CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes. A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maxi-
mum combined period ofthirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message ap-
pears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.

 In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Before removing a front wiper
blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wipers stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
centre of the windscreen.
Removing a front or rear wiper
blade

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting a front or rear wiper blade

 At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wipers stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking as-
sistance the next time the engine
is started. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a
towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any assistance
for braking or steering.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N for an automatic gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electri-
cal pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:
- a dual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
- a coaxial aerial cable,
- basic interference suppression,
- cabling for speakers in the front doors and tweeters in the dash-
board,
- cabling for speakers in the rear doors,
- two 8-way connectors. Fitting an audio unit
The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located below the
heating and air conditioning control
panel.
Fitting speakers
It is possible to fi t:
- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,
- 130 mm diameter speakers in the rear doors,
- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the dashboard. Connectors

8-way connector
(A)
A1: -
A2: -
A3: -
A4: -
A5: -
A6 : (+ ve) Ignition positive (in this case,
the audio equipment only op-
erates when the ignition is on)
A7 : (+ ve) Permanent
A8: Earth
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery).

8-way connector (B)
B1: (+) Rear right speaker
B2: (-) Rear right speaker
B3: (+) Front right speaker and tweeter
B4: (-) Front right speaker and tweeter
B5: (+) Front left speaker and tweeter
B6: (-) Front left speaker and tweeter
B7: (+) Rear left speaker
B8: (-) Rear left speaker Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer to obtain a
suitable wiring harness.
 Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial co-
axial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.

"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle tracking
system, breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, warn-
ing triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
dog guard, snow chains, non-skid cov-
ers, foglamps kit, parking assistance,
transluscent bumper protection strips...
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, mudfl aps,
sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, fragrance cartridges, set of
roof fi nishers, transverse roof bars, bi-
cycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses, front centre
armrest, child seats and booster cush-
ions, moveable mirror...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio equip-
ment, portable satellite navigation sys-
tem, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connec-
ting a portable MP3 player, USB Box,
speakers...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before instaliing on your vehicle
any after-market radio commu-
nication transmitter with external
aerial, we recommend that you
contact a CITROËN dealer.
The CITROËN dealer network
will give you the specifi cation
for transmitters which can be
fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c
installation requirements), in
line with the Vehicle Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
A wide range of accessories and gen-
uine parts is offered by the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
This product range is structured around
5 categories:

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Depending on the country in
which the vehicle is sold, it may
be compulsory to have a high
visibility safety jacket, warning
triangle and spare bulbs avail-
able in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your ve-
hicle's electronic system and ex-
cessive electrical consumption.
Please note this specifi c warn-
ing. You are advised to contact
a CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.

"Personalisation": seat covers, leath-
er steering wheel, gear lever knob, satin
chrome or black gloss interior kit, alu-
minium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel
trims, sill protectors, chrome tailgate fi n-
isher, chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome
mirror shells, chrome door handles...

"Accessories": windscreen wash fl uid,
interior and exterior cleaning and main-
tenance products, bodywork touch-up
aerosol and pen...
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car.

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
SC...
HFV0 KFT0 8FR0 5FS0 5FS9

PETROL ENGINES 1.1 i 1.4 i VTi 95 VTi 120
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 124 1 360 1 397 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 72 x 69 75 x 77 77 x 75 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 44.1 54 70 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 5 500 5 200 6 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 94 118 136 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 300 3 300 4 000 4 250
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yes yes yes yes

GEARBOX Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Auto
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.0 3.0 4.2 4.2 4.2
Gearbox - Final drive 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 -

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
SC...
8HZC 9HXC 9HP0 9HR8

DIESEL ENGINES HDi 70 HDi 90 HDi 90 PEF HDi 110 PEF
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 398 1 560 1 560
Bore x stroke (mm) 73.7 x 82 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW) 50 66.2 68 82
Max power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 3 600
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 160 215 230 270
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 1 750 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter yes yes yes
Particle emissions fi lter (PEF) no no yes yes

GEARBOX Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
Gearbox - Final drive 2.0 1.9 1.9 2.2

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TECHNICAL DATA

FUEL CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE

Petrol
engines
Gearbox
Model codes:
SC... (a)
Urban

litres/100 km

(
mpg
)
Extra-urban

litres/100 km

(
mpg
)
Combined

litres/100 km

(
mpg
)
CO
2 emissions
(g/km)

1.1 i Manual
HFV0
HFV0/1 8.0 (35.3)
7.9 (35.8) 4.9 (57.6)
4.9 (57.6) 6.0 (47.8)
5.9 (47.9) 139
137

1.4 i Manual
KFT0
KFT0/1 8.3 (34.0)
8.0 (35.3) 5.0 (56.5)
5.0 (56.5) 6.3 (44.8)
6.1 (46.3) 145
140

VTi 95 Manual
8FR0
8FR0/1 7.7 (36.7)
7.6 (37.2) 4.9 (57.6)
4.8 (58.9) 5.9 (47.9)
5.8 (48.7) 136
134

VTi 120
Manual
5FS0
5FS0/1 8.0 (35.3)
7.9 (35.8) 4.9 (57.6)
4.8 (58.9) 6.0 (47.1)
5.9 (47.9) 138
136

Auto
5FS9
5FS9/1 9.7 (29.1)
9.6 (29.4) 5.4 (52.3)
5.3 (53.3) 7.0 (40.4)
6.9 (40.9) 160
158
(a) .../1: fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres to reduce consumption and emissions of CO
2.
The fuel consumption fi gures shown here correspond to the val ues communicated at the time of printing.
These fuel consumption values were established in accordance wi th Directive 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on
the style of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use
of vehicle equipment.
Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible with E10 type pe trol biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol), conforming to Europe an
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved e xclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel
(BioFlex vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed to run on fuels co ntaining up to 100 % ethanol (type E100).

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TECHNICAL DATA

FUEL CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE

Diesel
engines
Gearbox
Model codes
SC
... (a)
Urban

litres/100 km

(
mp
)
Extra-urban

litres/100 km

(
mpg
)
Combined

litres/100 km

(
mpg
)
CO
2 emissions
(g/km)

HDi 70 Manual
8HZC
8HZC/1 5.3 (53.3)
- 3.8 (74.3)
- 4.3 (65.7)
- 113
-

HDi 90 Manual
9HXC
9HXC/1 5.4 (52.3)
5.3 (53.3) 3.7 (76.3)
3.7 (76.3) 4.3 (65.7)
4.3 (65.7) 113
110

HDi 90 PEF Manual
9HP0
9HP0/1 -
- -
- -
- -
-

HDi 110 PEF Manual
9HR8
9HR8/1 -
- -
- -
- -
-
(a) .../1: fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres to reduce consumption and emissions of CO
2.
The fuel consumption fi gures shown here correspond to the val ues communicated at the time of printing.
The fi gures for HDi with particle emissions fi lter (PEF) will be available during the year on the CITROËN SERVICE website.
These fuel consumption values were established in accordance wi th Directive 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on
the style of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use
of the vehicle equipment.
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engine s
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible with biofuels w hich conform to current and future European standards (diesel
fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofue l which complies with standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel engines; ho wever, this use is subject to strict application of the special servicing
conditions. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel circuit).