Citroen C3 PLURIEL 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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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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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 battery
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 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 g oing to sleep (such as operating the doors and tailgate, pressing the buttons on the remote control, etc.).
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity 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
To open the fl ap, pull at the edge.
Locking fi ller cap
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock and unlock the fi ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside of the fi ller fl ap.
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
The fi ller neck is narrower to ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
When you are seeking to fi ll your tank, do not persist after the third cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): Approx. 47.
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 label inside the fi ller fl ap tells you which type of fuel to use.
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
The petrol engines are designed to run on RON 95.
However, for better performance (petrol engine), we recommend RON 98.

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C H A N G I N G B U L B S
HEADLAMP UNIT1. Dipped beams2. Main beams3. Sidelamps4. The direction indicator warn-ing lampsNote: A light misting may appear on the headlamp surface in certain conditions of use.
Note: To change the bulbs in the LH headlamp lens:Remove the battery cover.
Detach the fusebox cover.

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Front direction indicator
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Release the bulb.
Bulb: PY 21 W (amber).
Sidelamps
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Bulb: W 5 W
Side repeater direction indi-cator
To change the direction indicator side repeater, push it forwards or rearwards to detach it, then pull it towards you.
Hold the cable and disconnect it.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Interior lamp
Unclip the transparent cover of the interior lamp to reach the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Spotlamps
Unclip the transparent cover of the interior lamp to reach the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Boot lamp
Unclip the transparent cover of the interior lamp to reach the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W

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Rear lamp unit
Identify the failed bulb.
Bulbs: 1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps: P 21 W/5 W.2. Direction indicator: PY 21 W.3. Foglamp: P 21 W.Left hand sideReversing lamp: P 21 W.
Right hand side
RemovalRemove the tailgate balancing strut by removing the retaining clip.
Undo the lamp fi xing screws.Remove the bulb- holder to access the bulb.

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Third stoplampUndo the fi xing screws to remove the tailgate interior trim.
Unclip the bulb- holder to access the bulbs.
Bulb: W 5 W.

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Towbar
We recommend you to have this device fi tted by a CITROËN Dealer, who will be acquainted with your vehicle’s tow-ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.
Dimensions (in metres)
A: 0.738
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
To avoid damage, do not remove the roof arches with the roof bars attached. Make sure that the load on the roof is n ot hindering the sliding of the folding roof.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use safety and
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to si de winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.Note: It is possible to open the sun roof even when the roof bars are present.