Citroën C3 2008 Owner's Manual
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The simultaneous use of
other high frequency equipment
alarms, etc.) may momentarily
control.
tialised. See "Changing remote
control batteries".
A short press on control
unlocks your vehicle.
This operation is confi rmed by the rapid fl ashing of the direction indicators
and the lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated). It can also
deploy the exterior rear view mirrors.
A
short press
on button
A
locks your vehicle.
This is confi rmed by the lighting for around 2 seconds of the direction
view mirrors to fold back.
will operate deadlocking. It is then impossible to open the doors, either
from the inside or from the outside.
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After a change of battery, it may be necessary to re-initialise the remote
control. To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately action button
on your remote control to trigger the action desired. This may take some ten
seconds.
dealer or deposited at a recognised collection point (a camera
shop, for example).
while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: by inadvertently actioning the remote control, when
for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle
without your realising it.
following an unlocking, the doors will automatically relock.
Warning: there is a risk of damage if the replacement battery
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those
approved by CITROËN.
Only use batteries that
ies tha
To locate the vehicle on a carpark,
come on and the direction indica-
tors fl ash for a few seconds. The
vehicle remains locked.
is for folding and ejec-
ting the key from its housing in the
you could damage the key mecha-
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, a CITROËN dealer
can supply replacements.
Should any keys be lost
Visit your CITROËN dealer with your car registration document
and proof of identity.
Your CITROËN dealer can recover your key code and
transponder code to be able to replace your key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
zer will sound if you have switched
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag. See
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then
signalled by the fl ashing of the interior locking control warning lamp.
locking does not operate.
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and the
electronic immobiliser device.
Advice
If any key modifi cations become
necessary (addition, cancellation
or replacement), it is essential to
contact your CITROËN dealer, and
to take with you all of the vehicle
keys and the code card.
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A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM. This
vehicle access points (doors,
electrical supply.
can be deactivated using the
control
The installation also has a siren,
and a warning lamp on the control
which is visible from outside the
vehicle, indicating the three possi-
Alarm not active (disarmed),
warning lamp off.
Alarm active (armed), the
warning lamp fl ashes slowly.
Alarm triggered (signalling an
fl ashes rapidly if the alarm is
deactivated by a press on the
control
you switch on the ignition.
nently on.
The alarm is disarmed when you
on the remote control).
with the key
The siren triggers. Enter the vehi-
cle, insert the key in the ignition
and turn it to the drive position to
stop the siren. Otherwise the siren
will continue for approximately
30 seconds.
The alarm is armed by pressing button
A
on the remote
control.
With the alarm armed, the protections are active after
5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds (volumetric).
When the alarm is armed (on standby), any intrusion
will trigger the siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by
the direction indicators lighting up.
The alarm then goes back on standby, but the trigge-
fl ashing of the warning lamp on control
after you have
deactivated the alarm with a press on the unlocking
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting of the
electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical supply
then press on the unlocking button
still open, the central locking does not operate but
for disconnecting the battery) as soon as the vehicle is
You can operate the alarm with perimeter protection
only, by deactivating the volumetric protection (if for
example you wish to leave an animal in the vehicle).
for at least one second.
The warning lamp on button
should come perma-
Arm the alarm by locking your vehicle with the remote
control.
Automatic activation (according to destination)
The alarm is armed automatically, 2 minutes after the
open one of the doors or the boot, it is essential to press
the unlocking button
again on the remote control.
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S: Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
When you remove the key, turn
your steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be
S
The steering is unlocked (by turning
the key in position
sion, the following warning lamps
are tested:
function.
ASSISTANCE (risk of the steering lock engaging and loss of
safety features).
When stationary, having removed the key, carefully turn the steering
wheel if you wish to lock the steering.
engine starts. Never turn it while
the engine is running.
Starting and stopping the
engine:
tery while the engine is stopped,
your vehicle goes automatically
minutes. Economy
on the screen.
The electrical components relating
to comfort and also the headlamps
start the engine.
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for the preheater warning lamp
to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the
starter (not for more than
ten seconds), until the engine
starts.
than 0°C, depress the clutch
while actioning the starter to
facilitate starting. Then release
the clutch pedal slowly.
Automatic gearbox
or
for the preheater warning lamp
to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the
starter (not for more than ten
seconds), until the engine
starts.
Apply the brake pedal.
for the preheater warning lamp
to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the
starter (not for more than ten
seconds), until the engine
starts.
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a
Turbo
seconds, this being the time requi-
to a normal speed.
as this could seriously damage the
turbochargers.
