2015 Citroen C3 air filter

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
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 refit 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:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-

a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter 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 filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Eco-driving

45
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
outside via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-
d
irect arrival in the passenger
compartment (air intake),
-

p
assage through a heating circuit (heating),
-

p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
diffuse the air in the passenger compartment
combining several air vents.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation blower.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A on the centre
console.
d
e
pending on the model, the
functions offered are:
-

t
he level of comfort required,
-

a
ir flow,
-
a

ir distribution,
-


demisting-defrosting,
-
m

anual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents.
3.
S

ide adjustable air vents.
4.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
5.
A

ir outlets to the front footwells.
6.
A

ir outlets to the rear footwells.
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Comfort

46
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Comfort

150
according to your version of instrument panel, the
start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by:
- fixed illumination of the particle filter warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal,
or
-
t

emporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message that there is a risk
of blockage of the particle filter.
as s

oon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40
mph
(60

km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive
level" section.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12
V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's
service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of
regeneration of the particle filter may be
accompanied by the smell of "burning",
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Particle filter (Diesel)
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g.

city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
a c

logged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
Checks

186
Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Refer to "access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 -
no

t used.
FH38 20 AHi-Fi amplifier.
FH39 20 AHeated seats.
FH40 40 ATrailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 -
no

t used.
F2 -
no

t used.
F3 5 A
ai

rbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 AAir conditioning, clutch switch, electrochrome mirror, particle
filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow sensor (Diesel).
F5 30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F6 30 ARear electric windows motors and driver's electric window
motor.
F7 5 ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay,
multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (Diesel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da

ytime running lamps, LE
d d
aytime running lamps.
F5 15 ADiesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater
and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter motor control.
F9 10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and Diesel),
fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic
thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).
F11 40 AHeater blower.
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abS and EbFd systems ...............................109ac
cessories .................................................... 61
Accessory socket, 12V
...................................85
a

dditive, a d
blu
e

.............................. 22, 156, 162
ad

justing headlamps

...................................... 76
a

djusting head restraints

................................55
Adjusting the steering wheel
..........................58
ad

vice on driving

.......................................... 117
air

bags

.................................................... 20, 113
ai

rbags, curtain
...................................... 11

5 , 11 6
air

bags, front .......................................... 113 , 11 6
air

bags, lateral

....................................... 115 , 11 6
air

conditioning

........................................... 8, 46
air

conditioning, digital

.............................46, 50
air

conditioning, manual

...........................46, 47
ai

r filter .......................................................... 150
Air flow

..............................
.........................47, 51
air

intake

................................................... 48, 51
air

recirculation

......................................... 48, 51
ai

r vents

.......................................................... 45
Ambient temperature (display) ........................10
an

ti-lock braking system
(A BS)


.......................................................... 109
an

ti-pinch

........................................................ 67
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 118
apple® player ........................................2 48, 287ar
mrest, front .................................................. 84
as

sistance call

...................................... 104, 215
Audible warning


............................................ 104
au

dio cable

................................... 246, 284, 285
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

.................2

48, 287
au

dio system ................................................. 279
A
B
C
battery ................................................... 150, 193ba
ttery, charging ........................................... 193
bat

tery, remote control
............................. 6

4, 65
bla

ck panel ...................................................... 29
bli

nd

................................................................ 83
b

lueH
di
................................................... 24, 156
bl

uetooth connection

............................269, 287
Bluetooth (telephone)


............................264, 288
bo

nnet

........................................................... 14 4
b

oot

................................................................. 71
bo

ot lamp

................................................ 81, 184
br

ake discs
.................................................... 1

51
br

ake lamps

.................................................. 182
br

ake pads

.................................................... 151
br

aking assistance system
...........................10

9
au
tomatic illumination of headlamps

........
72, 75
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................
............................
103
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............
......................................
77, 79
Auxiliary socket ...............................
85, 246, 285Capacity, fuel tank
..............................
..........
152
C d
.................................................................
285
CD MP3 .........................................................
286
Central locking

..........................................
63, 69
Changing a bulb

.....................................
178 -18 4
Changing a fuse

.....................................
18 5 -191
Changing a wheel ..................................
171-17 7
Changing a wiper blade ..........................
79, 192
Changing the date

...............................
35, 39, 44
Changing the remote control battery

..............
64
Changing the time

.........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Checking levels ...................................... 14 7-149
Checking the engine oil level ...................27, 147
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................
................169
Checks
...............

