2012 Citroen C3 bonnet

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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Oil level

The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the igni-
tion is switched on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.

Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.


The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the igni-
tion off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may oper-
ate after the vehicle has been switched
off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.



Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when neces-
sary.

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.



Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the engine
oil between services. CITROËN
recommends that you check the
oil level and top up if necessary,
every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilome-
tres).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Starting using another battery



)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.

)
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal
(-) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the remote nega-
tive terminal (-) of your vehicle .

)
Start the slave vehicle.

)
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine
run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.

BATTERY

Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safe-
ty catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)

lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.









The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recom-
mendation may cause prema-
ture wear of the battery.

After refi tting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop, the Stop & Start sys-
tem will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisa-
tion of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the climatic condi-
tions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay au-
dio navigation system, it will be
interrupted after 10 minutes. A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message ap-
pears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be
double the period for which the engine is
left running. However, this period will al-
ways be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.

Before removing a front wiper blade



)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the wip-
er blade as the shorter blade is fi tted
to the passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Various visible markings for the identifi -
cation of your vehicle.

A. Vehicle identifi cation number (VIN)
under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the body-
work near the passenger compartment
fi lter.
B. Vehicle identifi cation number on
the dashboard.

This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.

C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affi xed to the left hand centre pillar.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affi xed to the left hand cen-
tre pillar.
It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by
the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre infl ation pressure,

- the paint colour code.
Wheels which are fi tted with
205/45 R17 tyres cannot be
fi tted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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VISUAL SEARCH
Instrument panels ................. 23-24
Warning lamps ...................... 25-34
Indicators .............................. 35-37
Adjustment buttons ............... 38-39


- trip distance recorder/clock

- lighting dimmer/black panel

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lighting controls ................... 77-80
Headlamp adjustment................ 80
Stop & Start ...................... 119-121
Speed limiter..................... 123-124
Cruise control ................... 125-126
Dashboard fuses .............. 151-153
Opening the bonnet ................. 130 Rear view mirror ........................ 63
Zenith windscreen blind ............... 6
Sun visor.................................... 87

Wiper controls....................... 81-83
Trip computer ....................... 40-42
Audio system .................... 213-234
Setting the date/time................ 227
MyWay .............................. 181-212
Setting the date/time................ 204
Emergency or assistance call .... 179
Ventilation/Heating................ 50-54
Manual air conditioning......... 52-54
Digital air conditioning .......... 55-56
Demisting - Defrosting
(rear screen) ........................ 57

Interior mood lighting ................. 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 63
Horn ......................................... 101 Scented air freshener ................ 58
Multifunction screens ............ 43-49
Hazard warning lamps ............. 101
Manual gearbox ........................110
Gear shift indicator ................... 111
Electronic gearbox ............. 112-115
Automatic gearbox............. 116-118
Parking brake ...........................110 Door mirrors ............................... 62
Electric windows ................... 68-69

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VISUAL SEARCH
Running out of Diesel .............. 130
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Checking levels ................ 133-134


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)
Changing bulbs................. 145-150


- front

- rear

- interior
Checking components ...... 134-135


- battery

-
air fi lter/passenger compartment fi lter


- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs Engine compartment
fuses ................... 151, 154-157 Battery .............................. 158-159
Energy economy mode............ 160
Bonnet ..................................... 130
Under-bonnet layout, petrol ..... 131
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel .... 132 Petrol engines................... 167-169
LPG engines ..................... 170-171
Diesel engines .................. 172-175
Dimensions .............................. 176
Identifi cation markings ............. 177