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As soon as you open the driver's
door, the instrument panel displays
the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it
scrolls through the following infor-
The engine oil level indicator.
Total mileage.
trip computer information (depen-
ding on the memory status since
the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition
to show the trip mileage,
then give a long press on
to reset
the counter to zero.
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator is displayed
for a few seconds, followed by the engine oil level for a few seconds. See
An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engine.
When the tank is full, all 8 bars are lit up. They go out one by one.
there remain around 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
indicates an oil level that is
with the engine having been switched off for at
A fl ashing of
indicates a
indicates normal functioning.
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see "Running-in".
you of the need to change to a
display
Trip mileage recorder reset
Trip mileage recorder
Trip computer
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Total mileage recorder
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As soon as you open the driver's
door, the instrument panel displays
the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it
scrolls through the following infor-
The engine oil level indicator.
Total mileage.
trip computer information (depen-
ding on the memory status since
the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition
to show the trip mileage,
then give a long press on
to reset
the counter to zero.
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator is displayed
for a few seconds, followed by the engine oil level for a few seconds. See
An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engine.
When the tank is full, all 8 bars are lit up. They go out one by one.
there remain around 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
indicates an oil level that is
with the engine having been switched off for at
A fl ashing of
indicates a
indicates normal functioning.
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As soon as you open the driver's
door, the instrument panel displays
the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it
scrolls through the following infor-
The engine oil level indicator.
Total mileage.
trip computer information (depen-
ding on the memory status since
the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition
to show the trip mileage,
then give a long press on
to reset
the counter to zero.
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator is displayed
for a few seconds, followed by the engine oil level for a few seconds. See
An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engine.
When the tank is full, all 8 bars are lit up. They go out one by one.
there remain around 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
indicates an oil level that is
with the engine having been switched off for at
A fl ashing of
indicates a
indicates normal functioning.
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WARNING LAMPS
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
engine running, it tells you that the
oil pressure is low.
warning lamp
seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
engine running, it tells you that
the coolant temperature is rising
abnormally.
the level
This warning lamp should
go out when the engine is
contact a CITROËN dealer.
remains permanently
Warning lamp for
fl uid level and braking
distribution malfunction
With the engine running, the
cates that the parking brake is on
or not properly released, that the
even after you have released the
and contact a CITROËN dealer.
stop immediately
fastened
This lamp comes on if the
when the ignition is switched on
and while the vehicle is moving at
Above this speed, the warning lamp
fl ashes, accompanied by a sound
signal for around 120 seconds.
Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp
serious fault. Consult
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
This warning lamp remains on only
for a short time for faults that are
To fi nd out the nature of the corres-
of Alerts (See section "Displays
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and
seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
on, there remain approx.
4
to 6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
the engine.
or lights up while you are driving,
this indicates a problem with the
depollution system.
soon as possible.
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WARNING LAMPS
Operating
seconds each time you
switch on the ignition.
or
ASR
systems is active, the warning
When the vehicle is moving,
the lighting of this warning lamp
The warning lamp remains conti-
airbag deactivation
Airbag fault
ABS system
The
ABS
warning lamp
on the ignition: it should go
out after a few seconds.
a system malfunction.
the engine.
System)
The fl ashing of this war-
engine or engage reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The lighting of this warning
Sidelamps
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elapsed since the last visit.
When the ignition is switched on,
the maintenance indicator spanner
velled before the next service is
due (in thousands and hundreds of
there remain up to the
A few seconds after this, the engine
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
the next service is less than
and for 5 seconds, the spanner and
the distance fl ash.
there remain up to the
5 seconds, the instrument panel
A few seconds after this, the engine
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
you that a service must be carried
out at the earliest opportunity.
tion, the
spanner
and the distance
covered (preceded by a minus)
fl ash.
You have exceeded
the service interval by 300 km
The routine service on your vehicle
A few seconds after this, the engine
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
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The dimmer is active when the
The instrument panel: Rev
counter, fuel level display.
The display screen.
The air conditioning control
on the instrument panel.
4 levels of brightness + 1 level for
Adjustment is by successive presses
on button A in the following cycle:
This function is to give you the best
ving at night.
temporarily, should you request it
or in the event of an alert:
The warning lamps in zone
event of an alert: e.g. fuel low,
coolant temperature.
The direction indicator warning
The speed indicator.
The gear engaged.
The mileage recorder each
time you press button
The automatic air conditioning
display each time you press
one of the buttons.
The trip computer information.
The fi rst press
on button
places the display on
standby. Only the time and the
temperature remain visible at
the top of the screen.
A second press
on
switches
the screen and the instrument
the exception of information
concerning for example:
The speed indicator.
