2008 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet).B. Assisting battery.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact wit h each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the orderdiagram. Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly .
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face a nd especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
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Fuseboxes
There are two fuse boxes, one below the dashboard and one under the bonnet.
Dashboard fuses
The fuse box is located in the lower glovebox compartment. To access the fuses, open the glove box, pull the handle on the fuse box cover.
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.
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Pliers AReplace 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 replacement fuses.

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T A B L E O F F U S E SD A S H B O A R D F U S E S
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35 AAirbags
410 ADiagnostic socket – Particle fi lter additive – Clutch switch – Steering angle sensor
530 ARear window – Sun roof
630 AScreen wash
820 ADigital clock – Controls at the steering wheel – Radio – Display
930 ACigar-lighter – Digital clock – Interior lamps – Vanity mirror
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

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Fusebox
To access the fusebox located in the engine compartment, remove the battery cover and detach the lid.
After a repair, take care to reclose the cover.
Any action on the MAXI fuses (that give extra protection) (in grey in the diagrams), located in the fuseboxes, should be left to a CITROËN dealer.grey in the diagrams), lthe dia
Fuses under the bonnet

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120 AWater-in-diesel-fuel sensor
215 AHorn
310 AScreen wash
420 AHeadlamp wash
515 AFuel pump
610 APower steering
710 ACoolant level sensor
825 AStarter
910 AECUs (ABS, ESP)
1030 AEngine control actuators (Ignition coil, Electrovalve, Oxygen sensor, Injection) – Canister purge
1140 AAir blower
1230 AWindscreen wiper
1430 AAir pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater

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To open the fl ap, pull at the edge.
Locking fi ller cap
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock and unlock the fi ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside of the fi ller fl ap.
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
The fi ller neck is narrower to ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
When you are seeking to fi ll your tank, do not persist after the third cut-off; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): Approx. 47.
If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained be fore you start the engine again.
FUEL QUALITY
A label inside the fi ller fl ap tells you which type of fuel to use.
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
The petrol engines are designed to run on RON 95.
However, for better performance (petrol engine), we recommend RON 98.

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HEADLAMP UNIT1: Dipped beam2: Main beam3: Sidelamp4: Direction indicatorNote: A light misting may appear on the headlamp surface in certain conditions of use.
Dipped beam
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the retaining spring.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H7
Main beam
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Press and disengage the bars 1and 2.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H1
Front foglamps
Bulb: H1

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Front direction indicator
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: PY 21 W (yellow)
Sidelamp
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl ap giving access to the lamp bulbs.
Open the access fl ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Bulb: W 5
Side repeater direction indicator
To change the direction indicator side repeater, push it forwards or rearwards to detach it, then pull it towards you.
Hold the cable and disconnect it.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.