Get Driving Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Fourth Generation (2022-2025)

Safety

6AIRBAG variant

Seating position (or other site)

Front passenger

X

2nd row outboard LH

U

2nd row outboard RH

U

2nd row Center

U

MASS GROUP

Group 0

Up to 10 kg

X

U

Group 0+

Up to 13 kg

Group 1

9 to 18 kg

Group 2

15 to 25 kg

Group 3

22 to 36 kg

U

X

Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group.

Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.

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Safety

ELR type belt

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Install your child restraint system according to

the instructions provided by the child restraint

system manufacturer.Make sure the seat belt is

securely latched.Try to move the child restraint

system in all directions to make sure it is

securely installed.

Manual child lock

This system prevents opening of a rear door

using its interior handle.

The control is located on the edge of each rear

door (marked by a label).

Locking / Unlocking

To lock, pull the lever down.

► To unlock, pull the lever up.

Warning

Refer to the legislation in force in your

country before using this system.

The child lock system is not applicable to

taxi variants (electrical version).

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Warning

Driving

recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain

vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

Never drive with the parking brake

applied. Risk of overheating and damaging

the braking system!

Do not press the Accelerator and

Brake pedal at once during vehicle drive.

Warning

► Monitor your environment and keep your

hands on the wheel to be able to react to

anything that may happen any time.

‘Traction battery pack’ (Electric)

Do not park the vehicle or leave the

engine running on a flammable surface

(e.g. dry grass, dead leaves).

The ‘Traction battery pack’ has a protective

cover underneath which may hit few speed

bumps.

– The protective cover is for the protection

of the ‘Traction Battery Pack’ and has been

specifically designed to withstand such hits

if it occurs.

– It is however advisable to maintain a speed

of 7 km/h maximum while crossing speed

bumps in order to avoid protective cover

contact with speed bumps.

► Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for

braking and maintain a longer safety

distance, especially in bad weather.

The vehicle exhaust system is very hot, even

several minutes after the engine stops. Risk

of fire!

► Stop the vehicle to carry out operations

that require close attention (such as

adjustments).

Warning

► During long trips, take a break every two

Never leave a vehicle unattended

with the engine running. If you have to

leave your vehicle with the engine running,

apply the parking brake and put the gearbox

into neutral.

hours.

Important!

On flooded roads

Warning

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage to

the engine and gearbox, as well as to the

electrical systems of your vehicle.

Never leave the engine running

in a closed space without sufficient

ventilation. Internal combustion engines

emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

Warning

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as he could

release the parking brake.

Warning

When towing, parking on a steep

slope, or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn

the wheels towards the kerb and engage

a gear (manual gearbox) or move the gear

selector to position P (automatic gearbox).

In severe wintry conditions, let the

engine run for 4 minutes before moving

off, to ensure the correct operation and

durability of the mechanical components of

your vehicle (engine and gearbox).

If you have to drive on a flooded road: ► drive

as slowly as possible without stalling.

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In all cases, do not exceed 10 km/h, ► do not

stop and do not switch off the engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as

safety conditions allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

Tip

Starting / switching off

the vehicle with keyless

entry and start

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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key or the remote control. It would weigh

down on its shaft in the ignition switch and

could cause a malfunction.

Ignition onposition

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

Key ignition switch

Noise (Electric)

On the outside

Starting / Switching off the

engine

Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when

driving, the driver must pay particular attention.

When manoeuvring, the driver must always

check the vehicle's immediate surroundings.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied, Place the gear

lever in neutral then fully press the clutch

pedal.

Tip

Cooling the on-board charger

► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

The cooling fan comes on during charging to

cool the on-board charger.

system recognises the code.

► Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel

and the key.

On the inside

It has 4 positions:

During use, you may hear certain perfectly

normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such

as:

– Traction battery relay when starting.

– Vacuum pump when braking.

1.

Tip

Stop

In certain cases, you may need to

apply significant force to move the steering

wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).

Inserting and removing the key, steering

column locked.

– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.

2.

ACC

Operate the starter motor by turning the key

to position 4 without pressing the accelerator

pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the key.

Steering column unlocked, use of the

vehicle's electric equipment.

3. ON (Ignition)

Steering column unlocked, ignition on,

engine running.

Tip

After a cold start, preheating the

catalytic converter can cause noticeable

engine vibrations for anything up to 2

4. Starting

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minutes while stationary with the engine

With the engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut off - risk of

loss of control of the vehicle!

Warning

running (accelerated idle speed).

