CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Take care, the fl uid contains
ethylene-glycol. This product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes. Keep it out
of reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, turn it
a quarter turn at its cap and pull
off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.

 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the compres-
sor (to infl ate: switch B in position "1" ;
to defl ate: switch B in position "0" and
press button E ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located
on the left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer for as-
sistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
 Go to a CITROËN dealer as
soon as a possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a technician, who can then
advise you whether it can
be repaired or should be re-
placed.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the security wheel
bolts (located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "security"
wheel bolts.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
ous page. Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice,
when tightening the bolts on fi t-
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt. Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in its housing.

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

 Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.

 Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.

 Refi t the boot fl oor carpet by lightly
folding it in two (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
On vehicles equipped with a
"space-saver" type spare wheel,
the punctured wheel cannot be
stowed in place of the "space-
saver" wheel.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* position P for an automatic gearbox.
Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and not
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear * to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are
safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand. List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 .

 Fit the security bolt socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt.

 Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

 Remove the wheel.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst remove
the central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type temporary use spare wheel,
do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the pressure of the spare
wheel checked by a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Have the punctured wheel re-
paired and replace it on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary use spare wheel fi tted
to the vehicle at one time.
Fitting the wheel
List of operations

 Put the wheel in place on the hub.

 Screw in the bolts by hand.

 Pre-tighten the security bolt using
the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the se-
curity bolt socket 4 .

 Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

 Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the security
bolt socket 4 .

 Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts.

 Store the tools in the box.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
In some climatic conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the
lamps have been on for a few
minutes. The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:

 do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,


use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not direct at the lamps or
their outlines for too long, so
as not to damage their coat-
ing and their seals.
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb .
 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-
free cloths.
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp. Front lamps

1. Direction indicators
(PY21W amber).

2. Sidelamps (W5W).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).

4. Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55W).

5. Front foglamps (PSX24W).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing direction indicator bulbs

 Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.

 Pull out the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
When refi tting, close the protec-
tive cover carefully to preserve
the sealing of the headlamp.
Rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicator warning lamp (right
or left) indicates the failure of a
bulb on that side.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Compress the springs to release the
bulb.

 Extract the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Spread the springs to release the
bulb.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs

 Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

 Pull the bulb holder pressing on the
tabs on both sides.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing front foglamp bulbs To obtain them, contact your
CITROËN dealer.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer.

 Access to the front foglamp is through
the aperture below the bumper.

 Disconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at
the top.

 Remove the bulb-holber by pressing
on the 2 clips (at the top and the bot-
tom).

 Replace the module.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

 Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.

 Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

 Disconnect the repeater connector.

 Replace the module.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to
obtain replacement repeaters.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps

1. Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).

2. Direction indicators (
PY21W
amber)

3. Foglamp, left-hand side (
PR21W
red)
Reversing lamp right-hand side
(P21W). These four bulbs are changed from inside
the boot:

 open the boot,

 remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,

 unscrew the butterfl y nut securing
the lamp unit,

 unclip the lamp unit connector,

 extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,

 spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,

 turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.

 Push it outwards to unclip.

 Remove the lens.

 Pull the bulb out and change it.
 Open the boot.

 Remove the plugs A on the inner
panel.

 Push on the centre of the lamp using
two screwdrivers to lever it outwards.

 Disconnect the connector and if
necessary the screenwash pipe
from the lamp.

 Turn the bulb holder for the faulty
bulb a quarter of a turn.

 Pull out the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)