bonnet Citroen C3 2013 2.G User Guide

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Battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it: )
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch, ) secure the bonnet stay,)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Start system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;the involvement of a CITRO

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Changing a front or rear wiper blade


Removal
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.


Before removing a front
wi
per blade
)Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.

This position must be used in order to avoid damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
) Switch on the ignition. )
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacin
g a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.

Technical data
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Identifi cation markings
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the left hand centre pillar. It bears the followin
g information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

Wheels which are fitted with 205/45 R17tyres cannot be fitted with snowchains. For more information, contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.

Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under
the bonnet.This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compar tment filter. Various visible markings
for the identification of your vehicle.
D. Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the left hand centre pillar.

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Visual search
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Instrument panels 23 -24 Warning lamps 25 -34Indicators 35-37 Adjustment buttons 38 -39- trip distance recorder /clock - lighting dimmer/ black panel

Instruments and controls
Lighting controls 79-82 Headlamp adjustment 83Stop & Star t 124-126
Speed limiter 128 -129Cruise control 130-131
Dashboard fuses 164-166

Opening the bonnet 136
Rear view mirror 65 Zenith windscreen blind 6 Sun visor 90

Wiper controls 84-86 Trip computer 40 - 42

Audio system 251-270 Setting the date/time 44, 49 eMyWay 197-249 Setting the date/time 50 -51 Emergency or assistance call 195 -196
Ventilation / Heating 52-56 Manual air conditioning 54-55 Digital air conditioning 57-58 Demisting - Defrosting (rear screen) 59
Interior mood lighting 88

Steering wheel adjustment 65Horn 106


Scented air freshener 60
Multifunction screens 43-49
Hazard warning lamps 105


Manual gearbox 115 Gear shift indicator 116
Electronic gearbox 117-120
Automatic gearbox 121-123
Parking brake 115
Door mirrors 64Electric windows 70-71

Visual search
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Running out of Diesel 137

Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 140 -141 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid-additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)


Changing bulbs 157-163 - front - rear - interior

Checking c omponents 142-143 - battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads/discs
Engine compar tment fuses 167-170
Battery 171-173 Energy economy mode 174


Bonnet 136
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 138
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 139


Petrol engines 18 4 -18 6
LPG engines 187-18 8
Diesel engines 189-192
Dimensions 193
Identification markings 194

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Alphabetical index
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ABS and EBFD systems.............................107Accessories ................................................182Accessory socket, 12V.................................91Adjusting headlamps....................................83Adjusting head restraints ..............................62Adjusting the steering wheel.........................65Airbags ...................................................97, 111Airbags, curtain ....................................113,114Airbags, front........................................111,114Airbags, lateral.....................................113,114Air conditioning.................................53, 54, 57Air conditioning, digital..................................57Air conditioning, manual ...............................54Air filter........................................................r142Air flow....................................................54, 58Air intake.................................................55, 58Air recirculation.......................................55, 58Air vents ........................................................52Ambient temperature (display) ......................23Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................107Anti-pinch ......................................................70Anti-theft........................................................67Armrest, front................................................90Assistance call ....................................106,196Audible warning..........................................106Audio streaming (Bluetooth)...............236, 263Audio system...............................................251Automatic illumination of headlamps......79, 82Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .... 105Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...................................................84, 86Auxiliary socket...................................237,260Auxiliary sockets ...................91, 237, 258, 260
Child lock.....................................................104Children ..........................................95-104,112Child seats ............................................95-103Child seats, conventional..............................98Clock .............................................................38Closing the boot......................................66, 75Closing the doors ....................................66,72Connectors, audio .................91, 237,258, 260Coolant level...............................................141Courtesy mirror.............................................r90Cruise control..............................................130Cup holder.....................................................r89
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Capacity, fuel tank........................................76CD MP3...............................................233,257Central locking........................................66, 73Changing a bulb ................................... 157-163Changing a fuse ...................................164-170Changing a wheel................................149-156Changing a wiper blade ........................86,175Changing the remote control battery ............68Changing the time.........................................38Checking levels ...................................140,141Checking the engine oil level................37, 140Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......148Checks .................................................138-143
Battery.................................................142, 171Battery, charging .........................................172Battery, remote control...........................68,69Black panel....................................................39Blind ................................................................6Bluetooth (hands-free)......................................220,261Bluetooth (telephone)..........................220, 261Bonnet .........................................................136Boot...............................................................75Boot lamp..............................................88,163Brake discs ..................................................143Brake lamps................................................161Brake pads .................................................. 143Braking assistance system .........................107
Daytime running lamps.................................83Deactivating the passenger airbag........................................................112Deactivating the rear windows......................71Defrosting ................................................56,59Demisting................................................56,59Dials and gauges .................................... 23, 24Diesel additive level....................................141Dimensions.................................................193Dipped beam .........................................79,158Dipstick..................................................37,140Direction indicators.....................105, 15 8, 161Doors.............................................................72Doors emergency control.............................74Door pockets .................................................89Driving economically ....................................21
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Jack .............................................................149JACK socket..........................91, 237, 258,260
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Keeping children safe....................95-104, 112Key in ignition warning..................................67Key with remote control..........................66-69
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Labels, identification ................................... 194Lamps, front................................................157Lamps, rear.................................................r161Lamps, warning and indicator.................r25-34LED daytime running lamps..........................83Level, brake fluid ......................................... 140Levels and checks................................138-141Lighting, guide-me home........................81, 82Lighting, interior..............................r87, 88, 163Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...............157-163Lighting control stalk.....................................79Lighting dimmer............................................r39Loading..........................................................21Load reduction mode..................................174Localised assistance call ............................196
Localised emergency call...........................196Locating your vehicle....................................67Locking from the inside .................................73LPG.............................................................187Low fuel level................................................76
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Main beam ............................................79,159Maintenance..................................................21Markings, identification............................... 194Mat ................................................................92Menu, main.................................................254Mirror, rear view ............................................65Mirrors, door..................................................r64Misfuel prevention.........................................78Motorway function (direction indicators)................................. 105Mountings for ISOFIX seats...............101,103MP3 CD...............................................233, 257Music media players ...................................232
Navigation...................................................203Number plate lamps .................................... 161
Oil filter........................................................r142Oil level ..................................................37,140Opening the bonnet....................................136Opening the boot....................................66, 75Opening the doors ..................................66,72Opening the fuel filler flap.............................76Operation indicator lamps .......................25-34
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Paint colour code........................................194Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r94Parking brake...................................... 115, 143Parking sensors, rear..................................r132Particle emission filter........................r141,142Passenger compartment filter....................r142Player, CD MP3...................................233, 257Port, USB..............................91,237, 258, 260Priming the fuel system ..............................137Protecting children.........................95-104, 112Puncture......................................................144
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