Citroen C3 2010 2.G Owner's Manual
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BONNET
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.
Opening
Open the front left door.
Pull the interior release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door
aperture.
Push the exterior safety catch B to
the left and raise the bonnet.
Unclip the bonnet stay C from its
housing, holding it by its foam pro-
tection.
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
The location of the interior re-
lease lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left
door is closed.
Closing
Take the stay out of the support
notch.
Clip the stay in its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
fully latched.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a n H D I e n -
gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump,
a transparent pipe and a bleed screw
under the bonnet.
HDi 90 and HDi 110 FAP engines
F i l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e l i t r e s
of Diesel.
Open the bonnet.
Depending on version, unclip the
cover to gain access to the priming
pump.
Squeeze and release the priming
pump until fuel appears in the trans-
parent pipe with the green connector.
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Depending on version, put the cover
back in position and clip it in place.
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi r s t a t t e m p t , d o n o t t r y a g a i n .
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.
When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
stay with care.
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* According to engine.
PETROL ENGINES
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3. A i r fi l t e r * .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
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* According to engine.
DIESEL ENGINES
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3. A i r fi l t e r * .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. Priming pump * .
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched on using
the oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specification
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).
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Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products Avoid prolonged contact of used
o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer (France) or an authorised
waste disposal site. CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
B a t t e r y The battery does not require
any maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r -
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
s a r y (refer to the "Engines" section).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.
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Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products Avoid prolonged contact of used
o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer (France) or an authorised
waste disposal site. CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
B a t t e r y The battery does not require
any maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r -
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
s a r y (refer to the "Engines" section).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.
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Manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component. Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer. Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a -
tions.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly
prohibited .
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The speed limit sticker I must be
a f fi x e d t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s s t e e r i n g
w h e e l t o r e m i n d y o u t h a t a w h e e l
i s i n t e m p o r a r y u s e .
D o n o t e x c e e d a s p e e d o f
5 0 m p h ( 8 0 k m / h ) w h e n d r i v i n g
w i t h a t y r e r e p a i r e d u s i n g t h i s
t y p e o f k i t .
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
C o m p l e t e s y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f a c o m -
p r e s s o r a n d a s e a l a n t c a r t r i d g e w h i c h
permits temporary repair o f t h e t y r e
s o t h a t y o u c a n d r i v e t o t h e n e a r e s t g a -
r a g e .
I t i s d e s i g n e d t o r e p a i r m o s t p u n c t u r e s
w h i c h c o u l d a f f e c t t h e t y r e , l o c a t e d o n
t h e t y r e t r e a d o r s h o u l d e r .
T h i s k i t i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e s t o r a g e b o x ,
u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r . Description of the kit
A. " S e a l a n t " o r " A i r " p o s i t i o n s e l e c t o r .
B. O n "I" / o f f "O" s w i t c h .
C. D e fl a t i o n b u t t o n .
D. P r e s s u r e g a u g e ( i n b a r o r p . s . i . ) .
E. C o m p a r t m e n t h o u s i n g :
- a c a b l e w i t h a d a p t o r f o r 1 2 V s o c k e t ,
- v a r i o u s i n fl a t i o n a d a p t o r s f o r a c c e s s o r i e s , s u c h a s b a l l s ,
b i c y c l e t y r e s . . .
F. S e a l a n t c a r t r i d g e .
G. W h i t e p i p e w i t h c a p f o r r e p a i r .
H. B l a c k p i p e f o r i n fl a t i o n .
I. S p e e d l i m i t s t i c k e r .
Access to the kit
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A v o i d r e m o v i n g a n y f o r e i g n b o d i e s
w h i c h h a v e p e n e t r a t e d i n t o t h e t y r e .
Repair procedure
S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
T u r n t h e s e l e c t o r A t o t h e
" S E A L A N T " p o s i t i o n .
Check that the switch B i s i n
p o s i t i o n "O" .
1. Sealing
U n c o i l t h e w h i t e p i p e G f u l l y .
U n s c r e w t h e c a p f r o m t h e w h i t e
p i p e .
C o n n e c t t h e w h i t e p i p e t o t h e v a l v e
o f t h e t y r e t o b e r e p a i r e d .
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r ' s e l e c t r i c
p l u g t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V s o c k e t .
S t a r t t h e v e h i c l e a n d l e a v e t h e
e n g i n e r u n n i n g .
T a k e c a r e , t h i s p r o d u c t i s h a r m f u l
( e . g . e t h y l e n e - g l y c o l , c o l o p h o n y . . . )
i f s w a l l o w e d a n d c a u s e s i r r i t a t i o n
t o t h e e y e s .
K e e p i t o u t o f r e a c h o f c h i l d r e n .
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S w i t c h o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r b y m o v -
i n g t h e s w i t c h B t o p o s i t i o n "I" u n t i l
t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s 2 . 0 b a r s .
T h e s e a l a n t i s i n j e c t e d i n t o t h e t y r e u n d e r p r e s s u r e ; d o n o t d i s c o n n e c t
t h e p i p e f r o m t h e v a l v e d u r i n g t h i s
o p e r a t i o n ( r i s k o f s p l a s h i n g ) .
R e m o v e t h e k i t a n d s c r e w t h e c a p
b a c k o n t h e w h i t e p i p e .
T a k e c a r e t o a v o i d s t a i n i n g y o u r v e - h i c l e w i t h t r a c e s o f fl u i d . K e e p t h e k i t
t o h a n d .
D r i v e i m m e d i a t e l y f o r a p p r o x i m a t e -
l y t h r e e m i l e s ( fi v e k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t
r e d u c e d s p e e d ( b e t w e e n 1 5 a n d
3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) , t o p l u g
t h e p u n c t u r e .
S t o p t o c h e c k t h e r e p a i r a n d t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e u s i n g t h e k i t .
I f a f t e r a r o u n d 5 t o 7 m i n u t e s
t h e p r e s s u r e i s n o t a t t a i n e d , t h i s
i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e t y r e i s n o t r e -
p a i r a b l e ; c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r f o r a s s i s t a n c e .