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Citroen C3: Driving / Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and Intelligent emergency braking assistance

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and Intelligent emergency braking assistance

Refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

Citroen C3. and Intelligent emergency braking assistance

This system:

  • warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.
  • reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a collision or limit its severity.

This system is comprised of three functions:

  • Collision Risk Alert.
  • Intelligent emergency braking assistance.
  • Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency braking).

Citroen C3. and Intelligent emergency braking assistance

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of the windscreen and, depending on version, a radar located in the front bumper.

Citroen C3. and Intelligent emergency braking assistance This system does not avoid the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system is designed to assist the driver and improve road safety.

It is the driver's responsibility to continuously monitor the state of the traffic, observing the driving regulations.

Citroen C3. and Intelligent emergency braking assistance As soon as the system detects a potential obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in case automatic braking is needed. This may cause a slight noise and a slight sensation of deceleration.

Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed. Switching off. Malfunction

Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed If needed (when overtaking, for example) it is possible to exceed the programmed speed by pressing the accelerator pedal...

Deactivation/Activation. Operating conditions and limits

Deactivation/Activation By default, the system is automatically activated at every engine start. This system can be deactivated or activated via the Driving/Vehicle of the touch screen...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Windscreen wash


Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold. The screenwash then the windscreen wipers operate for a pre-determined time. The screenwash jets are not adjustable. Do not handle them (risk of damage). To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the screenwash reservoir is empty...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Cruise control - particular recommendations


For the safety of everyone, only use the cruise control where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed and keeping an adequate safety distance. Remain vigilant when the cruise control is activated. If you hold one of the speed setting modification buttons down, a very rapid change in the speed of your vehicle may occur...

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