2015 Citroen C3 RHD 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.
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.
3
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

153
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.
de

pending 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
10
Checks

189
Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F See "access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 -
no

t used.
FH38 20 AHiFi amplifier.
FH39 -
no

t used.
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, electrochromatic 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, side reading lamps.
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Practical information

192
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay,
multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (
die

sel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da

ytime running lamps, LE
d d
aytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di

esel heater (
di
esel), particle filter additive pump (
di
esel), air
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater
and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter 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.
Fuse table
Practical information

304
abS and EbFd systems ...............................112ac
cessories .................................................... 61
ac

cessory socket, 12V ...................................88
a

dditif a d
blu
e

................................................. 22
a

dditive, a d
blu
e

.................................... 159, 165
ad

justing headlamps

...................................... 79
a

djusting head restraints

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

vice on driving

.......................................... 120
air

bags

.................................................... 2 0 , 11 6
ai

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

8 , 11 9
air

bags, front .......................................... 11 6 , 11 9
air

bags, lateral

....................................... 118 , 11 9
air

conditioning

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

conditioning, digital

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

conditioning, manual

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

r filter .......................................................... 153
Air flow

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

intake

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

recirculation

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

r vents

.......................................................... 45
alar

m

............................................................... 67
ambi

ent temperature (display) ........................10
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ....................112
an

ti-pinch

........................................................ 69
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 121
apple® player ........................................2 50, 289ar
mrest, front .................................................. 87
as

sistance call

....................................... 107, 217
Audible warning


............................................ 107
au

dio cable

................................... 248, 286, 287
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
.........2

48, 250, 289
au

dio system ................................................. 281
au

tomatic illumination of headlamps

........75, 78
d

ab
(di
gital a
u
dio b
r
oadcasting)

........246, 247
dat

e (setting)
...............................
........35, 39, 44
da

ytime running lamps

...................................79
dea

ctivating the passenger airbag

...............117
Deactivating the rear windows


.......................70
de

adlocking

....................................................64
A
B
CD
battery ................................................... 153, 196ba
ttery, charging ........................................... 19 6
bat

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

5, 66
bla

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

nd

................................................................ 86
b

lueH
di
................................................... 24, 159
bl

uetooth connection

............................271, 289
bl

uetooth (telephone)

............................266, 290
bo

nnet

........................................................... 147
b

oot

................................................................. 74
bo

ot lamp

................................................ 84, 187
br

ake discs
.................................................... 15

4
br

ake lamps
...............................
...................185
br

ake pads

.................................................... 15 4
br

aking assistance system
...........................11

2
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........155
C
d
................................................................. 287
CD MP3
......................................................... 288
Central locking


.......................................... 63, 72
Changing a bulb


..................................... 180 -18 6
Automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps
..............................
............................
10 6
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............
......................................
80, 82
a
uxiliary socket

...............................
88, 248, 287Changing a fuse

.....................................
187-19 3
Changing a wheel ..................................
174 -17 7
Changing a wiper blade ..........................
82, 195
Changing the date

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

..............
65
Changing the time

.........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Checking levels
...................................... 15
0 -152
Checking the engine oil level

..................
27, 150
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........
173
Checks ............... ....................................
14 8 -15 4
Child lock ............................... ........................105
Children
...............................

.............92-105, 117
Child seats

...................9

2-94, 98, 99, 103, 104
Child seats, conventional


................................98
Child seats, IS
oF

IX
...............................10

2-103
C
ITR
oËn C

onnect b
o
x ...............................217
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised Emergency Call...........217
Clock


.............................................28, 35, 39, 44
Closing the boot
........................................63, 74
Closing the doors


......................................63, 71
Connectors, audio
........................... 8

8, 248, 287
Coolant level


.................................................152
Cruise control
................................................ 1

41
Cup holder

...............................
........................85
alphabetical index

307
Radio ..................................................... 238, 284
Radio pre-equipment ...................................... 59
RdS

....................................................... 245, 285
Rear foglamp ................................................. 185
Rear screen (demisting)


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

7
Reduction of electrical load


..........................19 9
Regeneration of the particle filter

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

3
Reinitialising the electric windows
..................70
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 65
R

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

-66
Removing a wheel
........................................ 17 7
Removing the mat


........................................... 89
Replacing bulbs


..................................... 181-187
Replacing fuses
..............................

.......18 8 -19 4
Replacing the air filter


...................................153
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 15

3
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


...................................... 153
Replacing wiper blades ...........................82, 195
Resetting the service indicator


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


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


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


......................................... 145
Reversing lamp
............................................. 18

5
Risk areas (update)
....................................... 235
Routine checks


..................................... 153, 15 4
Running out of fuel (
di

esel)
..........................15

8
RS
Safety for children ............................9 2-105, 117
Scented air freshener ..................................... 53
S
creen menu

.......224, 226, 230, 238, 240, 242,
252, 254, 256, 266, 268
Screen menu map


.......224, 226, 230, 238, 240,
242, 252, 254, 256, 266, 268, 292, 293
Screen, monochrome


.......34, 37, 284, 292, 293
Screenwash


.................................................... 81
Screenwash reservoir


...................................152
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............159
Seat adjustment
...............................

...............54
Seat belts
......................................... 9

8, 114, 115
Seats, rear


....................................................... 56
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 2

16
Service indicator


............................................. 24
Service warning lamp
..................................... 17
Servicing
...............................

............................8
Settings (Menus)


.................34, 37, 42, 256, 290
Setting the clock
...........................28, 35, 39, 44
Sidelamps


....................................... 75, 183, 185
Side repeater
..............................

..................183
Snow chains

.................................................. 20

0
Spare wheel

...............................
...................174
Speakers (fitting)


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


................................................. 13 9
Speedometer


............................................ 1 0 , 11
Starting the engine


....................................... 121
Steering mounted controls, audio


........222, 283
Stop Start


..........33, 52, 135, 147, 153, 155, 196
Storage


...................................................... 85, 87
Storage box
..................................................... 91
St

orage drawer

............................................... 89
Stowing rings


.................................................. 90
Sun visor


......................................................... 87
T
Switching off the engine ...............................12 1
Synchronising the remote control ...................65
System settings


............................................. 259
Table of weights

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

06, 209, 212
Tables of engines


..........................205, 209, 211
Tables of fuses
.............................................. 188
Tank,
a d
blu
e
® additive ......................... 15 9, 16 6
Ta n k , f u e l
............................................... 155, 157
Technical data


........................................ 205 -216
Telephone


............................................. 266, 290
Temperature adjustment
........................... 4

7, 50
Temporary tyre repair kit ...............................169
Third brake lamp


........................................... 18 6
Three flashes function (direction indicators)


.....10 6
Time


................................................................ 10
TMC (Traffic info)

.......................................... 23

6
To o l s


.............................................................. 174
Total distance recorder


................................... 28
Touch screen tablet
........................................ 40
T

ouch screen tablet (Menus) ....40, 42, 219, 223
To w b a r


........................................................... 203
Towed loads

.................................. 206, 209, 212
Towing another vehicle

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

02
Traction control (
aS

R)

...................... 16, 18, 113
Traffic information (T
a)

......................... 237, 285
Traffic information (TMC)
.............................. 23

6
Tr a i l e r


............................................................ 203
Trajectory control systems
............................ 113
Trip computer


...................................... 30 -33, 38
.
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