Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.

The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave, you practise fitting the snowchains on a level and dry surface.If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no par t of the chain or itsfixings is in contact with the wheel rim. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
1
85/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16

205/45 R17 not chainable
For more information on snow chains
, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.)
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened.

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Changing a bulb
1.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Sidelamps (W5W).3. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).5.LED daytime running lamps.6.Front foglamps (PSX24W).


Front lamps
The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keepthe lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long,so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns).- do not touch the bulb directly with your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with anew bulb with the same type and specification.

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Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn andextract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab.) Disconnect the bulb connector.)
Spread the springs to release the bulb.)
Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.


Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates the failure of a bulb on that side.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing
of the headlamp.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

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bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector. )Spread the springs to release the bulb.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. ) Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on both sides. )
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.

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Changing integrated directionindicator side repeaters
)Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the base of the door mirror.)Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it.)Disconnect the repeater connector.)Replace the module.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain areplacement side repeater module.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
)
Access to the front foglamp is through the
aperture below the bumper.) Disconnect the black bulb holder connector, by pressing on the tab at the
top.) Remove the bulb-holder by pressing on the
2 clips (at the top and the bottom). ) Replace the module.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
To obtain a replacement module, contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Rear lamps
1.Brake / sidelamps (P21/5W).2.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)3. Foglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red)Reversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).
Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from inside the boot: )spread the four tabs and remove the bulbholder,
)turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
) open the boot,)
remove the access flap from the
corresponding side trim panel,)
unscrew the butterfly nut securing the lamp unit, )
unclip the lamp unit connector, )
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
Amber or red bulbs, such as thosefor the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour. The lamps on the tailgate are dummy units. They are there for aesthetic purposes only.

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Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
)Insert a thin screwdriver into one of theouter holes of the lens. )Push it outwards to unclip.
)Remove the lens. )Pull the bulb out and change it.
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
) Open the boot. )
Remove the plugs A
on the inner panel.)
Push on the centre of the lamp using
tw
o screwdrivers to lever it outwards.) Disconnect the connector and if necessary
the screenwash pipe from the lamp.) Turn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb aquar ter of a turn. )
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.

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Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1 / W5W)
Side readin
g lamps (2 / W5W)

Boot lamp (W5W)

Unclip the cover of the interior lamp 1
with a
thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the faulty bulb.

Unclip the cover o
f the reading lamp 2with a small screwdriver at the switch end for access
to the faulty bulb.
Unclip the unit b
y pushing it from the rear.



Central storage lamps (W5W)

Unclip the lamp for access to the bulb.

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Changing a fuse

The extraction tweezer and the spare fusestorage locations are fitted to the back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:)open the glove box lid,)unclip the fusebox cover by pulling on the side,)remove the cover completely,)remove the tweezer.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Identify the faulty fuse by checking thecondition of its filament.
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing.) Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating. ) Check that the number marked on thebox, the rating marked on the fuse and the
tables below all agree.GoodFailed
CITROËN will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with itsinstructions, in par ticular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.


Installing electricalaccessories
Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


Access to the tools

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Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the
tools".

Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH365 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH37
-Not used.
FH3
820 AHiFi amplifier.
FH3
9-Not used.
FH40
40 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1-Not used.
F
2-Not used.
F
35 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror, par ticle
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F530 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F
630 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window motor.
F75 ACourtesy lamp, side reading lamps.