The gearbox.
this has been activated.
Note:
if you:
Press any of the display
All the displays come on
if there is an alert.
A third press
on
returns you
to normal lighting.
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To adjust the display, press on
to alter the hours and on
to alter the minutes.
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The driver is recommended not to
concern himself with the display
controls while driving.
Time.
3.
When the outside temperature
temperature display fl ashes (risk
of ice).
stationary in bright sunlight.
The display of certain
types of information is sometimes
scrolled and sometimes alternated.
Access to the "Main menu" of
the display.
Validation and Selection in the
or value modifi ed.
zone
(date, radio/CD and trip
computer).
activation/deactivation of your
functions and choice of your
adjustments.
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then
tions:
(See radio-CD
Vehicle confi guration,
to
activate/deactivate:
Triggering of rear screen wipe.
The automatic guide-me-home
Automatic lighting of
Options,
to display the alerts.
to
adjust the date and time on the
display.
to select the
display language.
to access the choices of
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To activate/deactivate rear screen
wipe on engaging reverse gear:
to personalise-confi gure your
vehicle, then confi rm your
choice with a press on
The system tells you the status
function. Modify this status with
a press on
Then please wait for the
display to disappear.
registers immediately.
To activate/deactivate the auto-
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to personalise-confi gure your
vehicle, then confi rm your
choice with a press on
The system tells you the status
function. Modify this status with
a press on
Then please wait for the
display to disappear.
To activate/deactivate the auto-
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to personalise-confi gure your
vehicle, then confi rm your
choice with a press on
The system tells you the status
function. Modify this status with
a press on
Then please wait for the
display to disappear.
Note:
Activation of this function is
immediate while deactivation requires
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To choose the language:
for Languages. Confi rm your
choice with a press on
Then please wait for the
display to disappear.
To choose units:
A
for Units. Confi rm your choice
with a press on
wish to modify (Temperature or
Via presses on
Then please wait for the
display to disappear.
To display the Log of Alerts:
A
for options. Confi rm your
choice with a press on
Note:
to abandon,
The alerts that have previously
ved, are recalled to you in a scroll.
To delete the display of an alert,
To adjust the date and the time:
A
for Display Adjustments, then
confi rm with a press on
to modify: Day, month, year,
continue your adjustments,
selecting further parameters by
When you have fi nished your
adjustments, simply wait for
the display to disappear.
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The driver is recommended not to
concern himself with the display
controls while driving.
Time.
3.
When the outside temperature
temperature display fl ashes (risk
of ice).
A.
Access to the "Main menu" of
the display.
Validation and Selection in the
or value modifi ed.
A
to bring up the
tion display. This menu gives you
access to the following functions:
Trip computer,
giving you:
to the destination.
Access to the log of alerts
Access to status of functions,
for example activation/
deactivation of automatic
windscreen wipers.
you to activate or
deactivate:
Triggering of rear screen wipe.
The automatic guide-me-home
Automatic lighting of headlamps.
And choosing:
The brightness, the time, the
date and the display units.
The display language.
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hands-free kit
actual temperature if the vehicle is
stationary in bright sunlight.
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Trip computer
To enter the distance to be tra-
velled on the trip computer:
to select the icon "Trip
computer", then confi rm with a
with a press on
To choose the distance, select
the fi gure you wish to modify
to adjust the value, then
validate by pressing
Validate
on the screen.
To access the trip computer's
to select the icon "Trip
computer", then confi rm with a
When the list displays, use
to scroll through it.
to return to the
To access the status of functions:
To activate/deactivate rear screen
wipe on engaging reverse gear:
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
Then select the sub-menu
for the vehicle parameters.
to select parking
assistance. Confi rm your
choice with a press on
Then with a press on
deselect rear screen wipe to
activate or deactivate it.
Validate
on the screen.
registers immediately.
To activate/deactivate the auto-
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
Then select the sub-menu
for the vehicle parameters.
signalling. Confi rm your choice
with a press on
Then press
to select/
deselect the guide-me-home
duration: press
then use
to select the duration, then
Validate
on the screen.
To activate/deactivate the auto-
A
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
Then select the sub-menu
for the vehicle parameters.
signalling. Confi rm your choice
with a press on
to activate/
deactivate automatic lighting of
Activation of this function is
immediate while deactivation requi-
res the ignition to be switched off.
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To adjust the display brightness:
A
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
with a press on
your choice with a press on
adjustment. Confi rm your
choice with a press on
validate by pressing
select the symbols
or
and confi rm your adjustment
Validate
on the screen.
