2014 Citroen C3 fluid

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Electronic
stability
programme
(ESP/ASR) flashing.
The ESP/
aS

R regulation is operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/
aS

R system has a fault.Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.If it does not go off, contact a CITRoËn dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
Braking
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the ST
oP a

nd
ab
S
w

arning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution
(E
bFd) s

ystem has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Monitoring

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Petrol engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.


a
i
r f i l t e r.
4.


b
r
ake fluid reservoir.
5.
bat

tery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
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135
diesel engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.


a
i
r f i l t e r.
4.


b
r
ake fluid reservoir.
5.
bat

tery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump (on fuel filter).
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137
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MaX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
a
d
d oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
a
d
d more oil if necessary.
F
a
f
ter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-

fixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
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.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine : take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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 pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
audible signal and a message that the particle
emissions filter additive level is too low.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the checking
interval for this component.
Automatic
gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Brake pads
Brake disc wear
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
on
ly use products recommended by
CITRoËn or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITR
oËn

selects and
offers very specific products.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
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"Multimedia": b
luetooth® hands-free kit, support for b
luetooth® hands-free kit, audio systems with
steering controls inter face, portable satellite
navigation system, semi-integral portable
navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system,
d
Vd
player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, US
b

b
o
x, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/
smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephone
charge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn

dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
di

rective

(2004/104/EC).
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
by g

oing to a CITR
oËn

dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECH
n

a
T

URE" range

-
products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...), ... The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITR
oËn

may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Practical information

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Running out of diesel 1 33
Technical data - Maintenance
Chec king levels 136 -13 8
- oil
-

b
rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s
creenwash fluid
-

additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 1 54-160
- front
-
rear
-


interior Checking components
1

39-140
-


battery
-

a
ir filter / passenger
compartment filter
-

o
il filter
-

p
article emissions filter (
di
esel)
-
b

rake pads/discs
Engine compartment
fuses
16
1, 16 4 -167
bat
tery
1
68-170
Energy economy mode
1
71
bo

nnet
13
2
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
34
Under-bonnet layout,
d
i
esel
1
35
Petrol engines

1
81-183
LPG engines
1
84-185
di

esel engines
1
86-189
di

mensions
1
90
Identification markings
1
91
.
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