....................................14 5 -151
Child lock
...............................

........................102
Child seats, IS
oF

IX
.................................9

9 -10 0
Children
...............................

.............89 -102, 114
Child seats

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

9 -91, 95, 96, 99, 101
Child seats, conventional


................................95
C
ITR
oËn C

onnect Box ...............................215
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised Emergency Call...........215
Clock


.............................................28, 35, 39, 44
Closing the boot
........................................63, 71
Closing the doors


......................................63, 68
Connectors, audio
........................... 8

5, 246, 285
Coolant level


.................................................149
Cruise control
................................................ 13

8
Cup holder

...............................
........................82
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Radio ..................................................... 236, 282
Radio pre-equipment ...................................... 59
RdS

....................................................... 243, 283
Rear foglamp ................................................. 182
Rear screen (demisting)


..................................52
Recharging the battery
................................. 19

4
Reduction of electrical load


..........................19 6
Regeneration of the particle filter
...................................... 150
Reinitialising the electric windows
..................67
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 64
R

emote control
.......................................... 63

-65
Removing a wheel
........................................ 174
Removing the mat


........................................... 86
Replacing bulbs


..................................... 178 -18 4
R
S
Safety for children ............................8 9 -102, 114
Scented air freshener ..................................... 53
S
creen menu

....................... 222, 224, 228, 236,
238, 240, 250, 252, 254, 264, 266
Screen menu map


...............222, 224, 228, 236,
238, 240, 250, 252, 254, 264, 266, 290, 291
Screen, monochrome


.......34, 37, 282, 290, 291
Screenwash


.................................................... 78
Screenwash reservoir


...................................149
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
.................................................. 15

6
Seat adjustment
...............................

...............54Seat belts
.........................................
9
5, 111, 112
Seats, rear

.......................................................
56
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 2
13
Service indicator

.............................................
24
Service warning lamp .....................................
17
Servicing
...............................
............................
8
Settings (Menus)

.................
34, 37, 42, 250, 290
Setting the clock ...........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Sidelamps

.......................................
72, 180, 182
Side repeater
..............................
..................
180
Snow chains
..................................................
19
7
Spare wheel
...............................
...................
171
Speakers (fitting)

.............................................
59
Speed limiter

.................................................
13 6
Speedometer

............................................
10, 11
Starting the engine

.......................................
118
Steering mounted controls, audio

...................................................
220, 281
Stop & Start

......................................
33, 52, 132,
144, 150, 152, 193
Storage

......................................................
82, 84
Storage box ..................................................... 88
St orage drawer ...............................................
86
Stowing rings ..................................................87
Sun visor


.........................................................84
Switching off the engine

...............................11

8
Synchronising the remote control


...................64
System settings


.............................................257
Paint colour code

..........................................
213
Parcel shelf, rear
............................................. 88
P

arking brake


.........................................
121, 151
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 140
Particle filter


..........................................
149, 150
Passenger compartment filter


......................
150
Player, CD MP3

.....................................
285, 286
Port, US
b


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

5, 246, 284
Preheater,
d
i

esel


............................................
13
Priming the fuel system

................................
155
Protecting children


...........................
89 -102, 114
Puncture


........................................................
166Replacing fuses
..............................
.......
18 5 -191
Replacing the air filter

...................................
150
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 15
0
Replacing the passenger compartment filter

......................................
150
Replacing wiper blades ...........................79, 192
Resetting the service indicator

.......................
26
Resetting the trip recorder

..............................
28
Rev counter

...............................................
10, 11
Reversing camera

.........................................
142
Reversing lamp
............................................. 18
2
Risk areas (update) .......................................
233
Routine checks

.....................................
150, 151
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................
15
5
.
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