Citroen C3 Dag (2010 year). Instruction — part 6

5

VISIBILITY

To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlam-
ps should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.
0 . Driver only or driver + front passenger.
- . Intermediate setting
1. 5 people.
- . 5 people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised

load in the boot.

This position is suffi cient to avoid caus-

ing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of
light from the headlamps.

The initial setting is position "0" .

HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
-

selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehi-
cle parameters in the multifunction

screen confi guration menu (except

in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is

set: 60 seconds),

-

automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in op-
eration.

Operating fault

In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-

sor may detect suffi cient light.

Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.

In the event of a fault with
the sunshine sensor, the
lighting come on, this warn-

ing lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

5

VISIBILITY

To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the headlam-
ps should be adjusted in relation to the
load in the vehicle.
0 . Driver only or driver + front passenger.
- . Intermediate setting
1. 5 people.
- . 5 people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised

load in the boot.

This position is suffi cient to avoid caus-

ing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of
light from the headlamps.

The initial setting is position "0" .

HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
-

selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehi-
cle parameters in the multifunction

screen confi guration menu (except

in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is

set: 60 seconds),

-

automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in op-
eration.

Operating fault

In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-

sor may detect suffi cient light.

Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.

In the event of a fault with
the sunshine sensor, the
lighting come on, this warn-

ing lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

5

VISIBILITY

WIPER CONTROLS

System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:
-

automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

-

rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.

Model with intermittent wiping

Model with AUTO wiping

Manual controls

The wiper commands are issued direct-
ly by the driver by means of the stalk A
and the ring B .

Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk:

single wipe (press down and re-

lease),

or

fast (heavy rain),

normal (moderate rain),

intermittent (proportional to the

speed of the vehicle),

park,

automatic, then single
wipe (see following

page).

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VISIBILITY

Rear wiper

park,

intermittent wipe,

wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.

Programming
The function is activated or deactivated

via the multifunction screen confi guration

menu.
This function is activated by default.

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

B. Rear wiper selection ring:

If a signifi cant accumulation of

snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle car-
rier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction

screen confi guration menu.

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VISIBILITY

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, 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.

Activation

Switching off

Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs,
the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualifi ed workshop.

Vertical windscreen wiper
position

To retain the effectiveness of the

"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-

visable to:
-

handle them with care,

-

clean them regularly using
soapy water,

-

not use them to hold a sheet
of cardboard against the
windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs

of wear.

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 wiping
when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is complete-
ly clear of ice before activating
the automatic wiping.

The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing stalk A downwards.

This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.

This is controlled manually by the driv-
er by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it
to position "0" .

It is accompanied by the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel
going off and a message in the
multifunction screen.

It is accompanied by the illumina-
tion of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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VISIBILITY

Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, 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.

Activation

Switching off

Operating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs,
the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualifi ed workshop.

Vertical windscreen wiper
position

To retain the effectiveness of the

"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-

visable to:
-

handle them with care,

-

clean them regularly using
soapy water,

-

not use them to hold a sheet
of cardboard against the
windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs

of wear.

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 wiping
when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is complete-
ly clear of ice before activating
the automatic wiping.

The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing stalk A downwards.

This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.

This is controlled manually by the driv-
er by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.

This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it
to position "0" .

It is accompanied by the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel
going off and a message in the
multifunction screen.

It is accompanied by the illumina-
tion of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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VISIBILITY

A. Central courtesy lamp

1. Rear side reading lamps
2. Rear courtesy lamp

Central or rear courtesy lamps

Version without Zenith windscreen

Front side reading lamps



With the ignition on, the fi rst press of

the corresponding switch switches
on the reading lamp concerned in
permanent lighting mode.

 Following a second press, it comes on:

- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from

the ignition,

- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking

button is pressed, in order to
locate your vehicle.

In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting duration varies, accord-
ing to the circumstances:
-

with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

-

in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

-

with the engine running, un-
limited.

Version with Zenith windscreen

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:

-

when the vehicle is unlocked,

-

when the key is removed from the
ignition,

-

when a door is opened,

-

when the remote control locking but-
ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:
-

when the vehicle is locked,

-

when the ignition is switched on,

-

30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

It switches off gradually:
-

when the vehicle is locked,

-

when the ignition is switched on,

-

30 seconds after the last door is
closed.

To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" position.

COURTESY LAMPS

Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

5

VISIBILITY

INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.

Switching on

At night, the illumination of footwell and
the central dashboard stoarge compart-
ment comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using
the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button.
 With the lighting on, press several

times on the left hand button of the
instrument panel to progressively
reduce the dashboard lighting level.

 Press again to reduce the lighting

level to the minimum and switch off
the interior mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.

BOOT LAMP

The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:
-

when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,

-

in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

-

when the engine is running,
no limit.

