2017 Citroen C3 RHD engine oil

204
Checking levels
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).
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
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.If 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.
A = MA X
B = MIN
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.
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). The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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 .
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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205
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.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd 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
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
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. The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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208
Checking components
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals
are correctly tightened (versions without quick
release terminals) and that the connections
are clean.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
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
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.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 clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message.
As soon 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, this indicates a
low additive level.
For more information on Checking levels and
the Diesel additive level in particular, refer to
the corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
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.
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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254
Accessories .......................................... 113, 153
AdBlue® ............................... ...... 23, 33, 210, 211
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 10
8
Adjusting head restraints

................................ 74
A

djusting seats
................................................ 73
A

djusting the air distribution
..................... 8
1, 84
Adjusting the air flow

................................. 8
1, 84
Adjusting the date

..................................... 3
8, 51
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................... 78
A

djusting the temperature
........................ 8
1, 84
Adjusting the time

............................... 3
8, 51, 52
Advice on driving

..............................
....147, 148
Airbags
...............

............................. 26, 125, 133
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 12

8, 129
Airbags, front......................................... 126, 129
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 12

7, 129
AIRBUMP
® .................................................... 2 14
Air conditioning ............................... ............9, 83
Air conditioning, automatic

.......................8
0, 84
Air conditioning, manual
...........................8

0, 82
Air intake

...............
....................................82, 84
Air vents
..............................

............................ 79
Alarm
............................................................... 69
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................11

9
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

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

9
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................149
Armrest, front

............................................9
2, 94
Assistance call
...............................

........115 , 117
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 11

9
Audio system

...............................
....................38
Auxiliary socket

............................................... 98
ABChild seats, ISOFIX .......................1 3 9 -141, 143
C ITROËN C onnect Box ........................11
5 , 117
CITROËN ConnectedCAM™
....................... 18

9
C
ITROËN

Localised Emergency
Call
........

............................................... 115 , 117
Closing the boot

...............................
.........54, 66
Closing the doors

..........................5
4, 57, 58, 65
Coat hanger
..............................

......................95
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 3

8, 41, 43
Control, electric windows

................................71
C

ontrol, emergency
boot release
...............................

...................66
Control, emergency door
................................ 61
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
.............. 1
4, 101, 102, 106
Control stalk, wipers

..............................1

0 9 -111
Courtesy lamp

...............................
..........90, 235
Cruise control
................................ 1

66, 169, 174
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 16

9
Cup holder

...............................
........................92
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................

.......... 192
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 19

2
Central locking

.................................... 5

7, 58, 67
Changing a bulb
........................... 2

29, 233, 235
Changing a fuse
............................2

36, 238, 241
Changing a wheel

...............................

.. 221, 222
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 1

12, 199
Changing the remote control battery

.............. 63
C

hecking the engine oil level

.......................... 32
C

hecking the levels

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

4-207
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................

................ 216
Checks
...............

.................. 202, 203, 208, 209
Child lock

...............................

........................ 146
Children
...............................

... 137, 139 -141, 143
Child seats

............ 1

24, 130 -132, 136, 137, 145
Child seats, i-Size

...............................

.......... 143 Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 38, 51
Daytime running lamps

........ 1
02, 106, 229, 230
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
.................................................. 1

26, 133
Deadlocking
...............................

...............54, 59
Demisting - defrosting

..................................... 89
D

imensions
..............................
.....................252
Dipstick
................

....................................32, 204
Direction indicators
...... 1

04, 106, 229, 230, 233
Display screen, instrument panel

.................16

1
C
D
Battery ................................... 198, 208, 243 -246
Battery, charging ............................... ............245
Battery, remote control

.............................6
0, 63
Blind, panoramic roof

...................................... 91
B

lind spot monitoring system
........................18

0
Blind spot sensors

.................................. 1
6, 180
BlueHDi
...............................

...... 29, 33, 210, 215
Bonnet
...............

............................................ 201
Boot
........

.............................................66, 91, 96
Brake discs

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

9
Brake lamps

...............................
...................233
Brakes
.....................................................2

0, 209
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

... 229, 233
Alphabetical index

255
Earth point, remote ...............................202, 203
Eco-driving (advice) .......................................... 9
E
conomy mode
...............................
..............198
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
..................................... 11

9
Emergency braking
assistance (EBA)
........................................ 11

9
Emergency call
...................................... 11

5 , 117
Emergency switching off

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

4
Emergency warning lamps
................... 1

14, 215
Emissions control system, SCR

.....................24
E

nergy economy mode
.................................19

8
Engine compartment
............................2

02, 203
Engine, Diesel

...............................1
95, 203, 215
Engine, petrol

........................................1
95, 202
Engines
..............................

...................24 9 - 2 51
Environment
...............................

.................9, 60
ESC/ASR
...............................

........................11 9 Hazard warning lamps
.......................... 1

14, 215
Headlamps, automatic illumination
...............................
... 102, 105, 107
Headlamps, dipped beam
.............1
01, 229, 230
Headlamps, main beam
................ 1
01, 229, 231
Head restraints, front
......................................
74
H
ead restraints, rear
.......................................
75
H
eating
................
.................................. 9, 81, 82
Hill start assist
...............................................
16
2
Hooks
...............................
...............................
97
Horn ............................................................... 114
G
I
HF
Gauge, fuel.................................................... 192
Gearbox, automatic ... 9 , 157, 162, 163, 209, 243
Gearbox, manual
....... 9

, 92, 156, 162, 163, 209
Gear efficiency indicator

...............................16

1
Gear lever
..............................

........................... 9
Gear lever, manual gearbox

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

6
Glove box

..................................................9
2, 93Ignition
................

