Citroen C3 PLURIEL DAG 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008, Model line: C3 PLURIEL DAG, Model: Citroen C3 PLURIEL DAG 2008 1.GPages: 129, PDF Size: 7.38 MB
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L E V E L S
A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and head- l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See “Capacities”.
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the header tank.
E n g i n e h o t , w a i t a t l e a s t 1 5 m i n -utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12V battery
See “Starting with a slave battery”.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been s w i t c h e d o f f f o r a t l e a s t 1 0 m i n -utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX.on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reser-voir.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
Cabin particle filter/Odour filter
See “Maintenance Guide”.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult “User Precautions” at the end of this handbook.
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L E V E L S
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been s w i t c h e d o f f f o r a t l e a s t 1 0 m i n u t e s .
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maximum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n t h e m a r k s MIN. and MAX.on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, more than
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Remark: T h e c o o l i n g f a n m a y o p e r a t e f o r a r o u n d 1 0 m i n u t e s a f t e r t h e engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
L E V E L S
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
W a i t 1 5 m i n u t e s o r f o r t h e t e m p e r - a t u r e t o b e l o w e r t h a n 1 0 0 ° C a n d then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
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The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.
H D i e n g i n e s a r e t h e r e s u l t o f a d v a n c e d technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
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Priming the fuel system
Detach the protection cover to access the priming pump.
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a C I T R O Ë N dealer can guarantee.
Draining water from the fuel fi l t e r
Purge regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor located at the base of t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until the water has com-pletely drained away.
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.
In the event of running out of fuel: A f t e r fi l l i n g ( 5 l i t r e s m i n i m u m ) , operate the manual priming pump until some resistance is felt.
Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t , w a i t 1 5 s e c o n d s b e f o r e trying again.
If the engine fails to start after sev-eral attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, acceler-ate slightly to complete the bleed-ing of the circuit.
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C A P A C I T I E S
Engine typeEngine oil capacities (in litres) (1)
1.4i engine3.2
1.6i 16V engine3.2
HDi 70 engine3.8
(1) D r a i n , r e fi l l a n d r e p l a c e o i l fi l t e r .
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )3.5
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Fuseboxes
There are two fuse boxes, one below the dashboard and one under the bonnet.
Dashboard fuses
To access the fuses under the dashboard, detach the c o v e r b y s l i d i n g y o u r fi n g e r s i n t h e s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e bottom of the dashboard and the steering wheel.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse that has blown with one of the same rating (same colour).
Use the special pliers A stowed on the cover close to the fuseboxes, this includes a compartment for replace-ment fuses.
GoodBad
Pliers A
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T A B L E O F F U S E S
D A S H B O A R D F U S E S
Ref.RatingFunction
35 AAirbags
410 ADiagnostic socket – Clutch switch – Steering angle sensor
530 ARear window – Sun roof
630 AScreen wash
820 ADigital clock – Controls at the steering wheel – Radio – Display
930 A C i g a r - l i g h t e r – D i g i t a l c l o c k – I n t e r i o r l a m p s – V a n i t y m i r r o r
1015 AAlarm
1115 AIgnition switch – Diagnostic socket
1215 AAirbag ECU – Rain and brightness sensor
1415 AParking assistance – Instrument panel – Air conditioning – Blueto oth® telephone®
1530 A Central locking – Deadlocking
1740 AHeated rear screen
18SHUNTCUSTOMER PARK SHUNT