If vehicle left unattended for 10

minutes in READY state with drive selector

in mode N, vehicle will come out of READY

state and can drain 12 V battery.

Warning

If the engine does not start straight

away, switch off the ignition. Wait a few

seconds before operating the starter motor

again. If the engine does not start after a

few attempts, do not keep trying - risk of

damaging the starter motor, the battery and

the engine.

Tip

Check that the parking brake is

correctly applied, particularly on sloping

ground.

When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in

your possession and lock the vehicle.

Warning

If Ignition ON (Crank) or shifting gears

is triggered without pressing brake pedal,

"Press brake to start vehicle" or "To shift

gear press brake" will appear in Cluster for

~3Secs.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Starting / Switching off the

electric motor

Tip

STARTING / SWITCHING OFF THE

ENGINE WITH KEYLESS ENTRY AND

START

In mild conditions, do not leave

the engine to warm up while stationary,

but move off straight away and drive at

moderate speed.

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode N.

► Depress the brake pedal and turn the key

until it reaches position 4 (Start).

► Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the

READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible

signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is

ready to drive.

► With your foot on the brake, select mode D

or R.

► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.

On starting, the instrument panel lights up and

the power indicator moves to the "neutral"

position. The steering column automatically

unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the

steering wheel move).

Starting / Switching off the

engine with Keyless Entry

and Start

Switching off the engine

Immobilise the vehicle.

► With the engine at idle, turn the key to

position 1.

► Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Tip

► To lock the steering column, turn the

The electronic key must be present

in the passenger compartment. If the

electronic key is not detected, a message is

displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine

can ba started or switched off.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key

not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up

switch-off" section.

steering wheel until it locks.

Tip

To facilitate unlocking of the steering

column, it is recommended that the wheels

be returned to the straight ahead position

before switching off the engine.

Switching off

► Turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).

Before exiting the vehicle, check that:

– The drive selector is in mode N.

– The READY indicator lamp is off.

Warning

Never switch off the ignition before

the complete immobilisation of the vehicle.

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prevents steering the vehicle with the ignition

OFF. The steering wheel lock releases with the

ignition ON. If the lock does not disengage and

the vehicle does not start, turn the wheel to

the left and right to disengage the lock and try

starting your vehicle again.

Starting

Warning

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With the engine off, the braking and

steering assistance systems are also cut off -

risk of loss of control of the vehicle!

Warning

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

Switching on the ignition without starting

the engine

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever

in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P

or N and depress the brake pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button while

maintaining pressure on the pedal until the

engine starts.

Tip

► Fully depress the clutch pedal.

► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then

backwards.

If the engine stalls, release the clutch

pedal and fully depress it again, the engine

will restart automatically.

With the electronic key in the passenger

compartment, pressing the "START/STOP"

button, without depressing any of the pedals,

allows the ignition to be switched on without

starting the engine (the instrument panel and

accessories such as the audio system and the

lighting will come on).

Warning

Switching off

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking

brake.

► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear

Tip

lever into neutral.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

engine starting:

► Always select neutral.

► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select

mode P.

► Press this button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

► Press the clutch pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button.

Electronic Steering Wheel Lock (if equipped)

Tip

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive

electronic steering wheel lock. This lock

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

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Manual operation

6-speed manual gearbox

Automatic gearbox

(Depending on version)

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

If the conditions are not met, you will hear an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of a

message.

With the engine running, depress the brake

pedal.

Gear selector positions

(Depending on version)

Move the gear selector fully to the right to

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

Warning

► Release the parking brake.

► Select position R, D or M.

► Gradually release the brake pedal.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor 4^thgear).

The vehicle moves off immediately.

Engaging reverse gear

Tip

If position N is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to return to

idle, then select position D to accelerate.

P.

Park

- Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied or released.

- Engine starting.

Warning

When the engine is running at idle

with the brakes released, if position R, D or

M is selected, the vehicle moves off even

without the accelerator being pressed.

Never leave children unattended inside the

vehicle when the engine is running.

When carrying out maintenance with the

engine running, apply the parking brake and

select position P.

R.

N.

Reverse

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

Neutral

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the

- Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied.

- Engine starting.

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Warning

D.

Automatic operation

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

M. +/- ► To shit up/down through the gears,

push the control backwards/forwards.

Tip

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

– Always select neutral.

– Press the clutch pedal.

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This symbol is displayed if a gear is

not engaged correctly (gear selector

between two positions).

When the ignition is switched on, the drive

selector status is displayed on the instrument

panel.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety

reasons.

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P.

Park

Warning

Switching off the vehicle

Never select position N while the

vehicle is moving.