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............ 102
Accessories ................................ 165
Accessory socket, 12 V ................ 88
Adjusting headlamps .................... 80
Adjusting head restraints .............. 60
Adjusting
the steering wheel ...................... 63
Airbags, curtain .................. 108, 109
Airbags, front ...................... 106, 109
Airbags, lateral ................... 108, 109
Air conditioning ............................. 21
Air conditioning, digital ........... 51, 55
Air conditioning, manual ......... 51, 52
Air filter ....................................... 134
Air flow ......................................... 50
Air intake ...................................... 50
Air recirculation ...................... 53, 56
Air vents ....................................... 50
Ambient temperature (display) ..... 23
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................ 102
Anti-pinch ..................................... 68
Anti-theft ....................................... 65
Armrest, front ............................... 87
Assistance call ................... 102, 180
Audible warning .......................... 101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................ 225
Audio system .......................213-234
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................ 77, 79
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .......................... 101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................ 81, 83
Auxiliary socket .... 88, 200, 220, 222C Child seats .............................92-99
Clock ............................ 38, 204, 227
Closing the boot ..................... 64, 73
Closing the doors ................... 64, 70
Connectors,
audio .................. 88, 200, 220, 222
Coolant level .............................. 133
Courtesy mirror ............................ 87
Cruise control ............................. 125
Cup holder .................................... 86
D Date (setting) .............. 204, 226, 227
Daytime running lamps ................ 79
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ............... 107
Deactivating the rear windows ..... 69
Defrosting ............................... 54, 55
Demisting ............................... 54, 55
Dials and gauges ................... 23, 24
Diesel additive level ................... 134
Dimensions ................................ 176
Dipped beam ........................ 77, 146
Dipstick ................................. 37, 133
Direction indicators ..... 101, 146, 148
Door pockets ................................ 86
Doors ............................................ 70
Doors emergency control ............. 72
Driving economically ................... 21
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ............................... 102
Eco-driving (advice) ..................... 21
Economy mode .......................... 160
Electric window controls ............... 68 B Battery ................................ 134, 158
Battery, charging ........................ 159
Battery, remote control ........... 66, 67
Black panel ................................... 39
Blind ............................................... 6
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ...................... 201, 223
Bluetooth (telephone) ......... 201, 223
Bonnet ........................................ 130
Boot .............................................. 73
Boot lamp ............................. 85, 150
Brake discs ................................. 135
Brake lamps ............................... 148
Brake pads ................................. 135
Brakes ........................................ 135
Braking assistance system ......... 102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................ 74
CD MP3 .............................. 199, 219
Central locking ....................... 64, 71
Changing a bulb ..................145-150
Changing a fuse ..................151-157
Changing a wheel ...............141-144
Changing a wiper blade ....... 83, 160
Changing the date ...... 204, 226, 227
Changing the remote
control battery ............................ 66
Changing
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
Checking levels .................. 133, 134
Checking the engine oil level ....... 37
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................ 140
Checks ................................130-135
Child lock .................................... 100
Children .................92-100, 105, 107

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
R Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 148
Risk areas (update) .................... 194
Routine checks ................... 134, 135
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 130
S Safety
for children ..........92-100, 105, 107
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 184, 205
Screen,
monochrome ............ 216, 228, 230
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screen-wash reservoir ............... 133
Screen menu map ...... 205, 228, 230
Screenwash ................................. 82
Screenwash fluid level ............... 133
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 104, 105
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 177
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting
the clock ............. 38, 204, 226, 227
Short-cut menus ................. 185, 186
Sidelamps .................... 77, 146, 148
Side repeater .............................. 146
Spare wheel ............................... 141
Speakers (fitting) ........................ 164
Speed limiter .............................. 123
Speedometer .......................... 23, 24 P Paint colour code ....................... 177
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 91
Parking brake ..................... 110, 135
Parking sensors, rear ................. 127
Particle emission filter ........ 134, 135
Passenger compartment filter ...... 134
Player, CD MP3 ................. 199, 219
Port, USB ..................... 88, 220, 222
Priming the fuel system .............. 130
Protecting
children ................92-100, 105, 107
Puncture ..................................... 136
R Radio .................................. 197, 217
Radio pre-equipment .................. 164
Rear foglamp ........................ 78, 148
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 159
Reduction of electrical load ........ 159
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 135
Reinitialising the electric windows .... 69
Reinitialising the remote control ..... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 143
Removing the mat ........................ 89
Repair kit, puncture .................... 136
Replacing bulbs ...................145-150
Replacing fuses ...................151-157
Replacing the air filter ................ 134
Replacing the oil filter ................. 134
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 134
Replacing wiper blades ........ 83, 160
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36 L Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 71
Low fuel level ............................... 74
LPG ............................................ 170
M Main beam ........................... 77, 146
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings,
identification ............................. 177
Mat ............................................... 89
Menu, main ................................ 216
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 76
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 101
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ..................................... 97, 99
MP3 CD .............................. 199, 219
Music media players .................. 198
MyWay ..........................48, 181-212
N Navigation .................................. 187
Number plate lamps ................... 148
O Oil filter ....................................... 134
Oil level ................................ 37, 133
Opening the bonnet .................... 130
Opening the boot .................... 64, 73
Opening the doors .................. 64, 70
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 74
Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34