Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual — part 12

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Steering mounted controls

6.

Speed limiter on / pause indication.

7.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

8.

Programmed speed setting value.

9.

Speed suggested by the speed limit

recognition system.

Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to observe speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.

1.

Select speed limiter mode.

2.

Decrease the programmed value.

3.

Increase the programmed value.

4.

Speed limiter On / Pause.

5.

Accept the speed suggested by the speed

limit recognition system or, depending on
version,

Display the memorised speed settings.

Displays in the instrument panel

The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Switching on

F

Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT"

position to select the speed limiter; the
function is paused.

Adjusting the limit speed setting

To modify the limit speed setting:
F

in steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make

successive short presses on button 2 or 3,

F

continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),

press and hold button 2 or 3

.

F

If the speed setting is suitable (last speed

setting programmed in the system), press
button 4

to switch the speed limiter on.

F

Pressing button 4 again temporarily

interrupts the function (pause).

To modify the speed limiter setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

the speed suggested is displayed in the

instrument panel,

F

make a first press on button 5; a message

is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,

F press button 5

again to save the suggested

speed.

This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new speed limiter setting.

To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F press button 5

to display the six memorised

speed settings,

F press the button for the desired speed

setting.

This setting becomes the new limit speed.

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On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.

Switching off

When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to complete the alert.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.

F

If you want to temporarily exceed the

programmed limit speed, press firmly on
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the
point of resistance

.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.

Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed

F

Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:

the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.

Operating fault

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Steering mounted controls

6.

Cruise control mode selected indication.

7.

Cruise control pause / resume indication.

8.

Programmed cruise speed setting.

9.

Speed suggested by the speed limit

recognition system.

Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator
pedal.

The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to observe speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.

1.

Select cruise control mode.

2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the

cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.

3. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the

cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.

4.

Pause / Resume cruise control.

5.

Accept the speed suggested by the speed

limit recognition system or, depending on
version,

Display the memorised speed settings.

For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition, refer to the
corresponding section.

Displays in the instrument panel

The cruise control is switched on
manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of
25 mph (40 km/h), as well as:
- with a manual gearbox, the

engagement of third gear or higher,

- with an automatic gearbox, the gear

selector in D

mode or second gear

or higher in M mode.

Speed regulation remains active after
changing gear on vehicles fitted with a
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.

Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.

The operation of the cruise control can be
interrupted (pause):
- by pressing control 4 or by pressing the

brake pedal,

- automatically, if operation of the dynamic

stability control system is triggered.

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Switching on

F

Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"

position to select cruise control mode; the
function is paused.

F To start the cruise control and set a cruise

speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3

: the

current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.

You can release the accelerator pedal.

F

Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of

the system (pause).

F

Pressing button 4 again restores operation

of the cruise control (ON).

Take care: pressing and holding
button 2 or 3

results in a rapid change

in the speed of your vehicle.

Modifying the cruise speed
setting

The cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F

in steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h), make

repeated short presses on button 2 or 3,

F

continuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph

(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3.

To modify the cruise speed setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

the speed suggested is displayed in the

instrument panel,

F

make a first press on button 5; a message

is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,

F press button 5

again to save the suggested

speed.

This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new cruise speed setting.

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When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control system cannot prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.

As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.

When required (overtaking manoeuvre, etc.), it
is possible to exceed the programmed speed
by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.

You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the speed
of the vehicle above 25 mph (40 km/h), press
button 4

.

Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed

To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.

Switching off

F

Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:

the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.

To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F press button 5

to display the six memorised

speed settings,

F press the button for the desired speed

setting.

This setting becomes the new cruise speed.

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Operating fault

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Only use the cruise control if the traffic
conditions will allow you to drive for a
certain time at a steady speed and at a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Do not activate the cruise control in
urban areas, in heavy traffic, on winding
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded
roads, or in conditions of poor visibility
(heavy rain, fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or reach the cruise
speed set: towing, vehicle heavily
loaded, steep climb, etc.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Fatigue detection system

As soon as the speed of the vehicle
drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
The driving time is counted again once
the speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).

