2015 Citroen C3 RHD bonnet

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direction indicators 106
Hazard warning lamps
1
06
Horn
10

7
Emergency or assistance call

1
07
Under-inflation detection
1

08
br

aking assistance systems
1
12
Trajectory control systems

1
13
Front seat belts

1
14
air

bags

116
Safety
driving recommendations 1 20
Starting-switching off the engine
1
21
Parking brake

1
24
6 -speed manual gearbox

1
24
Electronic gearbox (ETG)

1
25
Automatic gearbox

1
30
Gear ef ficiency indicator

1
34
Stop & Start

1
35
Hill start assist

1
38
Speed limiter

1
39
Cruise control

1
41
Rear parking sensors

1
43
Reversing camera

1
45
driving
Emergency or assistance 2 17
7-inch touch screen tablet
2
19
au

dio system
2
81
audio and telematics
al

phabetical index
Bonnet 14 7
Petrol engines
1
48
Diesel engines

1
49
Checking levels

1
50
Checks
15

3
Checks
Fuel tank 155
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
57
Running out of fuel (
di

esel)
1
58
a

d
blu
e
® additive and SCR system
(bl
ueHdi di esel) 1 59
Temporary puncture repair kit
1

69
Changing a wheel

1
74
Changing a bulb
1

81
Changing a fuse
1

88
Changing a wiper blade

1
95
bat

tery

196
Energy economy mode
1

99
Snow chains

2
00
Towing the vehicle

2
01
Towing a trailer

2
03
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 2
05
Petrol weights
2
07
LPG engines
2

09
LPG weights

2
10
di

esel engines
2
11
Diesel weights

2
13
di

mensions

215
Identification markings
2

16
Visual search
Contents

27
Engine oil level indicator*
On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level low
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -" .
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
The level shown will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
*
d
ep

ending on version.
1
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alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a
self-protection function.
do n
ot make any modifications to
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. If an opening - door or boot - is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
protection.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter
the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the
bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a
window partially open, deactivate the interior
volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of service of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of service.
Locking the vehicle with

full alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5
seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen
wiper position
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position


"0" . It is accompanied by the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F
Sel
ect position R .
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position N , then to position R .
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round. Before switching off the engine:
-
c hange to position N to be in neutral,


or
-

l
eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
ne

ver select neutral (position N ) when
moving.
Manual mode
F Select position M .
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will not
take place unless the driver operates the gear
selector or steering mounted control paddle
(unless the engine is close to its maximum
speed).
Reverse Stopping the vehicle
before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear selector
is in neutral (position N) and that the
parking brake is applied. When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
selector into the neutral (position N ).
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Operating faultMaintenance
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall.
a
l
l of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key. This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITRoËn
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
be

fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reactivation
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Driving

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bonnet
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the bonnet stay C from its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open. F
T
ake the stay out of the support notch.
F
C
lip the stay in its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
F o
p
en the front left door.
F
P
ull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care.
be
fore doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S T a
R
T m o d e .
Closing
To avoid damaging the electric units,
the use of a high pressure jet wash
under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.
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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 so equipped, 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 manufacturer's service schedule. 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.
Checks