from the CITROËN
Connect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.

In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green indicator
lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has
been made to the "Localised
Emergency Call"* centre.

The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the call.
The green indicator lamp goes off.

Localised Emergency Call immediately locates
your vehicle, makes contact with you in your
language** and - if necessary - organises
sending of the appropriate emergency
services**. In countries where the service is not
operational, or if the locating service has been
expressly declined, the call is directed straight
to the emergency services (112) without
location.

* Depending on the terms and conditions for

the service, available from dealers, and
technological and technical limits.

** Depending on the geographic cover for

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.

The list of countries covered by Telematic
services is available at dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.

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Localised Assistance Call

Operation of the system

If you purchased your vehicle outside
the CITROËN dealer network, we
suggest that you have a dealer check
and, if desired, modify the configuration
of these services.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration
is possible in the official national
language of your choice.

For technical reasons, particularly
to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the
manufacturer reserves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
telematic system.

When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.

If the orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a fault.

The fault with the system does not
prevent the vehicle being driven.

Press this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance if
the vehicle breaks down.

** Depending on the geographic cover for

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.

The list of countries covered by Telematic
services is available at dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.

Geo-location

You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.

To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance
Call" to confirm.

Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.

If the orange indicator lamp is on fixed: the
back-up battery should be replaced.
In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls service may not work.

A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.

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Localised Emergency Call

If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.

If you benefit from the CITROËN
Connect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.

In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LED and
a voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call
centre*.

The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The green LED goes off.

"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, starts communication with
you in your language**, and where necessary
sends the appropriate public emergency
services**. In countries where the service is
not available, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.

* Subject to the general conditions for the

service available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.

The list of countries covered and Telematic
services is available from dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.

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Localised Assistance Call

Operation of the system

If you purchased your vehicle outside
the CITROËN dealer network, we
invite you to have a dealer check the
configuration of these services and, if
desired, modified to suit your wishes. In
a multi-lingual country, configuration is
possible in the official national language
of your choice.

For technical reasons and in particular
to improve the quality of "Telematic
services" services to customers, the
manufacturer reserves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
telematic system.

When the ignition is switched
on, the green LED comes on for
3 seconds indicating that the
system is operating correctly.

The red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a system
fault.

The red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a system
fault.

A fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.

Press this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance if
the vehicle breaks down.

** Depending on the geographical cover of

"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.

The list of countries covered and Telematic
services is available from dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.

Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.

Geo-location

You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.

To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance
CallLocalisé" to confirm.

The red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.

The red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery.

A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.

In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.

For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.

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Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA),
- wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
- dynamic stability control (DSC).

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Definitions

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)

This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.

Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP

and ABS warning

lamps, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)

The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional
braking. Drive carefully at moderate
speed.

When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.

In emergency braking, press very
firmly and maintain this pressure.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.

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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

After an impact, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Activation

This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a
problem of grip.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.

This is indicated by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel.

Operating fault

Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.

Deactivation is via the Driving

menu

of the touch screen.
It is confirmed by a message.

Reactivation

The system is reactivated automatically every
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.

Reactivation is via the Driving

menu

of the touch screen.
It is confirmed by a message.

Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

ASR / DSC

These systems offer even greater
safety during normal driving but should
not encourage the driver to take
additional risks or drive at excessively
high speed.
It is when the traction conditions
deteriorate (rain, snow, ice) that the risk
of loss of grip increases. Therefore, for
your safety, it is essential to leave these
systems active in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
The operation of these systems
is assured on condition that the
manufacturer's recommendations
concerning the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN network
fitting and repair procedures are
complied with.
To ensure the effectiveness of these
systems in winter conditions, it is
essential to fit the vehicle with four
snow tyres which will enable the vehicle
to maintain neutral handling.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.

Fastening

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening

F

Press the red button on the buckle.

F

Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
The side seats have a pretensioning system
and a force limiter.