Citroen C3: Ease of use and comfort / Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control
panels
indicate the control positions for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and
side windows.
During the winter period, direct the side air
vents towards the side windows to optimise their
demisting and defrosting.
With control panel on the centre console
On/Off
- To switch the system on, set the temperature
and air flow controls to the corresponding
marked position. Then set the air distribution
control to the “Windscreen” position.
- To switch the system off, set the air flow
control to the fan position.
With touch screen
On/Off
To switch the system on,
press this
button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
- Press this button again to switch it off.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
With Stop & Start, when
demisting
- defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls can
be accessed with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic...
On/Off
To switch the system on,
press this
button to defrost the rear screen and,
depending on version, the door mirrors. The
indicator lamp in the button comes on...
Other information:
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column
so that the engine can be started if the system
does not detect the key in the recognition zone,
or if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
Place and hold the remote control against the
reader...
Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare
wheel).
Slacken the central nut.
Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
If there is no wheel in
the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted...