2012 Citroen C3 fuel pressure

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Limit the causes of excessconsumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres
and refi t your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the fi rst 1 800 miles (3 000 kilome-
tres) that you will see the fuel consump-
tion settle down to a consistent average.

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MONITORING




Maximum
coolant
temperature


fi xed red. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualifi ed workshop.




Engine oil
pressure


fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.




Battery
charge


fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.




Low fuel level


fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
5 litres of
fuel
in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the
ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient addition
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations

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DRIVING








GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR *

System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.


Operation

The system intervenes only when driv-
ing economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear recommended should not
be considered compulsory. In fact, the
confi guration of the road, the amount
of traffi c and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsi-
ble for deciding whether or not to follow
the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands on
the performance of the engine
(fi rm pressure on the accelerator
pedal, for example, when over-
taking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging fi rst gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.


- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
Example:


- You are in third gear.

- The system may suggest that you
engage a higher gear, if appropriate.

*
According to engine.
The information appears in the form
of an arrow in the instrument panel
screen.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
this arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.

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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
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

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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
S Stability control (ESP) ................ 103
Starting the vehicle ....... 65, 112, 116
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 215
Stopping the vehicle ..... 65, 112, 116
Stop & Start ............. 42, 57, 74, 119,
130, 134, 158
Storage ................................... 86, 87
Storage box .................................. 91
Storage drawer ............................. 89
Stowing rings ................................ 90
Sun visor ...................................... 87
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................ 66
System, navigation ..................... 187
Systems, ASR and ESP ............. 103
T Table of weights ......... 168, 171, 174
Tables of engines ....... 167, 170, 172
Tables of fuses ........................... 151
Tank, fuel ............................... 74, 76
Technical data ............ 167, 170, 172
Telephone .......................... 201, 202
Temperature adjustment .............. 55
Temperature control for heated
seats ........................................... 60
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 136
Third brake lamp ........................ 149
Time ..................... 38, 204, 226, 227
TMC (Traffic info) ....................... 195
Tools .......................................... 141
Total distance recorder ................ 38
Towbar ....................................... 163
Towed loads ............... 168, 171, 174
Towing another vehicle .............. 162T Traction control (ASR) ................ 103
Traffic information
(TA) .................................. 196, 218
Traffic information
(TMC) ............................... 195, 196
Trip computer ....................40-42, 45
Trip distance recorder .................. 38
Tyre pressures ........................... 177
Tyres ............................................ 21
U Unlocking ..................................... 64
Unlocking from the inside ............. 71
Update risk areas ....................... 194
Updating the date ....... 204, 226, 227
Updating
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
USB Box ............................... 88, 220
USB player ........................... 88, 220
V Ventilation ...............................50-52
W Warning lamps ........................25-34
Wash-wipe, rear ........................... 82
Weights ...................... 168, 171, 174
Window controls ........................... 68
Wiper, rear ................................... 82
Wiper control stalk ...................81-83
Wipers .....................................81-83
Z Zenith windscreen .......................... 6