2012 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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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 contain-
ing 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 paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
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 vehicle
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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The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:


)
do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,


)

use a sponge and soapy water,


)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
CHANGING A BULB




)
Do not touch the bulb directly with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in
order not to damage the head-
lamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.


Front lamps









1.
Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).


2.
Sidelamps (W 5 W).


3.
Main beam headlamps (H1-55 W).


4.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55 W).


5.
Front foglamps (PSX 24 W).

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Changing direction indicator bulbs


)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.

)
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
When refi tting, close the protec-
tive cover carefully to preserve
the sealing of the headlamp.
Rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicator warning lamp (right
or left) indicates the failure of a
bulb on that side.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.






Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs


)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Spread the springs to release the
bulb.

)
Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.














Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs


)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Spread the springs to release the
bulb.

)
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Changing sidelamp bulbs


)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.

)
Pull the bulb holder pressing on the
tabs on both sides.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Changing front foglamp bulbs
To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


)

Access to the front foglamp is through
the aperture below the bumper.

)
Disconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at
the top.

)
Remove the bulb-holber by press-
ing on the 2 clips (at the top and the
bottom).

)
Replace the module.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters


)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the door
mirror.

)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

)
Disconnect the repeater connector.

)
Replace the module.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to obtain a re-
placement side repeater module.

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Rear lamps


1.
Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).


2.
Direction indicators
(PY21W amber)


3.
Foglamp, right-hand side
(PR21W red)

Reversing lamp, left-hand side
(P21W).

These four bulbs are changed from in-
side the boot:


)
open the boot,

)
remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,

)
unscrew the butterfl y nut securing
the lamp unit,

)
unclip the lamp unit connector,

)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,

)
spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,

)
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.