warning Citroen C3 2014 2.G Workshop Manual
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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-
fixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX " mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine : take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
audible signal and a message that the particle
emissions filter additive level is too low.
Checks
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according to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-
t
emporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
as s
oon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40
mph
(60
km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive
level" section.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12
V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of
regeneration of the particle emissions
filter may be accompanied by the smell
of "burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of blockage of
the particle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
de
pending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as
often if necessar y .
a c
logged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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F Start the compressor by placing the switch at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
T
o deflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F
o
n
ce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F
R
emove the kit then stow it. Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
Refer to the "Under-inflation detection"
section.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information, refer to the
"Under-inflation detection" section.
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Changing direction indicator
bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F
P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
d
i
sconnect the bulb connector.
F
S
pread the springs to release the bulb.
F
P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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 preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.am
ber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
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Towing your vehicle
F on the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
on t he rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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"Comfort"
sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module,
smoking kit, fragrance cartridges, front centre
armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp,
front and rear parking sensors, cup holder,
coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows... "Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front
foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,
chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe
finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
handles... "Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot
containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, door sill
protectors, bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outside
the CITROËN
dealer network, this must
be done making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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"Multimedia": b
luetooth® hands-free kit, support for b
luetooth® hands-free kit, audio systems with
steering controls inter face, portable satellite
navigation system, semi-integral portable
navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system,
d
Vd
player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, US
b
b
o
x, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/
smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephone
charge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn
dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
di
rective
(2004/104/EC).
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
by g
oing to a CITR
oËn
dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECH
n
a
T
URE" range
-
products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...), ... The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITR
oËn
may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
Euro 6
Gearboxes ManualManualElectronic Electronic
Model codes:
SC... ZMZ0
HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ6/PS
-
U
nladen weight 9739751 060 980
-
K
erb weight 1 0481 050 1 13 51 055
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 5001 5111 5151 5 41
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o
n a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 3 41
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o
n a 12 % gradient 450
800 800 500
-
B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775
1 10 0 1 10 0 800
-
U
nbraked trailer 450520520500
-
R
ecommended nose weight 46464646
*
T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95V Ti 120
Gearboxes ElectronicManualAutomatic
Model codes:
SC... 8FP0/P
5FS05FS9
-
U
nladen weight 1 0791 0751 089
-
K
erb weight 1 15 41 1501 16 4
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 5811 579 1 612
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o
n a 12 % gradient 2 481
2 479 2 512
-
B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o
n a 12 % gradient 900
900900
-
B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 150
1 1501 150
-
U
nbraked trailer 570570570
-
R
ecommended nose weight 464646
*
T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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