To adjust the date and the time:
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
with a press on
your choice with a press on
the date and the time, by
to select the values
you wish to modify. Confi rm
your choice with a press on
then validate each adjustment
choice with a press on
Validate
on the screen.
To choose the language:
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
to select the desired
choice by pressing
Validate
on the screen.
To choose units:
to select the icon
then confi rm your choice by
with a press on
your choice with a press on
Then select the sub-menu for
a press on
with a press on
Validate
on the screen.
T R I P COMPUT E R
various types of information, give
short presses on the end of the
windcsreen wiper stalk.
version with digital clock)
The trip computer provides 4 types
of information on the instrument
Average consumption.
Average speed.
If the cruise control/speed
trip computer information disappears
after a few seconds.
The trip computer provides 5 types
of information:
Average consumption.
Average speed.
To cancel the display of the trip
computer information, press a
sixth time.
sing on the "Mode" button
trip computer information.
To reset the trip computer infor-
keep the end of
the control stalk pressed for a few
seconds when you see the rele-
vant information displayed.
The trip computer gives access to 3 types of instantaneous information:
The trip computer also gives access to 3 types of information for 2 Journeys
The distance travelled.
Average consumption.
Average speed.
The Journeys
Journeys
and
2
are independent of each other but identical in use. For
example you can allocate Journey
to daily calculations and Journey
2
to
When the desired Journey is displayed, give
a long press
on the end of the
wiper control stalk.
After a re-initialisation of the trip
computer, the indication of range
only becomes signifi cant after a
certain period of use.
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This is the distance that can still be travelled
on the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the distance that can still be travelled
only three dashes are shown.
Average consumption
This is the ratio between the fuel consumed
and the distance travelled since the last reset
to zero for the Journey selected.
This is the result from the consumption recor-
ded within the last 2 seconds. This function is
only available when travelling at over 30 km/h
Average speed
This is obtained, from the last reset to zero of the
trip computer, by dividing the distance travelled
This is the distance that has been travelled
since the last reset to zero of the Journey
selected.
To enter it, see "Multifunction display".
version A
version C
T R I P COMPUT E R
the control stalk beyond the tight
spot. Stops automatically with the
Visible alert/headlamp fl ash
The headlamp fl ash can be made
even with the ignition switched off.
wheel.
This operates all the direction
Only use them to indicate danger,
for an emergency stop or for driving
The hazard lamps can also be
Sound signal for headlamps
This operates when the driver's door
that the vehicle lamps are still on.
switch off the lamps or switch on
the ignition.
This signal does not operate if the
automatic lighting of headlamps
or the guide-me-home lighting are
active.
A sudden deceleration of the vehicle
causes the hazard lamps to come
on automatically.
They will cease to operate automa-
tically, or manually if you press the
The direction indicators cannot operate if the hazard warning
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All vehicle lamps off
Sidelamps on
The instrument panel lights
A
forwards.
forwards.
come on automatically in poor
ambient light, or if the wipers are
out as soon as the ambient light
again become suffi cient or when
the wipers cease to operate.
This function switches on your
you wish to walk from a carpark,
for example.
This function is activated:
stalk towards you, ignition off.
Automatically, provided:
The automatic lighting of
To activate the guide-me-home
"Personalisation/Confi guration",
the sub-menu for lighting and
signalling, then activate the
function.
home lighting (approx. 60, 30
A
, the length is
headlamp lighting and guide-me-
home lighting are not available.
A
forwards.
towards you
to change between dipped beam
and main beam.
forwards.
Take care not to cover the brightness
sensor, which is visible from outside
the windscreen, behind the interior
Automatic lighting of
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The warning lamp lights up.
The foglamps operate only with
either headlamp dipped beam or
Switching off
on dipped beams, and/or foglamps, manually
forwards.
forwards.
forwards.
W I P E R S
deactivated when the ignition
If the ignition has been switched
off for more than 1 minute, you
will need to reactivate automatic wipe, by pressing the
control stalk downwards.
The wipe speed adjusts automatically to the speed of the
vehicle.
When the vehicle is stationary, the speed of the wipers
will reduce automatically.
switched off.
When you switch the ignition on again, to reactivate the function:
0
desired position
Activation of the function is confi rmed by one sweep of the wipers.
Vehicle with rain sensor
Activation of automatic wipe:
the intensity of the rain.
0
stop
the engine.
WARNING
which is located behind the interior rear
view mirror and visible from outside the windscreen.
wipe.
Windscreen wiper
2:
Rapid wipe.
Normal wipe.
Intermittent wipe.
0:
Off.
One press downwards:
AUTO:
Automatic wipe activated.
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