Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual

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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Different lighting times are provided:
- when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximately

thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

Boot lamp

This has a manual blind in two sections which helps to maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce the noise in the passenger compartment.

Panoramic sunroof

Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.

Closing

Opening

Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.

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Interior fittings

1.  Sun visor.
2.  Glove box.
3.  12 V accessory socket (max. 120 W).
4.  USB port.
5.  Auxiliary socket.
6.  Open storage with double cup holder.
7.  Front armrest

(depending on version)

8. Storage trays.
9. Mat.

(depending on version)

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Glove box

Sun visor

The driver's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror, with concealing flap and a document
(or ticket) holder.

It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
F

To open the glove box, raise the handle.

To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum

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

12 V socket

Do not exceed the maximum power
rating of the socket (otherwise there is a
risk of damaging your portable device).

Do not attach or stick anything to the
passenger's sun visor; this could cause
injuries if the front airbag (fitted in the
roof) is deployed.

The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or interference with displays
in the screens.

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Auxiliary socket

USB port

For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

When the USB port is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power
drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.

It permits the connection of a portable device
so that you can listen to your music files via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of the files is done using your
portable device.

It allows the connection of a portable device or
a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are sent to your
audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted or audio system controls.

For more information on using this equipment,
refer to the "Audio and telematics" supplement.

Front armrest

Comfort system for the driver and front
passenger.

Height adjustment

Fully lower the armrest.

Raise it to the required position (low,

intermediate or high).

Once in the high position, lift to release it

and return it to the low position.

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Coat hooks

They are located above each rear door.

Mats

Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F

move the seat as far back as possible,

unclip the fixings,

remove the mat.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited to

the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F

position the mat correctly,

refit the fixings by pressing,

check that the mat is secured correctly.

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Boot fittings

Rear parcel shelf.

Hooks.

Storage box.

Lighting.

Stowing rings.

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To remove the shelf:
F

unhook the two cords,

raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.

Rear parcel shelf

There are several options for storing the shelf:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or flat at the base of the boot.

The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.

Hooks

Storage box

For versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.

Remove the boot carpet for access to the

storage box.

Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
-  a towing eye,
-  a temporary puncture repair kit,
-  a warning triangle,
-  ...

Take care to secure only light bags.

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Rear parcel shelf (enterprise version)

This conceals the interior of the vehicle in
combination with the existing shelf.

Do not place objects above the load
stop.

If your vehicle is fitted with a protective grille,
you can place objects above the load stop.

Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the rear parcel shelf.
They could become dangerous
projectiles in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.

To access the spare wheel on the enterprise
versions:
-  Remove the tray.
-  Raise the hinged floor.
-  Remove the shim.

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Mirrors

Door mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".

The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.

Demisting - Defrosting

Electric adjustment

F Move control A

to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

Move control in all four directions to adjust.

Return control to the central position.

For more information on demisting and
defrosting the rear screen, refer to the
corresponding section.

Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.

Manual folding

You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parking
space, narrow garage...).
F

Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Manual adjustment

F Operate the lever in the four directions to

adjust the angle of the mirror glass.

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Rear view mirror

Manual model

Adjustment
F

Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...

Day / night position
F

Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

Automatic "electrochrome"
model

This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.

In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.

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Lighting control

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are provided (depending on
version) to meet the requirements of particular
driving conditions:
-  a rear foglamp,
-  front foglamps,
-  daytime running lamps to be more visible

during the day,

- guide-me-home lighting to facilitate your

exit from the vehicle,

- parking lamps as vehicle position markers.

In the event of the failure of one or more
bulbs, a message advises you to check
the lamp(s) in question.

Travelling abroad

For motoring in countries that drive
on the other side of the road, it is
necessary to adapt the adjustment of
the dipped beams so as not to dazzle
the drivers of approaching vehicles.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.

Programming

Certain functions can be configured:
-  guide-me-home lighting,
-  welcome lighting,
-  daytime running lamps.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Without AUTO lighting

With AUTO lighting

Selection ring for main lighting
mode

Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.

Lighting off / Daytime running lamps.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Dipping the headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.

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Foglamp selection ring

The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.

Front foglamps and rear
foglamp

When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F

Turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then
switch off.

Rear foglamp only

To switch it on, turn the ring forwards.

When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
F

To switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

Rotate and release the ring:
F

forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamp,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamp,

rearwards a second time to switch off the

front foglamps.

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In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually
as the sunshine sensor may detect
sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.

Switching off the lamps when
the ignition is switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting
is activated.

Switching on the lamps
after the ignition is
switched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lamps off,
then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of 30 minutes to
avoid discharging the battery.

Direction indicators

Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing

the point of resistance.

Right: raise the lighting control stalk

passing the point of resistance.

Three flashes of the direction

indicators

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.

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Activation

Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.

Activation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.

When a low level of ambient light is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the
windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

Deactivation

Turn the ring to another position.

Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.

Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Automatic illumination of headlamps

In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.

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Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

Depending on version, within one minute

of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (e.g. when parking on
the left, lighting control stalk upwards, the
right-hand sidelamps are on).

This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.

The front and rear lamps come on
automatically when the engine is started.
They provide the following functions:
- Daytime running lamps (lighting control

stalk in position "0" or "AUTO" with
adequate light level).

- Sidelamps (lighting control stalk in

position "AUTO

" with low light level or

"Sidelamps only" or "Main or dipped beam
headlamps").

The LEDs are brighter when operating
as daytime running lamps.

Daytime running
lamps / Sidelamps

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