engine Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Repair Manual

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

After refitting the battery by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,the Stop & Star t system will only be active after a continuous period of immobilisation of the vehicle, aperiod which depends on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours). Procedure for char
ging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery.

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Starting using another
batter
y

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
) Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.

First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a
batter
y charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when theengine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal C(or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle.)Star t the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.
)
Operate the star ter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not star t immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.


Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulationsand must not, in any circumstances, bediscarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.

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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery. All operations on the battery must becarried out in a well ventilated area away from naked flames and sourcesof sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; the battery must first be thawed out to avoid the risk of explosion. If the batteryhas been frozen, before charging have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop who will check that the internal components have not beendamaged and the casing is not cracked,which could cause a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.

Do not push the vehicle to star t the
engine if you have an electronic gearbox or automatic gearbox.

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Energy economy mode


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven. ) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be between five and thir ty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the correspondingparagraph).
If the telephone is being used at thesame time on the eMyWay audionavigation system, it will be interrupted after 10 minutes. S
ystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you canstill use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dippedbeam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined period of thirty minutes. S
ystem which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.








Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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To w i ng your vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Nfor an electronic or automatic gearbox).
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and drive for a shor tdistance only.


To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parkin
g brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.

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Towing a trailer


Driving advice


Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Drivin
g with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care. Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To 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.
) If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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Technical data
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Model codes:SC...ZMZ0HMZ0HMZ0/PHMZ0/PS8FP0/P5FS05FS9
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82VTi 95VTi 120
Gearboxes Manual(5-speed)
Manual(5 speed)

Electronic
(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)

Electronic (5-speed)
Manual(5-speed)

Automatic(4-speed)


Cubic capacity (cc) 9991 199
1 1991 397
1 598

Bore x stroke (mm) 71 x 84.175 x 90.5
75 x 90.5

77 x 7577 x 85.8

Max power: EU standard (kW) *

50
60
60

7088

Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
5 750
5 750
6 000
6 000

Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)95
118118

136

160

Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 000

2 750

2 750
4 000

4 250

F
uel Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded

Catalytic converter YesYes
Yes
Yes

Yes

OIL CAPACITIES
(in litres)

Engine (with filter replacement) 3.253.25
3.25
4.25

4.25
























Petrol engines and gearboxes

*

The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).

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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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit th
e towed load.

Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
GearboxesManualManualElectronicElectronic
Model codes:SC...ZMZ0HMZ0HMZ0/PHMZ0/PS



- Unladen weight 973975
1 060
980



- Kerb weight1 048
1 050
1 135 1 055


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 500

1 511
1 515
1 540



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 340



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient450 800800800



- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775 1 100

1 100

1 100



- Unbraked trailer
450
520520
520



- Recommended nose weight
46

464646

* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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.