bonnet Citroen C3 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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Direction indicators 103
Hazard warning lamps 1 03
Horn
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Emergency or assistance call

1
04
Under-inflation detection
1

05
Braking assistance systems

1
09
Trajectory control systems

1
10
Front seat belts

1
11
Airbags
1

13
Safety
Driving recommendations 1 17
Starting-switching off the engine 1 18
Parking brake

1
21
6 -speed manual gearbox

1
21
Electronic gearbox (ETG)

1
22
Automatic gearbox

1
27
Gear shift indicator

1
31
Stop & Start

1
32
Hill start assist

1
35
Speed limiter

1
36
Cruise control

1
38
Rear parking sensors

1
40
Reversing camera

1
42
driving
Emergency or assistance 2 15
7-inch touch screen tablet 2 17
Audio system

2
79
audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 14 4
Petrol engines 1 45
Diesel engines

1
46
Checking levels

1
47
Checks
15

0
Checks
Fuel tank 152
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 1 54
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

1
55
a

d
blu
e
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 56
Temporary puncture repair kit

1
66
Changing a wheel

1
71
Changing a bulb

1
78
Changing a fuse

1
85
Changing a wiper blade

1
92
Battery
1

93
Energy economy mode

1
96
Snow chains

1
97
Towing the vehicle

1
98
Towing a trailer

2
00
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 2
02
Petrol weights 2 04
LPG engines

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06
LPG weights

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07
Diesel engines

2
08
Diesel weights

2
10
Dimensions
2

12
Identification markings
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13
Visual search
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Contents

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Engine oil level
indicator*
On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level low
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -" .
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
The level shown will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
*
d
ep

ending on version.
1
Monitoring

79
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen
wiper position
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position


"0" . It is accompanied by the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Visibility

125
To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F
Sel
ect position R .
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position N , then to position R .
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round. Before switching off the engine:
-
c hange to position N to be in neutral,


or
-

l
eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
Never select neutral (position N ) when
moving.
Manual mode
F Select position M .
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will not
take place unless the driver operates the gear
selector or steering mounted control paddle
(unless the engine is close to its maximum
speed).
Reverse Stopping the vehicle
before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear selector
is in neutral (position N) and that the
parking brake is applied. When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
selector into the neutral (position N ).
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Operating faultMaintenance
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall.
a
l
l of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key. This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITRoËn
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
be

fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reactivation
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bonnet
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the bonnet stay C from its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open. F
T
ake the stay out of the support notch.
F
C
lip the stay in its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
F o
p
en the front left door.
F
P
ull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care.
be
fore doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S T a
R
T m o d e .
Closing
To avoid damaging the electric units,
the use of a high pressure jet wash
under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.
Checks

147
Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Checking using
the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). A = MA X
B = MINIf you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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155
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel.
F
o
p
en the bonnet.
F
d
e
pending on version, unclip the cover to
gain access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.
F
o
p
erate the starter until the engine starts.
F
d
e
pending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, do not try again.
op

erate the priming pump again, then
the starter.
BlueHDi 100 engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of die sel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F
o
p
erate the starter to run the engine.
If your vehicle has an H
di e

ngine, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
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Practical information

192
Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
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battery
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
af

ter refitting the battery by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop,
the Stop

& Start system will only
be active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle, a
period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8

hours).
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
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