2009 CITROEN C3 DAG air condition
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CHECKS
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products Avoid prolonged contact of used
o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer (France) or an authorised
waste disposal site. CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
B a t t e r y The battery does not require
any maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r -
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
t h e m t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (re-
fer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d -
verse effect on the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or
at idle, you may, in exceptional
circumstances, notice the emis-
sion of water vapour at the ex-
haust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dashboard fuse box
The fuse box is placed in the lower sec-
t i o n o f t h e d a s h b o a r d ( l e f t - h a n d s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools". Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 A Trailer relay unit.
FH37 - Not used.
FH38 20 A H i F i a m p l i fi e r .
FH39 20 A Heated seats.
FH40 30 A Trailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 15 A Rear wiper.
F2 - Not used.
F3 5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic
m i r r o r , p a r t i c l e fi l t e r p u m p ( D i e s e l ) , d i a g n o s t i c
s o c k e t , a i r fl o w s e n s o r ( D i e s e l ) .
F5 30 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric
window control, front electric window motor.
F6 30 A Rear electric windows motors and driver's
electric window motor.
F7 5 A Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading
lamps.
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F8 20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation
radio, instrument panel with clock, alarm control
unit, alarm siren.
F9 30 A A u d i o s y s t e m ( a f t e r - m a r k e t ) , 1 2 V s o c k e t , p o r t a b l e
navigation support supply.
F10 15 A Steering wheel controls.
F11 15 A Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox
control unit.
F12 15 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit,
driving school module.
F13 5 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 A Parking assistance control unit, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, automatic air conditioning,
U S B B o x , H i F i a m p l i fi e r .
F15 30 A Locking.
F16 - Not used.
F17 40 A Rear screen and exterior mirrors demisting/
defrosting.
SH - PARC shunt.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
remove them and clean them.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month. Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-
out disconnecting the terminals
fi r s t .
Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the
doors before disconnecting the
battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the
battery, switch on the ignition
and wait 1 minute before start-
ing to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist fol-
lowing this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you should yourself re-
i n i t i a l i s e :
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation system.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System 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 condi-
tioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
remove them and clean them.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is to
be left unused for more than
one month. Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-
out disconnecting the terminals
fi r s t .
Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the
doors before disconnecting the
battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the
battery, switch on the ignition
and wait 1 minute before start-
ing to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist fol-
lowing this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you should yourself re-
i n i t i a l i s e :
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation system.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System 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 condi-
tioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with certain
f a c t o r y - fi t t e d a u d i o e q u i p m e n t :
- a dual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
- a coaxial aerial cable,
- basic interference suppression,
- cabling for speakers in the front doors and tweeters in the dash-
board,
- cabling for speakers in the rear doors,
- two 8-way connectors. Fitting an audio unit
T h e a u d i o u n i t i s fi t t e d i n p l a c e o f o n e
of the storage boxes located below the
heating and air conditioning control
panel.
Fitting speakers
I t i s p o s s i b l e t o fi t :
- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,
- 130 mm diameter speakers in the rear doors,
- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the dashboard. Connectors
8-way connector
(A)
A 1 : -
A 2 : -
A 3 : -
A 4 : -
A 5 : -
A 6 : ( + v e ) I g n i t i o n p o s i t i v e ( i n t h i s c a s e ,
the audio equipment only op-
e r a t e s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n )
A 7 : ( + v e ) P e r m a n e n t
A 8 : E a r t h
Never use a separate wire to
c o n n e c t t h e ( + ) o f y o u r a u d i o
equipment (risk of discharging of
t h e b a t t e r y ) .
8-way connector (B)
B 1 : ( + ) R e a r r i g h t s p e a k e r
B 2 : ( - ) R e a r r i g h t s p e a k e r
B 3 : ( + ) F r o n t r i g h t s p e a k e r a n d t w e e t e r
B 4 : ( - ) F r o n t r i g h t s p e a k e r a n d t w e e t e r
B 5 : ( + ) F r o n t l e f t s p e a k e r a n d t w e e t e r
B 6 : ( - ) F r o n t l e f t s p e a k e r a n d t w e e t e r
B 7 : ( + ) R e a r l e f t s p e a k e r
B 8 : ( - ) R e a r l e f t s p e a k e r Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer to obtain a
suitable wiring harness.
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial co-
axial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.