2012 Citroen C3 wheel
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
ous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, it is normal to notice,
when tightening the bolts on fi t-
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt.
Taking out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
)
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
)
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
)
Refi t the boot fl oor carpet by lightly
folding it in two (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
On vehicles equipped with a
"space-saver" type spare wheel,
the punctured wheel cannot be
stowed in place of the "space-
saver" wheel.
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position R
for an electronic gearbox;
position P
for an automatic gearbox.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and not
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear * to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are
safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3
(with alloy
wheels only).
)
Fit the security bolt socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
)
Remove the wheel.
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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst remove
the central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type temporary use spare wheel,
do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the pressure of the spare
wheel checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel re-
paired and replace it on the ve-
hicle as soon as possible.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary use spare wheel fi tted
to the vehicle at one time.
List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
)
Screw in the bolts by hand.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your
vehicle has them) using the wheel-
brace 1
fi tted with the security bolt
socket 4
.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt (if your
vehicle has them) using the wheel-
brace 1
fi tted with the security bolt
socket 4
.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refi t the bolt covers on each of the
bolts.
)
Store the tools in the box.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the
towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-
never fi t one mat on top of another.
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
"Comfort"
sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, smoking kit, fragrance cartridg-
es, front centre armrest, moveable mirror,
reading lamp...
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims,
front foglamp trims, parking brake lever
trims, aluminium footrest, alloy wheels,
wheel trims, chrome tailgate fi nisher,
chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door handles... A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.
"Transport solutions":
child seats and booster cushions, boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot contain-
ers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
"Safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts,
stolen vehicle tracking system, breath-
alyser, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, dog guard, snow chains,
non-slip covers, foglamps kit, parking
sensors, bumper protection strips (trans-
lucent, gloss black, chrome fi nish)...
"Protection" :
mats * , mudfl aps, seat covers, door sill
protectors... If a towbar and wiring are fi tted
outside the CITROËN dealer
network, this must be done
making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and
following the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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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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RECEIVING A CALL
An incomin
g call is announced by a ring and a superimposed
display in the vehicle's screen.
Select the YES tab on the display
using the buttons and confi rm bypressing OK.
Press the steering mounted control to accept
the call.
MAKING A CALL
From the Bluetooth telephone
function Audio menu, select Manage
the telephone call then Call, Call list or Directory.
Press the steerin
g mounted control for more than
two seconds for access to your directory, then navigate with the thumb wheel.
Or
To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,with the vehicle stationary.
Durin
g a call, press the steering mounted control
for more than 2 seconds.
Confi rm with OK to end the call.
BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
ENDING A CALL
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VISUAL SEARCH
Remote control key............... 64-67
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
EXTERIOR
Lighting controls ................... 77-80
Headlamp adjustment................ 80
Changing bulbs................. 145-147
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters Door mirrors ............................... 62
Doors .................................... 70-73
- opening/closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Child lock ................................. 100
Electric windows ................... 68-69 Accessories ...................... 165-166 Wiper controls....................... 81-83
Changing a wiper blade ........... 160
Boot ........................................... 73
Temporary puncture
repair kit ..................... 136-140
Changing a wheel ............. 141-144
- tools
- removing/refi tting
Changing bulbs................. 148-149
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
Rear parking sensors ....... 127-128
Towbar ..................................... 163
Towing .............................. 161-162
Hill start assist ......................... 122
Braking assistance .................. 102
Trajectory control ..................... 103
Tyre pressures ................. 140, 177 Fuel tank ............................... 74-75
Misfuel prevention ..................... 76