2012 Citroen C3 fuel

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11 4
DRIVING

Manual mode



)
Select position M
.
The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument
panel.
The gear change requests are only carried
out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accel-
erator pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
so that the vehicle picks up in the right
gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will
not take place unless the driver operates
the gear lever or steering mounted control
paddle (unless the engine is close to its
maximum speed).

Temporary control of gear changing
You can temporarily take over control of
gear changes using the steering mount-
ed "+"
and "-"
control paddles: if the
engine speed allows, the gear change
is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate
certain situations such as overtaking
another vehicle or approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action
on the paddles, the gearbox resumes
control of gear changing automatically.

You can change mode at any
time by moving the gear lever
from A
to M
or the other way
round.
Never select neutral (position N
)
when moving.


Automated mode



)
Select position A
.

AUTO
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adap-tive mode, without any action on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the
most suitable gear taking account of:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- driving style,

- road conditions,

- vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when over-
taking another vehicle for example,
press the accelerator pedal fully down,
beyond the point of resistance.
You can change mode at any
time by moving the gear lever
from A
to M
or the other way
round.
Never select neutral (position N
)
when moving.

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DRIVING
Manual operation



)
Select position M
for sequential

changing of the four gears.

)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.

)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.

D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle.
If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off, a
message appears in the multi-
function screen.


)
Return the lever to position P
;
the message disappears.
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:


- if you press the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time,

- if you force the movement
of the gear lever from the
P
position to another position
when the battery is fl at.


Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop as soon as possible.
To reduce fuel consumption
when at a prolonged standstill
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), put the gear lever in the
N
position and apply the parking
brake.

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DRIVING
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode -
during stops in the traffi c (red lights,
traffi c jams, or other...). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode -
as soon as you want to move off. The
restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise
level when stationary.
Operation


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you
put the gear lever into neutral, and
you release the clutch pedal.

- with a 5 or 6-speed electronic
gearbox
, at speeds below 5 mph
(8 km/h), when you press the brake
pedal or put the gear lever in posi-
tion
N
.
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such
as for example, braking, power
steering...
Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.

A time counter calculates the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It
rests itself to zero every
time the ignition is switched
on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start
using the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the pas-
senger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, ambient temperature...)
where the engine is needed to as-
sure control of a system.
The "ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes
for a few seconds then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.


STOP & START

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CHECKS
BONNET
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.

Opening


)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the bonnet stay C
from its
housing, holding it by its foam pro-
tection.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
The location of the interior re-
lease lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left
door is closed.
Closing


)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
fully latched.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)

If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDi en-
gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump
and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.



)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve li-
tres of Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Depending on version, unclip the
cover to gain access to the priming
pump.

)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump until resistance is felt (could
be from the fi rst application) and fuel
appears in the transparent pipe with
the green connector.

)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

)
Depending on version, put the cover
back in position and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi rst attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter. When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
stay with care.





Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.


)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door ap-
erture.

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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES


1.
Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air fi lter.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

9.
Priming pump (on fuel fi lter).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse table


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F1



20 A

Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control
relay, multifunction engine control main relay,
injection pump (Diesel).


F2



15 A

Horn.


F3



10 A

Front/rear wash-wipe.


F4



20 A

Daytime running lamps.


F5



15 A

Diesel heater (Diesel), particle fi lter additive pump
(Diesel), air fl ow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i
and 1.4i), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).


F6



10 A

ABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp
switch.


F7



10 A

Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.


F8



25 A

Starter motor control.


F9



10 A

Switching and protection unit (Diesel).


F10



30 A

Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and
Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils
(petrol), electronic thermostat and canister purge
electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).


F11



40 A

Heater blower.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F12



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F13



40 A

Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).


F14



30 A

Valvetronic supply (VTi).


F15



10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamps.


F16



10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamps.


F17



15 A

Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F18



15 A

Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F19



15 A

Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi),
electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).


F20



10 A

Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel
sensor (Diesel).


F21



5 A

Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP.

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


SC...


HFV0



KFT0



8FP0



8FP0/P



5FS0



5FS9



PETROL ENGINES


1.1 i



1.4 i



VTi 95



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 124
1 360
1 397
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
72 x 69
75 x 77
77 x 75
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
44.1
54
70
88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
5 500
5 200
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
94
118
136
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
3 300
3 300
4 000
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded

Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
yes
yes

GEARBOX

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Electronic
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.0
3.0
4.25
4.25