Citroen C3 Pluriel (2008 year). Instruction - part 4

Front window

To open: An action on the control

to the ﬁ rst notch causes a window

movement which stops as soon as
the control is released.

Sequential control (opening)
on driver's side

To open the window fully: Press to
the second notch of the control and
release.
Press again to stop the opening of
the window.
To close: A continuous action on
the control closes the window.

ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN
OPENING OR CLOSING THE WINDOWS

Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a
short time.
If there is an obstruction when operating a window, you must immedi-
ately reverse the window movement. To do that, reverse the position of
the control concerned.
If the driver is operating the electric window controls for passengers, he
or she should ensure that no passenger is obstructing the window from
closing.
The driver must ensure that the electric windows are used properly by
passengers.

Rear window

Electric operation

To open or close the window, action
the  control  to  the  desired  height
then release.
Note:  The  electric  windows  can
be opened or closed for approx. 1
minute  after  the  ignition  has  been
switched off.

W I N D O W S

Locking the rear electric win-
dows

A switch deactivates the controls
for the rear windows.

Reverse gear

Do not select reverse gear until the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a
few moments before gently engag-
ing reverse gear.

Manual gearbox gear lever.

M A N U A L G E A R B O X

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

G E N E R A L

The Electronic Gearbox System gives you the choice of two driving
modes:

Automatic mode.
Manual mode with two control possibilities: The controls under the steer-
ing wheel 1 and the selection lever 2 on the central console.

Selection lever for Electronic gearbox operating mode:

Automatic operation with the gear lever 2 in position A.
Remark: Instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the
controls under the steering wheel 1.
Manual operation with the gear lever 2 in position M.

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Dashboard display

The gear engaged and the
mode “AUTO” are displayed
on the instrument panel, even if
the ignition is switched off, when
for example a door is opened.
The foot-on-brake warning lamp

ﬂ ashes to indicate the neces-

sity to press the brake pedal, in
order to start the engine or to
engage reverse gear.

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With the ignition switched on, simultaneous ﬂ ashing of the
warning lamps “

” and “AUTO” indicates a fault, contact a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

G E N E R A L

Starting the vehicle

Apply the brake pedal. The lever
should be in position N. Switch-
ing  on  the  ignition  will  in  any
case  return  you  to  position  N
(neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the
instrument panel.
As  required,  select  1  gear  or
reverse  gear  (the  engine  must
be at idle).
Release the handbrake.
Lift  your  foot  from  the  brake
pedal and accelerate.

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Using the Electronic Gearbox System

Neutral

While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even momen-
tarily.

Reverse gear

Engaging reverse gear R:
Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.
Only place the lever in position R if the vehicle is stationary, foot on
the brake.

Automatic mode

Manual forward drive

Selector position for manual gear changing:

Push the lever to change up a gear.
Pull the lever to change down a gear.

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The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be
engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.
The foot-on-brake warning lamp ﬂ ashes on the display for

approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake
pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse gear.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

G E N E R A L

Vehicle stationary, engine running

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automatically to neutral.

Stopping the engine

Before switching the engine off, you must choose:

To leave the vehicle in neutral ; for that, place the lever in position N.
To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective posi-
tion. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.

In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is
applied.

Acceleration

The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch
by pressing the pedal hard down.

Starting on a gradient

If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended not to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s
position.

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In the event of prolonged slipping of the clutch, the driver
is alerted by the vehicle vibrating. It is necessary to use the
brakes to hold the vehicle.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

A U T O M A T I C M O D E

To select automatic mode

Place the selection lever in posi-
tion A.
“AUTO” displays on the instrument

panel to conﬁ rm the selection.
The gearbox then operates in auto-
active mode, without intervention
on your part.

It constantly selects the gear best
adapted to the following param-
eters:

Style of driving.
Road proﬁ le.

Vehicle load.

Instant manual mode

Even in automatic mode, if you
touch the controls under the steer-

ing wheel “+” or “-” you immediately

change gear.
The symbol “AUTO” remains lit on
the instrument panel.
In the absence of any further
action, automatic mode reactivates
to cope with the prevailing driving
conditions.

Cancellation of automatic mode

Move the gear lever from position
A to select a different position.
The symbol “AUTO” disappears
from the instrument panel.

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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

M A N U A L M O D E

Gear

controls

under

the

steering wheel

Place the gear lever in position M,
and then the controls under the
steering wheel will give you access

to the ﬁ ve gears in forward drive.
To change gear:

Pull the control “+” towards you
to engage a higher gear.
Pull the control “-” towards you
to change down.

