CITROEN C3 2011 Manual PDF
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Starting the engine after disconnecting and reconnecting the batteryTurn the ignition key.
Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise. It may be necessary to enter the radio code.
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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet).B. Assisting battery.
C h e c k t h a t t h e a s s i s t i n g b a t t e r y h a s s u f fi c i e n t v o l t a g e ( 1 2 V ) .
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact wit h each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the orderdiagram. Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly .
N e v e r a p p r o a c h w i t h a fl a m e o r c r e a t e s p a r k s i n t h e v i c i n i t y of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face a nd especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
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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.
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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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T A B L E O F F U S E SD A S H B O A R D F U S E S
Ref.RatingFunction
35 AAirbags
410 ADiagnostic socket – Clutch switch – Steering angle sensor
630 AScreen wash
820 ADigital clock – Controls at the steering wheel – Radio – Display
930 ADigital clock – Interior lamps
1115 AIgnition switch – Diagnostic socket
1215 AAirbag ECU – Rain and brightness sensor
1415 AInstrument panel – Air conditioning
1530 A Central locking – Deadlocking
1740 AHeated rear screen
18SHUNTCUSTOMER PARK SHUNT
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Fusebox
To access the fusebox located in the engine compartment, remove the battery cover and detach the lid.
After a repair, take care to reclose the cover.
Any action on the MAXI fuses (that give extra protection) (in grey in the diagrams), located in the fuseboxes, should be left to a CITROËN dealer.grey in the diagrams), lthe dia
Fuses under the bonnet
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T A B L E O F F U S E SF U S E S U N D E R T H E B O N N E T
Ref.RatingFunction
120 AWater-in-diesel-fuel sensor
215 AHorn
310 AScreen wash
420 AHeadlamp wash
515 AFuel pump
610 APower steering
710 ACoolant level sensor
825 AStarter
910 AECUs (ABS)
1030 AEngine control actuators (Ignition coil, Electrovalve, Oxygen sensor, Injection) – Canister purge
1140 AAir blower
1230 AWindscreen wiper
1430 AAir pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater
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T o o p e n t h e fl a p , p u l l a t t h e e d g e .
L o c k i n g fi l l e r c a p
T u r n t h e k e y a q u a r t e r t u r n t o l o c k a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p .
W h e n r e f u e l l i n g , p l a c e t h e c a p i n t h e s u p p o r t p r o v i d e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fi l l e r fl a p .
F o r a p e t r o l e n g i n e w i t h a c a t a - l y t i c c o n v e r t e r , u n l e a d e d f u e l i s c o m p u l s o r y .
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o e n s u r e t h a t o n l y u n l e a d e d p e t r o l c a n b e p u t i n .
W h e n y o u a r e s e e k i n g t o fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t p e r s i s t a f t e r t h e t h i r d c u t - o f f ; t h a t c o u l d c a u s e y o u r v e h i c l e t o m a l f u n c t i o n .
F u e l t a n k c a p a c i t y ( i n l i t r e s ) : A p p r o x . 4 7 .
I f y o u s h o u l d p u t i n f u e l t h a t i s n o t s u i t a b l e f o r y o u r v e h i c l e ' s e n g i n e t y p e , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o h a v e t h e t a n k d r a i n e d b e f o r e y o u s t a r t t h e e n g i n e a g a i n .
FUEL QUALITY
A l a b e l i n s i d e t h e fi l l e r fl a p t e l l s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o u s e .
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
T h e p e t r o l e n g i n e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o r u n o n R O N 9 5 .
H o w e v e r , f o r b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) , w e r e c o m m e n d R O N 9 8 .
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HEADLAMP UNIT 1 : D i p p e d b e a m 2 : M a i n b e a m 3 : S i d e l a m p 4 : D i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o rNote: A light misting may appear on the headlamp surface in certain conditions of use.
D i p p e d b e a m
T i l t t h e m e t a l l i c s p r i n g h o l d i n g t h e fl a p g i v i n g a c c e s s t o t h e l a m p b u l b s .
O p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e c o n n e c t o r .
D i s e n g a g e t h e r e t a i n i n g s p r i n g .
T a k e o u t t h e b u l b .
B u l b : H 7
M a i n b e a m
T i l t t h e m e t a l l i c s p r i n g h o l d i n g t h e fl a p g i v i n g a c c e s s t o t h e l a m p b u l b s .
O p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e c o n n e c t o r .
P r e s s a n d d i s e n g a g e t h e b a r s 1 a n d 2 .
T a k e o u t t h e b u l b .
B u l b : H 1
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F r o n t d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
T i l t t h e m e t a l l i c s p r i n g h o l d i n g t h e fl a p g i v i n g a c c e s s t o t h e l a m p b u l b s .
O p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p .
R o t a t e t h e b u l b - h o l d e r a q u a r t e r t u r n a n d p u l l .
T a k e o u t t h e b u l b .
B u l b : P Y 2 1 W ( y e l l o w )
S i d e l a m p
T i l t t h e m e t a l l i c s p r i n g h o l d i n g t h e fl a p g i v i n g a c c e s s t o t h e l a m p b u l b s .
O p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p .
R o t a t e t h e b u l b - h o l d e r a q u a r t e r t u r n a n d p u l l .
B u l b : W 5
S i d e r e p e a t e r d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
T o c h a n g e t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s i d e r e p e a t e r , p u s h i t f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s t o d e t a c h i t , t h e n p u l l i t t o w a r d s y o u .
H o l d t h e c a b l e a n d d i s c o n n e c t i t .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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I n t e r i o r l a m p
U n c l i p t h e t r a n s p a r e n t c o v e r o f t h e i n t e r i o r l a m p t o r e a c h t h e b u l b .
B u l b : W 5 W
S p o t l a m p s
U n c l i p t h e t r a n s p a r e n t c o v e r o f t h e i n t e r i o r l a m p t o r e a c h t h e b u l b .
B u l b : W 5 W
B o o t l a m p
U n c l i p t h e l e n s u n i t t o a c c e s s t h e b u l b .
B u l b : W 5 W