On certain versions, three lamps locat-
ed in the support between the roof and
the automatic day/night interior mirror
come on as well.

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FITTINGS

INTERIOR FITTINGS

1. Sun visor

2. Illuminated Glove box

(see details on following page)

3. Door pockets

4. Upper storage compartment

5. Lower storage compartment with

non-slip mat

6. USB port / Auxiliary socket

(see details on following page)

or

Coin holder

7. 12 V accessories socket

(see details on following page)

8. Centre armrest with storage

(see details on the following page)

or

Cup/bottle holder

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FITTINGS

SUN VISOR

Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.

Version without Zenith windscreen

ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX

This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehi-
cle's handbook pack.
 To open the glove box, raise the

handle.

It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A .
Depending on your vehicle version, it
provides access to the ventilation noz-
zle B , distributing the same conditioned
air as the vents in the passenger com-
partment.

CENTRE ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.

Storage

 For access to the closed storage

box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box

below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.

These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.

Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.

The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy

mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver

and a ticket/card holder.

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FITTINGS

USB PLAYER

The USB port is located in the "AUX"
box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod

®

generation 5 and later type or

USB memory stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,

ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted
to your audio equipment and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the

steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.

When it is in use, the portable
device charges automatically.

For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.

12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max

power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.

AUXILIARY SOCKET

The auxiliary socket is located in the
" AUX " box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod

®

type, to listen to your music

fi les using the vehicle's speakers.

For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the MyWay or
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

The management of the fi les is

done using your portable device.

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FITTINGS

STORAGE DRAWER

The storage drawer is located under the
front passenger's seat.

Opening

 Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.

Removal

 Bring the drawer to the end of its

travel.

 Press the ends of the slides.
 Raise the drawer and pull it fully.

Refitting

 Engage the drawer in its slides.
 At the end of its travel, press on the

top of the drawer to secure it.

Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.

MATS

Removable carpet protection.

Fitting

When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,

on the driver's side use only the fi xings

provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
 move the seat as far back as pos-

sible,



unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat.

Refitting

To refi t the mat on the driver's side:
 position the mat correctly,


refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured cor-

rectly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
-

only use mats which are

suited to the fi xings already

present in the vehicle; these

fi xings must be used,

- never fi t one mat on top of

another.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with ac-
cess to the pedals and hinder the
operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.

6

FITTINGS

SUN VISOR

Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.

Version without Zenith windscreen

ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX

This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehi-
cle's handbook pack.
 To open the glove box, raise the

handle.

It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A .
Depending on your vehicle version, it
provides access to the ventilation noz-
zle B , distributing the same conditioned
air as the vents in the passenger com-
partment.

CENTRE ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.

Storage

 For access to the closed storage

box, lift the lever to open the lid.

 For access to the open storage box

below the armrest, lift the complete
armrest towards the rear.

These can be used for portable devices
(mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can
be connected to the USB port/auxiliary
socket or charged from the 12 V socket
in the centre console.

Version with Zenith windscreen
Refer to the "Familiarisation - § Zenith
windscreen" section.

The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy

mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver

and a ticket/card holder.

6

FITTINGS

USB PLAYER

The USB port is located in the "AUX"
box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod

®

generation 5 and later type or

USB memory stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats (mp3,

ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted
to your audio equipment and played via
the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the

steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.

When it is in use, the portable
device charges automatically.

For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.

12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max

power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.

AUXILIARY SOCKET

The auxiliary socket is located in the
" AUX " box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod

®

type, to listen to your music

fi les using the vehicle's speakers.

For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the MyWay or
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

The management of the fi les is

done using your portable device.

6

FITTINGS

STORAGE DRAWER

The storage drawer is located under the
front passenger's seat.

Opening

 Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.

Removal

 Bring the drawer to the end of its

travel.

 Press the ends of the slides.
 Raise the drawer and pull it fully.

Refitting

 Engage the drawer in its slides.
 At the end of its travel, press on the

top of the drawer to secure it.

Do not place heavy objects in
the drawer.

MATS

Removable carpet protection.

Fitting

When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,

on the driver's side use only the fi xings

provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
 move the seat as far back as pos-

sible,



unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat.

Refitting

To refi t the mat on the driver's side:
 position the mat correctly,


refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured cor-

rectly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
-

only use mats which are

suited to the fi xings already

present in the vehicle; these

fi xings must be used,

- never fi t one mat on top of

another.

The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with ac-
cess to the pedals and hinder the
operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.

6

FITTINGS

BOOT FITTINGS

1. Rear parcel shelf

(see following page for details)

2. Hooks

(see following page for details)

3.

Location for Hi-Fi amplifi er

4. Stowing rings

5. Storage box (version equipped

with a temporary puncture
repair kit)

(see following page for details)

or

Tool box (version equipped
with a spare wheel)

(refer to section "Practical
Information - § Changing a wheel")