These controls do not permit you to
select neutral or reverse gear, nor
do they enable you to quit reverse
gear.

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Commands using the gear
lever

Place the gear lever in position M,
then:

Push the lever to change to a
higher gear.
Pull the lever to change down.

Remarks:

When

the

vehicle

reduces

speed, for example approach-

ing a stop sign or trafﬁ c lights,

the gearbox changes down
automatically to 1st gear.
In manual mode, it is not neces-
sary to release the accelerator
during changes of gear.

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A  command  to  change  gear
is  accepted  only  if  the  engine
speed permits this.
As  the  engine  reaches  maxi-
mum  revs  and  conditions  per-
mit,  the  system  will  automati-
cally engage a higher gear.

Re-initialisation

The Electronic Gearbox System
requires a re-initialisation after one
of the following events:

Change of battery or discon-
nection of battery.
Starting the engine with an
assisting battery.
A system malfunction.

To re-initialise the system:

Switch  on  the  ignition.  A  dash
and  “AUTO”  will  display  in  the
instrument panel.
Apply the brake pedal.
Wait until you see N, or a gear
engaged,  in  the  instrument

panel (about 30 seconds).
Release the brake.

Starting is again possible.

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B R A K E S

Parking brake

The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to
any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended to press the brake
pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage ﬁ rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the
lever and return the lever to the fully down position.

Parking brake released

The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the brake ﬂ uid level is insufﬁ cient or that the braking distribu-

tor is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.

Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fully released when you switch the ignition on.
Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is
running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).

ABS system

The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking
or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically

before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out
after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault.
Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on during the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.

In both cases, the normal braking system remains efﬁ cient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. However, in order

for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as
soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.

for the security associated with the correct

associated with the

On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.

System of emergency braking assistance

(For vehicles with the ABS system)
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the required braking pressure more rapidly, thus to
reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the
resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emergency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
Emergency braking or sudden deceleration automatically operates the hazard warning lamps. They will cease to
operate automatically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
When braking in an emergency, press the brake pedal very ﬁ rmly and do not release the force.

B R A K E S

Operational anomaly

If the system is malfunctioning, the warning lamp ESP lights up in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.

The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with the assembly
and repair procedures approved by CITROËN.

on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic

parts and electronic

After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.

E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y

P R O G R A M M E ( E S P )

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow
the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.

Press button A.
The warning lamp associated with control A (

A ESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.

The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:

Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.

ally

Automatically

when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).

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Manually with another press on button

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This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event
of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automati-
cally on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back
on trajectory.

Operation

The ESP warning lamp ﬂ ashes in the instrument panel if the ESP system is cor-

recting the vehicle's trajectory.

O V E R S P E E D A L E R T

Overspeed alert

Function for keeping to a desired maximum speed.
A short press on control E activates this function (the warning lamp lights up).
To pre-set or modify the desired alert speed, when you have reached this
speed, give a long press on control E (located on the dashboard central

panel) until you hear a conﬁ rmation gong.
An audible signal indicates that the programmed speed is being exceeded.

To cancel

Give another short press on control E to deactivate this function (the warn-
ing lamp goes out).
Note:

The overspeed alert only functions for speeds above around 30 km/h

(around 20 mph).

Cruise control must only be used where the trafﬁ c conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when the weather or the road conditions are poor.

This driving assistance function allows you to drive at the speed of your
choice without the need to action the accelerator.
This device is active at speeds above approx. 40 km/h (25 mph), in the

higher gears only.
The button A for cruise control is located on the lighting control stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer infor-
mation to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).

To select the function

Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.

When you select the function via control 1, no speed
has yet been memorised.

To select a cruise speed

Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on button 2 or but-
ton 4.

The cruise speed is then memorised. It is shown in the
display on instrument panel B.

You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to that chosen speed.
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.

C R U I S E C O N T R O L

Temporary override of the cruise speed

While cruise control is in operation, it is always possible to
go above the cruise speed simply by pressing the accel-
erator pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle).

The speed displayed ﬂ ashes. You have only to release the

accelerator pedal to return to your cruise speed.
Remark: If during cruise control the system cannot keep to
the cruise speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then the speed

ﬂ ashes. If necessary, brake to curb your speed.

Adjustment of the memorised speed while cruise
control is in operation

To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone B,
press:

Button 4 to increase the speed.
Button 2 to decrease the speed.

Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed

in steps of 1 km/h and a continuous press in steps of 5 km/h

(3 mph) .

Disengagement of the memorised cruise speed.

Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal.
Or by the ESP or ASR systems being active.
Or by pressing button 3.