It is recommended that you take a break as soon as you feel tired or at least every two hours.

The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not take the wheel if you are tired.

Driving time warning

The system triggers an alert once it detects that
the driver has not taken a break after two hours
of driving at a speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).

This alert takes the form of the display of a
message encouraging you to take a break,
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
stopped.

The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
- engine running, the vehicle has been

stationary for more than 15 minutes,

- the ignition has been switched off for a

few minutes,

- the driver's seat belt is unfastened and

their door is open.

Activation / Deactivation

The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
For more information on the menu, refer to the
part covering your screen in the "Dashboard
instruments" section.

The state of the system stays in memory when
the ignition is switched off.

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Lane Departure Warning System

System which, using a camera which
recognises solid or broken lines, detects the
involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane
markings on the ground.
To provide safe driving, the camera analyses
the image then, if the driver's attention drops
and the speed is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h),
triggers a warning if there is an unexpected
change of direction.
This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.

This system is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The detection may be impeded:
- if the markings on the ground are

worn,

-

if there is little contrast between the
markings on the ground and the
road surface,

-

if the windscreen is dirty,

- in certain weather conditions: fog,

heavy rain, snow, shade, bright
sunlight or direct exposure to the
sun (low sun, leaving a tunnel, etc.).

Activation / Deactivation

Activation and deactivation of the
function is done by pressing this
button.

The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.

Detection

If an unexpected change of direction
is detected, you are alerted by
this warning lamp flashing in the
instrument panel and an audible
signal.

No warning is transmitted if a direction indicator
is active and for approximately 20 seconds
after the direction indicator is switched off.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault, this
warning lamp flashes for approximately
10 seconds then switches off.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The indicator lamp in the button indicates the
status of the function:
- On: the function is activated.
- Off: the function is deactivated.

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Blind Spot Monitoring System

This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas masked from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger.

A fixed warning lamp appears in the door mirror
on the side in question:
- immediately, when being overtaken,
-

after a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.

This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.

Activation / Deactivation

Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.

This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.

Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.

To deactivate the system, go to the vehicle
configuration menu again.
The indicator lamp goes off.

The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.

The status of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.

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Operation

The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
- all vehicles are moving in the same

direction and in adjacent lanes,

- the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and

87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

- you overtake a vehicle with a speed

difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),

- a vehicle overtakes you with a speed

difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),

- the traffic is flowing normally,
- in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,

if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,

- you are driving on a straight or slightly

curved road,

- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a

caravan, etc.

No alert will be given in the following situations:
- in the presence of non-moving objects

(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),

- with vehicles moving in the opposite

direction,

- driving on a winding road or a sharp corner,

- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a

very long vehicle (lorry, coach, etc.) which
is at the same time detected at the rear
in the blind spot angle and present in the
driver's forward field of vision,

- in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in

front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,

- when overtaking quickly.

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In the event of a fault, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning
lamp and the display of a message.

The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet surface
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.

Operating fault

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

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Parking sensors

This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, gate)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (e.g. stake,
roadworks cone) detected initially will no longer
be detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if
they are located in blind spots in the sensors'
field of detection.

This system cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Rear parking sensors

The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right-hand
or left-hand) indicates the side on which the
obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.

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Deactivation or activation of the system is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.

The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.

Deactivation / Activation

In the event of a fault, when reverse
gear is engaged, this warning lamp
lights up in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.

Operating fault

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

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Reversing camera

The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed in the touch screen.

The reversing camera cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of of the driver.

Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.

The reversing camera function may be
supplemented with parking sensors.

High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens.

Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.

The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of
your vehicle except for the door mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
bumper.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.

It is normal to see part of the number plate
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous conditions
(high loading, high speed, long journey).

The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
Identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.

Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.

Under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised every time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed

.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.

Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after a journey of less than
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label.