2012 Citroen C3 tools
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, fi rst detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising of the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4.
Socket for the security wheel
bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to
the special "security" wheel bolts
(if your vehicle has them).
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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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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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a faulty fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the
corresponding function.
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezer and the spare
fuses are located on the back of the
dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:
)
unclip the cover by pulling on the
side,
)
remove the cover completely,
)
remove the pliers.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the failure must be identifi ed and recti-
fi ed.
)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking
the condition of its fi lament.
Good
Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing.
)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.
)
Check the correspondence between
the number marked on the box, the
rating marked on the fuse and the
tables below.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system
is designed to operate with stan-
dard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on
your vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept respon-
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti-
fying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not
supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in
accordance with its instructions,
in particular when the combined
consumption of all of the addi-
tional equipment connected ex-
ceeds 10 milliamperes.
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Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is located in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
FH36
5 A
Trailer relay unit.
FH37
-
Not used.
FH38
20 A
Hi-Fi amplifi er.
FH39
20 A
Heated seats.
FH40
40 A
Trailer relay unit.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
15 A
Rear wiper.
F2
-
Not used.
F3
5 A
Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4
10 A
Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic
mirror, particle fi lter pump (Diesel), diagnostic
socket, airfl ow sensor (Diesel).
F5
30 A
Electric windows panel, passenger's electric
window control, front electric window motor.
F6
30 A
Rear electric windows motors and driver's electric
window motor.
F7
5 A
Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading
lamps.
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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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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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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