2012 Citroen C3 brake fluid

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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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
G G.P.S. ......................................... 187
Gearbox, automatic ............ 116, 135
Gearbox, electronic .... 112, 119, 135
Gearbox,
manual ............. 110, 111, 119, 135
Gear efficiency indicator ............. 111
Gear lever .................................... 21
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ... 116
Gear lever, electronic
gearbox system ................ 112, 135
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 110
Glove box ..................................... 87
Guidance .................................... 187
H Halogen headlamps ................... 145
Hands-free kit ............. 201, 202, 223
Hazard warning lamps ............... 101
Head restraints, front .................... 60
Head restraints, rear .................... 61
Heated seats ................................ 60
Heating ................................... 52, 55
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................ 63
Hill start assist ............................ 122
Hooks ........................................... 91
Horn ........................................... 101
I Indicators, direction .... 101, 146, 148
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................ 140
Inflating tyres ........................ 21, 177
Inputs for audio
system ................ 88, 200, 220, 222
Installing speakers ..................... 164 E Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ..................................... 102
Electronic engine
immobiliser ........................... 65, 67
Emergency boot release .............. 73
Emergency braking system ........ 102
Emergency call ................... 102, 180
Emergency warning lamps ......... 101
Energy economy mode .............. 160
Engine, Diesel .............. 75, 132, 172
Engine, petrol ............... 75, 131, 167
Engine compartment .......... 131, 132
Engine compartment fusebox .... 154
Engine oil level indicator ...... 37, 133
Engines ...................... 167, 170, 172
Environment .................... 21, 51, 57,
67, 118, 134
ESP/ASR .................................... 103
F Filling with fuel .........................74-76
Fitting a wheel ............................ 144
Fittings, boot ................................. 90
Fitting speakers .......................... 164
Flashing indicators ..................... 101
Foglamps, front .................... 78, 147
Foglamps, rear ..................... 78, 148
Fragrance cartridge ...................... 58
Front seats ................................... 59
Fuel ........................................ 21, 75
Fuel consumption ......................... 21
Fuel filler flap .......................... 74, 76
Fuel gauge ................. 15, 23, 24, 74
Fuel tank ................................ 74, 76
Fusebox, dashboard .................. 152
Fuses ......................................... 151I Instrument panel lighting .............. 39
Instrument panels ................... 23, 24
Instrument panel
screen .................................. 23, 24
Interior fittings ......................... 86, 87
Interior lamp ......................... 84, 150
Interior mood lighting .................... 85
ISOFIX child seats ..................98-99
ISOFIX mountings .................. 97, 99
J Jack ............................................ 141
JACK socket ......... 88, 200, 220, 222
K Keeping children
safe .....................92-100, 105, 107
Key in ignition warning ................. 65
Key with remote control ...........64-67
L Labels, identification ................... 177
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................25-34
Level, brake fluid ........................ 133
Levels and checks ...............131-135
Lighting, guide-me home ........ 79, 80
Lighting, interior .............. 84, 85, 150
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................145-150
Lighting control stalk .................... 77
Lighting dimmer ............................ 39
Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 159
Localised assistance call .... 102, 180
Localised emergency call ..... 102, 180

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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