engine Citroen C3 PLURIEL 2008 1.G Owner's Guide
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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 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.).
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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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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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.
Vehicles with manual gearbox (diesel engine)
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t b e i n n e u t r a l . If neutral is not engaged, certain brake components may be dama ged and braking assistance may not function when re-starting the engine.
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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
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( I N L I T R E S / 1 0 0 K M ( M I L E S P E R G A L L O N ) )
T h e s e c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s a r e e s t a b l i s h e d a c c o r d i n g t o D i r e c t i v e 8 0 / 1 2 6 8 / C E E . F u e l c o n s u m p t i o n c a n v a r y d e p e n d - i n g o n s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , v e h i c l e l o a d , h o w t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n m a i n t a i n e d a n d on use of accessories.
Engine type1.4i1.6i 16 VHDi 70
Saloon B V M B V M P B V M
Urban 8 . 9 ( 3 1 . 7 ) 8 . 3 ( 3 4 . 0 ) 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 )
Extra urban 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 ) 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 ) 4 . 0 ( 7 0 . 6 )
Combined 6 . 8 ( 4 1 . 5 ) 6 . 6 ( 4 2 . 8 ) 4 . 5 ( 6 2 . 8 )
CO2 emissions
Combined (g/km) 1 6 3 1 5 7 1 2 0
T h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s q u o t e d a r e c o r r e c t a t t i m e o f g o i n g to press.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.
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Self-adhesive manufacturer’s plateA. On the LH door aperture, above the striker plate.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. Paint colour codeTyre reference
Tyre pressures
C. Factory serial no. under the windscreenD. Body serial number
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 part s.dealer network. 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 vehi-cle.
Fitting such parts or units could also deprive the user of any recourse against the maker.
This applies in particular to: parts of the braking equipment, lighting and sig-nalling equipment, engine equipment, the exhaust system, ste ering system, structural and suspension parts.