2010 Citroen C3 service
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MONITORING
The level read will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 15 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" ,
linked with the service warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up to prevent damage to
the engine.
Lack of oil
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL
--" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never exceed
this level (risk of da-
mage to the engine),
- B = min; top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p o n y o u r
engine.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Example: setting of the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting
Press the " " or " " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the menu
required.
Press the " " or " " buttons,
then the "OK" button to select the
"Guide-me-home headlamps" line.
Press the " " or " " buttons to set the
value required (15, 30 or 60 seconds),
then press the "OK" b u t t o n t o c o n fi r m .
Press the " " or " " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the "OK"
b o x a n d c o n fi r m o r p r e s s t h e "ESC"
button to cancel.
Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected,
you can change the language used by
the display (Deutsch, English, Espanol,
Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Portugues,
Portugues-Brasil, Türkçe * ). "Telephone" Menu
F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , c o n fi g u r a t i o n
by the driver of the multifunction
screen must only be done when
stationary.
Display configuration
Once this menu has been selected, you
can gain access to the following settings:
- brightness-video setting,
- date and time setting,
- selection of units.
Once the fuel consumption units
have been changed to mpg, the
information in the screen rela-
ting to speed and distance also
changes to mph and miles re-
spectively. With Audio system on, once this menu
i s s e l e c t e d y o u c a n c o n fi g u r e y o u r
Bluetooth hands-free system (pairing),
view the various telephone directories
(list of calls, services...) and manage
your calls (call, hang up, second call,
secret mode...).
For more information on the "Telephone"
function, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and telematics" section.
* According to country of destination.
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ACCESS
ALARM
System which protects and provides a
deterrent against the theft of your vehi-
cle. It provides two types of protection,
e x t e r i o r a n d i n t e r i o r , a s w e l l a s a s e l f -
protection function.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the ve-
hicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to
enter the vehicle by forcing a door, the
boot or the bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle
or a window partially open, deactivate
the interior volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to put the wires of the siren, the central
control or the battery out of service. Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
Switch off the ignition and get out of
the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the locking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator
lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e p e r s e c -
ond.
T h e e x t e r i o r p e r i m e t e r p r o t e c t i o n i s a c -
tivated, 5 seconds after the locking but-
ton on the remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is acti-
vated, 45 seconds after the locking but-
ton on the remote control is pressed. Deactivation
Unlock the vehicle using the unlock-
ing button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator
lamp on button A switches off.
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s
to the alarm system, this could
cause malfunctions. If an opening - door or boot - is
not closed fully, the vehicle is not
l o c k e d , b u t t h e e x t e r i o r p e r i m -
eter protection will be activated
after 45 seconds at the same
time as the interior volumetric
protection.
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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 summer
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 environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
s a r y (refer to the "Engines" section).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance 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 excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.
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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 summer
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 environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
s a r y (refer to the "Engines" section).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance 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 excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.
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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 circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer. Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a -
tions.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly
prohibited .
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* T h e s e r v i c e s a v a i l a b l e d e p e n d o n t h e n e t w o r k ,
t h e S I M c a r d a n d t h e c o m p a t i b i l i t y o f t h e B l u e t o o t h telephone used. Check the telephone manual and with your network provider for details of the services available to you. A list of mobile telephones with the best level of compatibility is available from the dealer network.
B L U E T O O T H T E L E P H O N E
C O N N E C T I N G A T E L E P H O N E
F o r r e a s o n s o f s a f e t y a n d b e c a u s e t h e y r e q u i r e p r o l o n g e d a t t e n t i o n F o r r e a s o n s o f s a f e t y a n d b e c a u s e t h e y r e q u i r e p r o l o n g e d a t t e n t i o n o n t h e p a r t o f t h e d r i v e r , t h e o p e r a t i o n s f o r p a i r i n g t h e B l u e t o o t h o n t h e p a r t o f t h e d r i v e r , t h e o p e r a t i o n s f o r p a i r i n g t h e B l u e t o o t h mobile telephone to the hands-free system of the My Wa MyWay must be c a r r i e d o u t w i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y . T h e i g n i t i o n m u s t b e o n . c a r r i e d o u t w i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y . T h e i g n i t i o n m u s t b e o n .
Activate the telephone's Bluetooth function. The last telephone connected is reconnected automatically.
E n t e r t h e a u t h e n t i c a t i o n c o d e o n t h e telephone. The code to be entered is displayed on the screen.
T o c h a n g e t h e t e l e p h o n e c o n n e c t e d , p r e s s t h e P H O N E b u t t o n , t h e n s e l e c t Phone Menu and press the dial to c o n fi r m .
Once the telephone has been connected, MyWay can s can synchronise the address book and the call list. This synchronisation ation may take a f e w m i n u t e s * .
Select "Connect phone". Select the t e l e p h o n e a n d p r e s s t o c o n fi r m .
T h e l i s t o f t e l e p h o n e s c o n n e c t e d p r e v i o u s l y ( 4 m a x i m u m ) a p p e a r s T h e l i s t o f t e l e p h o n e s c o n n e c t e d p r e v i o u s l y ( 4 m a x i m u m ) a p p e a r s on the multifunction screen. Select the telephone r equir required for a new connection.
P r e s s t h e P H O N E b u t t o n .
F o r a fi r s t c o n n e c t i o n , s e l e c t "Search phone" and press the dial to c o n fi r m . T h e n s e l e c t t h e n a m e o f t h e telephone.
S E A R C H P H O N E
C O N N E C T P H O N E
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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than 2 seconds. Flashing of the green indicator lamp and a v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e CITROËN Emergency team * . v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e t o t h e
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green indicator lamp goes off.
ASSISTANCE CALL
If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network, w e i n v i t e y o u t o h a v e a d e a l e r c h e c k t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e s e s e r v i c e s a n d , i f d e s i r e d , m o d i fi e d t o s u i t y o u r w i s h e s . I n a m u l t i - l i n g u a l c o u n t r y , c o n fi g u r a t i o n i s p o s s i b l e i n t h e o f fi c i a l n a t i o n a l l a n g u a g e o f y o u r c h o i c e .
When the ignition is switched on, the green indicator lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that the system is operating correctly.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
T h e c a n c e l l a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y a v o i c e m e s s a g e .
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e * .
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM T h e g r e e n i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o n ( w i t h o u t fl a s h i n g ) w h e n communication is established. It goes off at the end of commun ication.
This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Emergency team which re ceives locating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is no t operational, or when the locating service has been expressly refused, t h e c a l l i s d e a l t w i t h d i r e c t l y b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s ( 1 1 2 ) w i t h o u t t h e vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag ECU, and independently of any triggering of the airbags, an emergency call is made automatically.
* This service is subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
I f t h e o r a n g e i n d i c a t o r l a m p fl a s h e s : t h e r e i s a system malfunction.
If the orange indicator lamp is on c o n t i n u o u s l y : t h e b a c k u p b a t t e r y m u s t b e replaced.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN dealer.