tow CITROEN C3 2007 User Guide

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Removal
To remove it, detach the cords. Push up vertically, then lift on each side.
Storage areas
Tilt the shelf to stow it against the rear seats.
Refi tting
Present the shelf to its fi xing points and push vertically until it is fully engaged.
To attach the shelf and tailgate, take the cords and fi x them at B
Do not place any hard or heavy item on the rear shelf.
These could be dangerous if thrown around during harsh braking or, if they touch the rear screen, could damage the heating elements.
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B O N N E T R E L E A S E
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Operate the lever A, located above the grille, to the right of the chev-rons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then in notch 2.
Warning: Do not pull the strut towards the front.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.IV
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F U S E S
Fuseboxes
There are two fuse boxes, one below the dashboard and one under the bonnet.
Dashboard fuses
The fuse box is located in the lower glovebox compartment.
To access the fuses, open the glove box, pull the handle on the fuse box cover.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
GoodBad
Pliers AReplace the fuse that has blown with one of the same rating (same colour).
Use the special pliers A stowed on the cover close to the fuseboxes, this includes a compartment for replacement fuses.

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C H A N G I N G B U L B S
Front direction indicator
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: PY 21 W (yellow)
Sidelamp
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Bulb: W5
Side repeater direction indi-cator
To change the direction indicator side repeater, push it forwards or rearwards to detach it, then pull it towards you.
Hold the cable and disconnect it.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
Towbar
We recommend you to have this device fi tted by a CITROËN Dealer, who will be acquainted with your vehicle’s tow-ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should u se roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use safety and
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.
Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to si de winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.
Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.

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C H A N G I N G A W H E E L
Removal1. Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.Switch off the ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear, depending on any slope.2. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided on the sub-frame close to the wheels. Using the handle, unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.3. To unclip the wheel embellisher, pull using the end of the wheelbrace as a lever in one of the apertures.For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims:With a central embellisher, remove the embellisher, using the tool, to access the bolts.With wheel bolts visible, simply undo them.4. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.5. Undo the other bolts, remove the wheel.
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Tools1. Jack2. Wheelbrace3. Central embellisher removing tool for accessing the wheel bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).4. Socket for anti- theft bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).5. Tool for removing wheel bolt protectors (For vehicles with alumin ium wheel rims).6. Movable towing eye.

T O W I N G – L I F T I N G
Towing with wheels on the ground
Towing eye fi xings are located at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.
Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.

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G E N E R A L
SaloonEntreprise
HDi 70BVMHDi 70BVMP1.6 HDi 92BVM1.6 HDi 110BVM FAP1.1iBVMHDi 70BVM1.6 HDi 92BVM
Approximately 47 litres
Diesel fuelUnleaded petrol RON 95 - RON 98Diesel fuel
10.4510.4511.5511.5510.4510.4511.30
4456666
165(103)165(103)180(112)190(118)157(98)165(103)180(112)
1 0221 0221 0881 1271 0121 0491 093
1 5391 5431 5791 6011 4871 5301 573
820820820820820820820
2 4392 4432 4792 5012 1372 4302 473
1 1601 1601 1601 160650900900
560570580600520560580
47474747263636
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175/65 R14 - 185/60 R15 - 195/50 R16
MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.
BVA: Automatic gearbox.
FAP: Diesel particulate fi lter system.
Observe your vehicle's towing limits.
It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and speed limits as specifi ed by legis-lation in each country.
For further information about the towing capacity of your vehicle and its max. authorised Gross Train Weight, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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NOTES ON RADIO RECEPTIONYour radio will be subject to certain phenom-ena that are not encountered by domestic systems.The reception of AM and FM signals may suf fer from inter ference, which is caused by the nature and propagation of the signals and does not refl ect on the quality of your radio installation.In AM, the reception may be affected when passing under power lines or bridges, or when travelling through tunnels.In FM mode, the reception may be affected by the distance from the station transmit-ter, the refl ecting of signals of f obstacles (mountains, hills, tower blocks) and radio blackspots (no coverage from the station transmitter).
S ELECTION OF RADIO SOURCEPress button D to select the source.You can also do this by means of control 5at the steering wheel.
S E L EC T I O N O F FR EQ U E N C I E S A N D MEMORY BANKSPress button E successively to go through the memor y banks FM1, FM 2 and FM 3, fo r t he FM waveband, and t he m em o r y banks MW/LW, for the AM waveband.
R A D I O S O U R C E
M ANUAL SEARCHManual seearch is via buttons J or M.By keeping button J or M pressed, you will be able to scroll through the waveband. Scrolling will stop as soon as you release the button. The radio will remain tuned to the frequency that is displayed.
T UNING SENSITIVITYAutomat ic searc hes c an be c ar r ied out according to two levels of sensitivity :To capture the most power ful transmit-ters, choose the local search mode “LO” (default option).To capture the weakest or most distant transmitters, choose the sensitive search mode “DX”.Search for a station is done fi rst in “LO” (loc al) sensitivit y, then in “DX” (dist ant) sensitivity.To commence a search in sensitivity “DX” (distant) immediately , press twice in succes-sion on one of the buttons K or N.

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C O M M A N D S
Guidance
StopStops the current guidanceDirector y“Pre-recorded label”Starts guidance towards the address contained in the record associated with the voice label pronouncedRestar tResumes guidance towards the last destination selecte d
See
DestinationCentres the map on the current or previous destinationVehicleCentres the map around the vehicleCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands structureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelZoom inEnlarges the zone represented on the mapZoom outReduces the zone represented on the mapCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands structureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this level
Guide to“Pre-recorded label”Star ts guidance towards the address contained in the r ecord associated with the voice label pronounced
Traf fi c info
DisplayDisplays the list of TMC traf fi c information messagesReadReads the message in the list of TMC messages or reads the last message selectedCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands structureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this level
CD playerChange to CD audio source
CD player
Random playbackActivates, or deactivates, random playback of the CDListDisplays the list of the tracks on the CD currently being played
Track number
1-20Changes to playback of the track for the number givenCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands stru ctureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelPrevious trackChanges to the previous track of the CDNext trackChanges to the next track of the CDScanActivates, or deactivates, playback of the star t of tracks of the CDCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands stru ctureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this level
Director y
RepeatActivates or deactivates repetition of playback of the current CD -coverNextChanges to the next CD -coverPreviousChanges to the previous CD -coverCancelReturns to the fi rst level of the voice commands structureHelpDisplays the voice commands possible at this levelWhat can I sayDisplays the voice commands possible at this level