Never select position P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

R.

N.

D.

Reverse

Before switching off the engine, it is possible to

engage position P or N to place the gearbox in

neutral.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle.

Neutral

Drive (automatic forward gear)

M1...6. Gear engaged during manual

Manual operation

operation

Tip

Restriction

-.

Instruction not accepted during

manual operation

If the gear selector is not in position

P, when the driver's door is opened or

approximately 45 seconds after the ignition

is switched off, an audible signal sounds and

a message appears on the instrument panel.

To limit fuel consumption during an

extended standstill with the engine running

(for example, in a traffic jam), set the gear

selector to N and apply the parking brake.

Foot on the brake

► Depress the brake pedal when

this warning lamp is displayed on

the instrument panel (e.g. when

starting the engine)

Select position M for sequential shifting

between the six gear

To shift up/down through the gears, push the

control backwards/forwards.

The gearbox only changes gear if the vehicle

speed and engine speed conditions allow;

otherwise, the rules for automatic operation are

temporarily applied.

-

Return the gear selector to P; the audible

signal stops and the message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when

crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.

Automatic operation

Malfunction

Select position D for automatic changing of

the six gears.

D disappears, and the gears engaged appear in

succession on the instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the

selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then

the gear actually engaged is shown.

It is possible to change from position D to

position M at any time.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving

very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive

mode, without any intervention on the part

of the driver. It continuously selects the most

suitable gear according to the driving style, the

road profile and the load in the vehicle.

For maximum acceleration without touching

the selector, press the accelerator fully

down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down

automatically or holds the gear selected until

the maximum engine speed is reached.

When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide effective engine

braking.

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp comes on accompa-

nied by an audible signal and a mes-

sage is displayed on the instrument

panel, when the ignition is switched

on.

In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up

mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel

a significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox)

when changing from P to R and from N to R.

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Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Operation

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.

The information appears in the in-

strument panel in the form of an as-

cending or descending arrow.

Warning

There is a risk of damaging the

gearbox:

The number displayed is the current gear.

Gear shift recommendations should not be

considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout,

the traffic density and safety remain the

deciding factors when choosing the best

gear. The driver therefore remains responsible

for deciding whether or not to follow the

indications issued by the system.

– If the accelerator and brake pedals are

depressed simultaneously.

– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the

selector from position P to another position.

In this case, the following steps will allow you to

take manually the gear selector out of mode P:

Apply the parking brake.

Warning

Do not try to start the engine by

pushing the vehicle.

This system cannot be deactivated.

► Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the lower

part of the gear selector plate to unclip its

cover (take care not to scratch the plastic

parts).

Emergency unlocking of gear selector

Tip

With an automatic gearbox, the

system is only active in manual operation.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox are equipped

with an electrically controlled parking lock

system.

The vehicle may be locked in Park mode or

unable to switch from mode P to other modes:

► Remove the gear selector cover by pulling

upwards.

Tip

► Press the solenoid switch downwards and

move the gear selector from P to N or to

another mode.

The system adapts the gear change

instructions according to the driving

conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style

(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).

The system never suggests:

– engaging first gear.

-

If the vehicle's battery is discharged.

Or if another electrical fault occurs.

Or if an accident occurs while the vehicle is

in Park mode.

Warning

If you have any problems carrying out

the procedure, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a towing professional to have the vehicle

towed.

– engaging reverse gear.

Hill start assist

This system keeps your vehicle briefly

Gear efficiency indicator

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when

making a hill start, while you transfer your foot

from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

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This system is only active when:

-

If mode D or M is selected on an automatic

gearbox.

N

D

Neutral

To move the vehicle with the ignition

off and so allow it to free-wheel.

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-

The vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal.

-

Certain slope conditions are met.

The driver’s door is closed.

Drive (automatic forward gear)

ECO ECO mode

Warning

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

Do not leave the vehicle while it is

being held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp and the P indicator

lamp in the electric parking brake control are

on fixed.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

When the ignition is switched on, the drive

selector status is displayed on the instrument

panel:

R : Reverse.

N : Neutral.

Drive selector (Electric)

D : Drive (automatic forward gear).

Warning

Operation

The hill start assist function cannot

be deactivated. However, using the parking

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its

operation.

► In mode N, with your foot on the brake

pedal :

• Move the drive selector forwards to select

mode R.

Operation

• Move the drive selector backwards to select

mode D.

Release the selector fully after each push; it

will then return to its initial position.

The drive selector is a pulse selector with an

ECO mode.

The drive selector provides traction control

based on the driving style, the road profile and

the vehicle load.

With ECO mode activated, it also manages

acceleration force and allows regenerative

braking.

ECO mode

ECO mode helps reducing power consumption

by reducing acceleration when compared to

the same accelerator pedal position in the D

(Drive) position.

Economy mode provides the best results

regarding the range (distance) of the vehicle.

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the

vehicle is held for a short time when the driver

releases the brake pedal:

R

Reverse

-

If first gear or neutral is engaged on a

manual gearbox.

To engage reverse gear, with your foot

on the brake pedal.

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Associated indicator lamps

Putting the engine into standby (STOP mode)

Stop & Start (Petrol)

The engine automatically enters standby mode

as soon as the driver indicates their intention

to stop, with the gear lever in neutral and the

clutch pedal released.

Function activated: engine on stand-

by (STOP mode).

(Depending on version)

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver

indicates the intention of moving off again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

when stationary.

Vehicle stationary, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel

when the engine goes into STOP

mode.

Warning

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid

any risk of injury caused by the engine

restarting automatically.

Special cases

The engine will not go into standby if the

conditions for operation are not met and in

the following cases: – Steep slope (ascending

or descending).

The function does not affect the functionalities

of the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Deactivation/Reactivation

– Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h since the

last engine start.

– Needed to maintain a comfortable

temperature in the passenger compartment.

– Demisting active.

The function is activated by default when the

ignition is switched on.

Warning

Driving on flooded roads

Before entering into a flooded area, it is

strongly recommended that you deactivate

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on Driving

recommendations, particularly on flooded

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

– Braking assistance being used.

In these cases, this indicator lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes

off.

Tip

Operation

After the engine has restarted, STOP

mode is not available until the vehicle has

reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

Main conditions for operation

► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press

this button.

The indicator lamp is on when the system is

deactivated.

– All vehicle doors must be closed.

– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

– The level of charge in the battery must be

sufficient.

– The temperature of the engine must be

within its nominal operating range.

– The outside temperature must be between

0°C and 35°C.

Tip

During parking manoeuvres, STOP

mode is not available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear or turning the

steering wheel.

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Restarting the engine (START mode)

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer.

Overspeed alert

The engine automatically restarts as soon as

the driver indicates the intention of moving off

again, with the clutch pedal fully pressed.

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An audible overspeed alert is triggered

when the vehicle exceeds predefined speed

thresholds.

When the vehicle speed is greater than 80

km/h, the alert is emitted once.

When the vehicle speed is greater than 120

km/h, the alert is emitted every 2 seconds.

Gear shift indicator

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

Vehicle stationary, this warning lamp

goes off in the instrument panel

when the engine goes into START

mode.

Operation

Special cases

Tip

The system advises to change gear.

This system cannot be modified nor

deactivated.

The engine will restart automatically if the

conditions for operation are met again and in

the following cases:

– Vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.

– Some specific conditions (braking assistance,

air conditioning setting, etc.).

The information appears in the in-

strument panel in the form of an as-

cending or descending arrow.

Under-inflation detection

This system automatically checks the pressures

of the tyres while driving.

It compares the information given by the 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.

The number displayed is the current gear.

Gear shift recommendations should not be

considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout,

the traffic density and safety remain the

deciding factors when choosing the best

gear. The driver therefore remains responsible

for deciding whether or not to follow the

indications issued by the system.

In these cases, this indicator lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes

off.

Malfunctions

This system cannot be deactivated.

In the event of a malfunction, the button’s

indicator lamp flashes briefly, then remains on.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Tip

Warning

The system adapts the gear change

instructions according to the driving

conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style

(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).

The system never suggests:

– engaging first gear.

Under-inflation detection does not

replace the need for vigilance on the part of

the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the spare wheel) as well as before a long

journey.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps

come on if there is a fault.

Switch off the ignition then start the engine

again.

– engaging reverse gear.

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

speed, long journey):

– worsens road-holding.

– lengthens braking distances.

Warning

12 V battery. The Stop & Start system

requires a 12 V battery of specific technology

and specification.

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– causes premature wear of the tyres.

Check the pressure of the corresponding tyre

or of the four tyres when cold.

Tip

– increases fuel consumption.

After an intervention of the CITROËN

dealer for temporary or permanent failure,

the system must be reset.

► If it is not possible to make this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced

speed.

Tip

The inflation pressures defined for the

vehicle can be found on the tire pressure

label.

For more information on the Identification

markings, refer to the corresponding

section.

► In the event of a puncture, replace the

Malfunction

punctured wheel by the spare wheel.

