2014 Citroen C3 RHD bonnet

139
Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with an electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). A = M
aX
B

= MI
n
I
f you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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Checks

171
battery
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
af

ter refitting the battery by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop,
the Stop

& Start system will only
be active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle, a
period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8

hours).
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
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Practical information

175
Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F 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.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
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Practical information

194
Identification markings
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.C. Manufacturer's label.
The VI
n

is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the left hand centre pillar. It bears the following information:
-
t
he tyre pressures, laden and unladen,
-
t
he tyre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating for the tyre),
-
t
he tyre pressure for the spare wheel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
A.

V
ehicle identification number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compartment filter. Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affixed to the left hand centre
pillar.
Technical data

274
Instrument panels 10-11
Warning lamps 1 2-21
Gauges and indicators

2
2-24
Adjustment buttons

2
5 -26
-

t
rip distance recorder /clock
-

l
ighting dimmer / black panelInstruments and controls
Lighting controls 6 9 -73
Headlamp adjustment 7 3
Speed limiter

1
27-128
Cruise control

1
29 -130
da
shboard fuses
1
64-166
Opening the bonnet

1
35Rear view mirror

5
2
Zenith windscreen blind 8 0
Sun visor 8 1
Wiper controls

7
4-76
Trip computer

2
7-29
Stop & Start

1
23 -125
Audio system

2
51-271
Setting the date/time

3
1, 36
e M y Way
1

97-25 0
Setting the date/time

3
8
Emergency or assistance call

1
00, 195 -196
Ventilation / Heating
3

9-43
Manual air conditioning
4

1- 42
Digital air conditioning
4

4- 45
Rear screen demist/defrost
4

6
Interior mood lighting

7
8 Steering wheel adjustment

5
2
Horn


10 0
Manual gearbox
1

13
Electronic gearbox

1
14-117
Automatic gearbox

1
18 -121
Gear efficiency indicator

1
22
Parking brake

1
13
Multifunction screens
3

0-38
Hazard warning lamps

9
9
Door mirrors

5
1
Electric windows

6
0 - 61
Scented air freshener

4
7
Visual search

275
Running out of diesel 1 36
Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 139 -141
- oil- brake fluid- coolant- screenwash fluid- additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 1 57-163
- front
-
rear
-


interior Checking components

1
42-143
-


battery
-
a

ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-

o
il filter
-

p
article filter (
di
esel)
-
b

rake pads/discs
Engine compartment
fuses
1
64, 167-170
B at te r y
17
1-173
Energy economy mode
1
74
Bonnet
1
35
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
37
Under-bonnet layout,
d
i
esel
1
38
Petrol engines

1
84-186
LPG engines
1
87-188
Diesel engines
1
89 -192
di

mensions

193
Identification markings
1
94
.
Visual search

279
oil change ................................................... 13 9oi
l consumption .......................................... 13 9
oil

filter
...............
......................................... 142
oi

l level .................................................. 24, 139
op

ening the bonnet
.................................... 13

5
op

ening the boot
..............................
......53, 65
op

ening the doors
...............................
...53, 62
op

ening the fuel filler flap
.............................66op

eration indicator lamps

......................12, 16
O
P
Paint colour code ........................................ 19 4
Parcel shelf, rear ........................................... 85
P
arking brake

...................................... 113 , 14 3
Parking sensors, rear ..................................131
Particle emission filter


........................141, 142
Passenger compartment filter


....................142
Player, C
d

MP3 ........................................... 257
Port, US
b


.............................. 8

2, 237, 258, 260
Preheater,
d
i
esel

.......................................... 13
Priming the fuel system
..............................13 6
Protecting children


........86 - 88, 93 -96, 98, 109
Puncture


...................................................... 14 4 Screen, colour 16/9
.......................................
37
Screen, colour and mapping ...............201, 240
Screen menu map

......................
240, 264, 266
Screen, monochrome

................
254, 264, 266
Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)
...................
3
0, 33, 37
Screenwash

..................................................
75
Screenwash fluid level ................................
141
Screen-wash reservoir

...............................
141
Seat adjustment
...............................
.............
48
Seat belts
...................................... 9
2, 107, 108
Seat, rear bench

...........................................
50
Seats, rear

.....................................................
50
Serial number, vehicle
................................ 19
4
Service indicator ...........................................
22
Service warning light ....................................17
S
ervicing
...............................
..........................8
Setting the clock
.........................25, 30, 33, 37
Short-cut menus


.........................................202
Sidelamps


.....................................69, 159, 161
Side repeater
..............................

................159
Snow chains

................................................15

6
Spare wheel

...............................
.................149
Speakers (fitting)


.........................................180
Speed limiter


...............................................127
Speedometer


..........................................1 0 , 11
Starting the vehicle


.......................55, 114, 118
Steering mounted controls, audio


..............253
Stopping the vehicle


.....................55, 114, 118
Stop Start


..........29, 46, 66, 123, 135, 142, 171
Storage


....................................................79, 81
Storage box
................................................... 85
St

orage drawer

.............................................83
Stowing rings


................................................84
Rear foglamp
............................................... 161
Rear screen (demisting)

................................
46
Recharging the battery
............................... 17
1
Reduction of electrical load

........................
174
Regeneration of the particle emissions filter

1 4 2
Reinitialising the electric windows ................
60
Reinitialising the remote control
................... 56
R
emote control
........................................
5
3, 57
Removing a wheel ......................................
152
Removing the mat

.........................................
83
Replacing bulbs

..........................
157, 161, 162
Replacing fuses
..............................
............
16 4
Replacing the air filter

.................................
142
Replacing the oil filter
................................. 14
2
Replacing the passenger compartment filter ....................................142
Replacing wiper blades .........................76, 175
Resetting the service indicator


.....................23
Resetting the trip recorder


............................25
Rev counter


.............................................1 0 , 11
Reversing camera


.......................................13 3
Reversing lamp
........................................... 16

1
Risk areas (update)
.....................................208
Routine checks


...................................142, 143
Running out of fuel (
di

esel)
........................13

6
S
Safety for children ............................9 3, 96, 98
Scented air freshener ................................... 47
R
Radio .......................................... 229, 230, 255
Radio pre-equipment .................................. 18
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