light CITROEN C3 2016 Owner's Manual
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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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C H A N G I N G B U L B S
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 .
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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 .
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V E H I C L E I D E N T I F I C A T I O N
A. Chassis number plateOn the left hand door centre pillarOr,
A’. In the boot close to the catch.1. EU type approval number.2. V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n N o . ( V I N ) .3. Gross vehicle weight.4. Gross train weight.5. Maximum weight on front axle.6. Maximum weight on rear axle.B. Body serial numberC. Paint colour codeTyre reference
Tyre pressures
All CITROËN original replacement parts are available exclusively within the dealer network.
For your safety and in order to remain within the terms of the guarantee, you are advised to use only CITROËN replacement parts.For your safety and in order to remain within the terms of order to remain
Fitting parts or units not supplied by CITROËN may even result in violation of the law, if it involves non-compliance with regulations concerning safety, pollution control, interference suppression and the noise leve l of the vehicle. Fitting such parts or units could also deprive the user of any re course against the maker.
This applies in particular to: parts of the braking equipmen t, lighting and signalling equipment, engine equipment, the exhaust system, steering system, structural and suspension parts.