Citroen C3 RHD 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security bolt socket 4 .
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
c ove r.
When using the "space-saver" type
temporary use spare wheel, do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITR
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dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary use spare wheel fitted to the
vehicle at one time.
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F Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with
the security bolt socket 4 .
F

T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts.
F

S
tow the tools in the box.
F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and remove it.
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Changing a bulb
1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
2. Sidelamps (W5W).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
L

ED daytime running lamps.
6.
F

ront foglamps (PSX24W).
Front lampsThe headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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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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Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
d
i
sconnect the bulb connector.
F

S
pread the springs to release the bulb.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F

P
ull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on
both sides.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
F Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the repeater between the repeater and the
base of the door mirror.
F

T
ilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater
and remove it.
F
d
i
sconnect the repeater connector.
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Contact a CITR
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dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
F access to the front foglamp is through the aperture below the bumper.
F
d
i
sconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at the
top.
F

R
emove the bulb-holder by pressing on the
2 clips (at the top and the bottom).
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r. To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITR
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITR
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Rear lamps
1. Brake / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
3.
F

oglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red)
R

eversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from inside the
boot: F

s
pread the four tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r,
F

t
urn the bulb a quarter of a turn and change
it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the access flap from the
corresponding side trim panel,
F

u
nscrew the butter fly nut securing the lamp
unit,
F

u
nclip the lamp unit connector,
F

e
xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
am

ber or red bulbs, such as those
for the direction indicators and rear
foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of
the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are dummy
units. They are there for aesthetic
purposes only.
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Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
F Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the outer holes of the lens.
F

P
ush it outwards to unclip.
F

R
emove the lens.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
Third brake lamp
(4 W5W bulbs)
F open the boot.
F R emove the plugs A on the inner panel.
F

P
ush on the centre of the lamp using
two
screwdrivers to lever it outwards.
F
d
i
sconnect the connector and if necessary
the screenwash pipe from the lamp.
F

T
urn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a
quarter of a turn.
F

P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1 / W5W)
Side reading lamps (2 / W5W)Boot lamp (W5W)
Unclip the cover of the interior lamp 1 with a
thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the faulty bulb.
Unclip the cover of the reading lamp 2 with a
small screwdriver at the switch end for access
to the faulty bulb. Unclip the unit by pushing it from the rear.
Central storage lamps (W5W)
Unclip the lamp for access to the bulb.
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Changing a fuseProcedure for replacing a faulty fuse with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the corresponding function.
The extraction tweezer and the spare fuse
storage locations are fitted to the back of the
dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the glove box lid,
F

u
nclip the fusebox cover by pulling at the
side,
F

r
emove the cover completely,
F

r
emove the tweezer.
Changing a fuse
before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
F
I
dentify the faulty fuse by checking the
condition of its filament.
F

U
se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing.
F

A
lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
F

C
heck that the number marked on the
box, the rating marked on the fuse and the
tables below all agree. Good
FailedCITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITR
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and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
be

fore installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITR
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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