engine CITROEN C3 PLURIEL 2007 Owner's Guide
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Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n t h e m a r k s MIN. and MAX.on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, in more than
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Remark: T h e c o o l i n g f a n m a y o p e r a t e f o r a r o u n d 1 0 m i n u t e s a f t e r t h e engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
L E V E L S
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
W a i t 1 5 m i n u t e s o r f o r t h e t e m p e r - a t u r e t o b e l o w e r t h a n 1 0 0 ° C a n d then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
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H Di 7 0 E N G I N E
The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
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D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T
Priming the fuel system
Detach the protection cover to access the priming pump.
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a C I T R O Ë N dealer can guarantee.
Draining water from the fuel fi l t e r
Purge regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor located at the base of t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until the water has com-pletely drained away.
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.
In the event of running out of fuel: A f t e r fi l l i n g ( 5 l i t r e s m i n i m u m ) , operate the manual priming pump until some resistance is felt.
Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t , w a i t 1 5 s e c o n d s b e f o r e trying again.
If the engine fails to start after sev-eral attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, acceler-ate slightly to complete the bleed-ing of the circuit.
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C A P A C I T I E S
Engine typeEngine oil capacities (in litres) (1)
1.4i engine3.2
1.6i 16V engine3.2
HDi 70 engine3.8
(1) D r a i n , r e fi l l a n d r e p l a c e o i l fi l t e r .
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )3.5
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F U S E S
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
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.
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T A B L E O F F U S E S
F 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, ESP)
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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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 batteryC. Earth point on broken down vehicle
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 with each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the diagram. orderCheck 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.Note: For any operation necessitating a disconnection of the bat-tery, you must wait 3 minutes after switching the ignition off, taking no action which will prevent the vehicle's electrical system from going to sleep (such as operating the doors and tailg ate, pressing the buttons on the remote control, etc.).
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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R E F U E L L I N G
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
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p .
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside o f t h e fi l l e r fl a p .
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
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 cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): A p p r o x . 4 7 .
If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained be fore you start the engine again.
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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T O W I N G – L I F T I N G
Towing with wheels on the ground
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
Movable towing eye
The towing ring is detachable and c a n b e fi t t e d e i t h e r a t t h e f r o n t o r a t the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed in the jack's protective holder in the spare wheel.
When the engine is not running, the steering and the bra king are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Advice
Towing at low speed over a very short distance is authorised in exceptional cases depending on the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to have your vehicle transported on a recovery truck.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOW-ING SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
Place the selector on position N (neutral).
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G E N E R A L
MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.
Observe your vehicle's towing limits.
It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and s p e e d l i m i t s a s s p e c i fi e d b y l e g i s -lation in each country.
For further information about the towing capacity of your vehicle and its max. authorised Gross Train Weight, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Engine type1.4iBVM1.6i 16VBVMPHDi 70BVM
Fuel tank capacity A p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 7 l i t r e s
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol R O N 9 5 - R O N 9 8Diesel fuel
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g 5 7 4
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) (In the highest gear) 1 6 0 ( 9 9 ) 1 8 2 ( 1 1 3 ) 1 5 8 ( 9 8 )
Weights (kg)
U n l a d e n w e i g h t ( M A V ) 1 1 3 6 1 1 7 7 1 1 8 9
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC) 1 5 0 6 1 5 4 3 1 5 3 6
Maximum weight on rear axle (CMAE AR) 7 3 5 7 3 5 7 3 5
Gross train weight (MTRA) 2 1 0 6 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 6
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (Within the Gross Train Weight limit) 8 5 0 8 5 0 8 5 0
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 5 4 0 6 0 0 5 4 0
Trailer nose weight 3 2 3 2 3 2
Maximum roof rack load 5 0
Dimensions of chainable tyres 1 8 5 / 6 5 R 1 5