Note: Cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral (position N)

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Reactivation of cruise control

By recalling the memorised speed:
Following a disengagement, press on control 3.
Your vehicle automatically resumes the memorised
cruise speed, which then displays on the screen in
instrument panel B.
By selecting the current speed:
Give a short press on button 2 or 4, once the desired
speed is reached.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the dis-
play.

If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the current
speed, the vehicle will accelerate to match it.

To cancel the function

By moving the control from the “CRUISE” position to
the 0 position.
Or stop the engine.

The speed that was chosen is no longer memorised.
Remark:
While cruise control is in operation, the displayed speed

ﬂ ashes if the memorised speed is exceeded.
If there is a malfunction, either the memorised speed or

the dashes “- - -” will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp “OFF”

will come on permanently in the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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These actions bring up the informa-
tion “OFF” in the instrument panel
display.

These actions do not cancel the cruise speed which
remains displayed.

The driver still has to remain attentive
and in complete control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet
within range of the pedals.

C R U I S E C O N T R O L

S P E E D L I M I T E R

This driving assistance function enables you to select a maximum speed
that you wish not to exceed. This must be greater than 30 km/h (approx.
20 mph).
Control A for the speed limiter is situated below the lighting/signalling con-
trol stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer infor-
mation to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).

To select the function

Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.

On selection of the function via control 1, the last speed
memorised is displayed.

To adjust the maximum speed

When the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised speed by either
short presses or long presses on:

Button 4 to increase the memorised speed.
Button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.

Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed in steps of 1 km/h

and a continuous press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).

Activation of the maximum speed

As the desired maximum speed is displayed, press control 3 to activate the
speed limitation.

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The information “OFF” then disappears from the dis-
play.

While the function is active, actioning the accelerator pedal will not permit the
programmed speed to be exceeded, unless you press the pedal hard down past
the tight spot. See “Temporary override of the maximum speed”.
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.

S P E E D L I M I T E R

Disengagement of the maximum speed

Press button 3 located on the end of control A.

This action causes the information “OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.

Temporary override of the maximum speed

At any time, it is possible to go above the memorised maximum speed by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down
past the tight spot.
While the memorised speed is being exceeded, the displayed speed ﬂ ashes.
You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return below the maximum speed, to restore the function.
Remark: If during speed limitation the system cannot keep to the maximum speed (especially on a steep descent or

if you accelerate too hard), the speed ﬂ ashes. Adapt your speed as necessary.
The function will re-engage when your speed has returned below the desired maximum.

To cancel the function

By moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
Or stop the engine.

The speed that you chose is memorised.
If there is a malfunction, the memorised speed will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp “OFF” will come on permanently in the

display. Contact a CITROËN dealer.

If there is a malfunction, the memorised speed will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp “

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A ﬂ oor covering that is not recommended by CITROËN may slide underneath the accelerator pedal

and thus prevent the tight spot from being crossed.
It will then be impossible to exceed the chosen speed, except by an action on the controls under
the steering wheel.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.

III

Locking from the inside

A  press  on  the  control A  operates
the  electric  central  locking  and
unlocking,  provided  all  the  doors
are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors
from the inside.
If  one  of  the  doors,  or  the  rear
screen  or  the  tailgate,  is  open  or
not  properly  closed,  then  the  cen-
tral locking does not operate.

The warning lamp associated with the control A

signals 3 statuses:

lt ﬂ ashes when the ignition key is in the stop position or when the key is not

detected and the doors are locked.
It lights up when the ignition key is in the “accessories” position or “ignition +

engine running” or starter position and if the doors are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.

Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote
control or the key.

Anti-theft

As soon as the vehicle reaches a speed of around 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the

rear screen and the tailgate lock automatically. The rear screen and the tailgate
unlock when a door is opened or when you press the locking/unlocking button.

Anti-theft protection

On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors as soon as

you reach approximately 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically when the
vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

Activation / Deactivation of the function

After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the central unlocking button
until a message is displayed.

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Manual operation (Emergency
mode)

It  is  possible  to  lock  the  vehicle’s
doors, in the event of an electrical
malfunction, by actioning control B
on each door.
With  the  door  open,  insert  for
example  the  end  of  a  key  into  the
cavity and turn.
Then close the door.
After  a  repair,  normal  functioning
resumes  by  means  of  the  unlock-
ing control A, the remote control or
the key used in the driver’s door.

If  you  decide  to  drive
with the doors locked,
remember  that  in  the
event  of  an  accident
this  renders  access
more  difficult  for  the
emergency services.

A C C E S S

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