► Reinitialize the detection system after

adjusting the pressure.

Tip

The flashing then fixed illumination of the

under-inflation warning light accompanied by

the fixed illumination of the Service warning

light indicate a fault in the system.

The alert is kept active until the

system is reinitialised.

Under-inflation alert

It is signalled by the fixed illumina-

tion of this warning lamp.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the

tyres is no longer assured.

Reinitialisation

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.

The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment to the pressure of one or more

tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.

In addition, the following information is given in

the instrument panel:

Parking sensors

When one tyre is deflated then the

corresponding tyre is blinking.

Warning

Before reinitialising the system, make

sure that the pressures of the four tyres

are correct for the conditions of use of the

vehicle and conform to the values written on

the tyre pressure label.

When more than one tyre is deflat-

ed then the four tyres are blinking.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

performing the reinitialisation.

The system does not advise if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

► Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

Using sensors located in the bumper, this

system signals the proximity of obstacles (e.g.

pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in their

field of detection.

The reinitialisation of the system is done with

the ignition on and the vehicle stationary.

► Press the button located on the instrument

panel to display the "Odometer" screen.

► While on this screen, make a long press on

the button to reinitialise the system.

Warning

The loss of pressure detected may not

always cause visible deformation of the tyre.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

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Rear parking sensors

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The system is switched on by engaging reverse

gear.

The system is switched off when disengaging

reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles

within the sensors’ detection zone.

The proximity information is given by an

intermittent audible signal, the frequency of

which increases as the vehicle approaches the

obstacle.

When the distance between the vehicle

and the obstacle becomes less than about

60 centimetres, the audible signal becomes

continuous.

Operating limits

If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may

tilt, affecting distance measurements.

Tip

Manoeuvring aids cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must always check the

surroundings of the vehicle before and

during the whole manoeuvre, in particular

using the mirrors.

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Driving

Do not leave the ignition mode "ON" for a

long time when the engine is not running.

Warning

Rear view camera

Never rely solely on the rear camera

display when backing up.

Always look around your vehicle to make

sure there are no objects or obstacles before

moving the vehicle in any direction to

prevent a collision.

Always pay close attention when the vehicle

is driven close to objects, pedestrians, and

especially children; the area displayed on

the screen may vary according to vehicle

orientation conditions. Objects which are

close to either corner of the bumper or

under the bumper, may not be seen on the

camera.

Rear view camera is a visual reverse guiding

system. When reversing or parking, make sure

that there are no persons, animals or objects in

the area in which you are reversing.

Cruise Control - Specific

recommendations

When the gear shift lever is shifted to the "R"

position while the ignition mode is "ON", the

rear view camera system automatically shows

the view behind the vehicle on the touch

screen.

Warning

The cruise control function does not

guarantee compliance with the maximum

authorised speed and the safety distance

between vehicles, the driver remains

responsible for their driving.

In the interest of public safety, only use

cruise control if the traffic conditions enable

vehicles to drive at a steady speed and

maintain an adequate safety distance.

Remain vigilant while cruise control is

activated. If you press and hold one of

the speed setting modification buttons, your

vehicle may change speed very abruptly.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

necessary to control the vehicle speed.

On steep climbs or when towing, the set

speed may not be reached or maintained.

The camera may not display items that are

located higher than the camera’s field of

view.

Warning

Don't apply high pressure water for

cleaning.

Understanding guidelines indications

Wipe the camera lens with soft cloth. Do

not use hard cloth or material to wipe the

camera lens. This will cause scratches on

the camera and lead to deteriorated visual

image on the display.

Do not apply organic solvent on the camera.

If this is applied, wipe it off as soon as

possible with soft cloth.

The green line indicates, if objects are in this

coloured zone, that you have to be cautious.

You can go backward safely.

The yellow line indicates, if objects are in this

coloured zone, that you have to take utmost

care. However, objects in this zone may not hit

the vehicle.

The red line indicates, if objects are in this

coloured zone, that you have to stop the

vehicle and you cannot go backward. If you

go backward, your vehicle will hit the object

behind.

Warning

Do not apply heavy force on lens while

cleaning.

Operating limits

Never use the system in the following

situations:

– In an urban area with the risk of

pedestrians crossing the road.

– In heavy traffic (except versions with the

Stop & Go function).

Tip

If you use the rear view camera for a

long time when the ignition mode is "ON",

but the engine is not running, the battery

may discharge.

– On winding or steep roads.

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Driving for Your Citroen C3 SUV Fourth Generation (2022-2025)

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