2010.5 Citroen C3 DAG Owner's Manual

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CHECKS
Additive level (Diesel with particle
emissions filter)
According to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:

- fi xed illumination of the particle emissions fi lter warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message that the
particle emissions fi lter additive level is
too low,
or

- fi xed illumination of the service warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message that the particle emissions
fi lter additive level is too low.
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used
oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful
to health or indeed very corro-
sive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide and ac-
cording to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
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
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and speci-
fi cation, for which the involvement of a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop is required when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery. 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.

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CHECKS
Manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn. Brake disc wear
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
equivalent quality and specifi ca-
tion.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN se-
lects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited .
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
According to your version of instrument
panel, the start of saturation of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter is indicated by:
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.
-
fi xed illumination of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter warning
lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage
of the particle emissions fi lter,
or
- temporary illumination of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that
there is a risk of blockage of
the particle emissions fi lter.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the
"Additive level" section. SensoDrive gearbox The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The speed limit sticker I must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
with a tyre repaired using this
type of kit.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor. Description of the kit

A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B. On "I" /off "O" switch.

C. Defl ation button.

D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E. Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various infl ation adaptors for accessories, such as balls,
bicycle tyres...
F. Sealant cartridge.

G. White pipe with cap for repair.

H. Black pipe for infl ation.

I. Speed limit sticker.
Access to the kit

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Avoid removing any foreign bod-
ies which have penetrated into
the tyre.
Repair procedure

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the selector A to the
"sealant" position.

 Check that the switch B is in
position "O" .
1. Sealing

 Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

 Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

 Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running.
Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B to position "I" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
 Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve- hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this in-
dicates that the tyre is not repair-
able; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop for as-
sistance.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the techni- cian that you have used this
kit. After inspection, the tech-
nician will inform you wheth-
er the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.
2. Infl ation

 Turn the selector A to the
"air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-
sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ),
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing the cartridge
 Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-
sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

 Remove the kit then stow it.

 Stow the black pipe.

 Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

 Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop. Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi- cycle tyres...).

 Turn the selector A to the
"Air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors supplied with the kit fi rst.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels (if your
vehicle has them).

4. Socket for the security wheel
bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" wheel bolts.