2008 Citroen C3 PLURIEL DAG Owner's Manual

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D. To lock the boot compartment cover: First close the tailgate 1then the boot cover 2.
The tailgate opening control is accessed via the mobile fl ap in the boot compartment cover.
To remove the boot compartment cover, proceed in reverse order.
Do not place any object on the boot compartment cover.

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The side covers are to be found on the interior face of the boot com-partment cover.
Positioning the side covers:
Deploy the ring located beneath the cover.
Make sure that the telescopic han-dles are in the fully up position when placing the side covers.
Place the cover in the location vacated by the arch.
Lower the telescopic handle with the palm of your hand to lock the cover in position.

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Aero-acoustic defl ector
Your vehicle is equipped with an aero-acoustic mobile defl ector for sup-pressing any air turbulence which may occur when driving in saloon confi gu-ration with the roof open.
Operation
The defl ector deploys automatically when the roof is opened.
The latch A permits you to immobilise it.
Advice:
To improve your comfort when in cabriolet or spider confi guration, it is rec-ommended:to have the front and rear windows up
to immobilise the acoustic defl ector in the closed position.
In saloon confi guration with the roof closed for driving at high speed, you are recommended to immobilise the aero-acoustic defl ector in the cl osed position.

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Bonnet release
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then in notch 2 (See arrow indication).
Warning: Do not pull the strut towards the front.
To close
Fit the strut in its place.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut. Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Action the control A situated below the chevrons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.

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Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and head-lamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See “Capacities”.
Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 min-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 switched off for at least 10 min-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.
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Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be 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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Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
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
The fl uid level should be between the marks 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: If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the 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.
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Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the temper-ature to be lower than 100°C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.

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