............................. 87, 151, 153
Immobiliser, electronic
............................6
0, 149
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ...........................2 3, 33
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 28
I
ndicator, engine oil level
................................ 32
I

ndicator lamps, operation
........................ 1
4, 17
Indicators, direction
..............................1

04, 230
Inflating tyres

..............................
..............9, 253
ISOFIX
...............

........................................... 140
E
Doors .............................................................. .65
Driving economically ......................................... 9
Driving time warning

..................................... 17

8
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

...... 2
0, 119, 121Fatigue detection ..............................
............178
Filling the fuel tank
........................1 92, 194, 195
Filter, air
...............

.........................................208
Filter, Diesel fuel
........................................... 20

3
Filter, oil
......................................................... 20

8
Filter, particle
........................................ 2

07, 208
Filter, passenger compartment
..................... 20

8
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................224
Fitting roof bars

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

0
Fittings, boot

.............................................9
6, 98
Fittings, interior
.........................................9

2, 93
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.........192, 19 4
Flashing indicators
....................... 1

04, 106, 230
Foglamps, rear
......................................1

03, 233
Foglamps, front
.............................1

03, 229, 231
Folding the rear seats

.....................................75
Fu

el............................................................ 9, 195
Fuel consumption
.............................................. 9
F

uel tank........................................................19 4
Fusebox, engine compartment
..................... 2

41
Fuses
................

.............................236, 238, 241
.
Alphabetical index

256
Maintenance (advice) ....................................2 14
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M
ap reading lamps
......................................... 90
M

arkings, identification
................................. 25

3
Mat
.......

.....................................................92, 95
Memorising a speed

..................................... 16

6
Mirror, rear view

............................................ 10

0
Mirrors, door............................................99, 180
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........19 4
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............13 9 Pads, brake
...................................................
20
9
Paint colour code
..........................................
25
3
Panoramic glass sunroof
................................
91
P
arcel shelf, rear ....................................... 9 7, 98
Parking brake ..................................1 5, 155, 209
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 183
Plates, identification ...................................... 253
Port, USB

..................................................
92, 94
Pre-heater, Diesel
...............................

............15
Pressures, tyres
....................................2

20, 253
Pre-tensioning seat belts

..............................12

4
Priming the fuel system

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

15
Protecting children

........................ 1
26, 130 -132,
137, 139 -141, 143
Protectors
...................................................... 2

14
Puncture
................

........................................216
Number plate lamps

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

4
M
P
N
Lighting, interior ..............................................90
L ighting, welcome ......................................... 10
7
Loading
..............................

............................... 9
Load reduction mode

.................................... 19

8
Localised Assistance Call

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

5 , 117
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 55
Lo

cking
......................................................5
4, 60
Locking from the inside

..............................
........................67
Low fuel level

..............................
..................192Oil change
............................... ......................204
Oil consumption
............................................20
4
Oil, engine

...............................
......................204
Opening the bonnet

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

01
Opening the boot

..............................
. 54, 56, 66
Opening the doors

............................. 5
4, 56, 65
O
Labels, identification .....................................25 3
Lamp, boot ............................... ............... 91, 235
Lamps, parking
............................................. 10

6
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...17

9
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

........................10

6
Level, AdBlue

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

07
Level, brake fluid

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

5
Level, Diesel additive

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

07
Level, engine coolant

..............................2
8, 206
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......32, 204
Levels and checks

..............................
..202-207
Level, screenwash fluid

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

6
Lighting
................

............................................ 14
Lighting, guide-me home

..............................10

7
L
Key ......................................... 53, 56, 58, 60, 61
Key, electronic ...........................................56
-58
Keyless Entry and Starting

... 5
6, 58, 60, 149, 152
Key not recognised

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

4
Key with remote control

................................14

9
Kit, temporary puncture repair

................ 9
7, 216K
Jack .................................................94, 221, 222
Jump starting .............................. ..................244
J
Alphabetical index

257
Safety, children ......... 1 26, 130 -132, 137, 139 -141, 143
Screen, monochrome
..................................... 38 U

nder floor storage
.........................................
97
U
nder-inflation (detection)
............................
18
6
Unlocking
..............................
....................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside
...............................
67
U
pdating the date
............................................
51
U
pdating the time ...................................... 5 1, 52
S
U
Tables of fuses ..............................2
36, 238, 241
Tank, fuel ............................... ................192, 19 4
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 28
T

hird brake lamp
........................................... 23

4
Three flashes (direction indicators)

..............10

4
Time (setting)

..............................
........ 38, 51, 52
To o l s
................

...................................... 221, 222
Total distance recorder

...................................36
T

ouch screen ............................................. 41, 43
To w b a r
................

................................... 148, 197
Towing another vehicle

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

47
Towing eye

...................................................... 97
T

raction control (ASR)
.................... 2
0, 119, 121
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 148, 197
Triangle, warning ..................................... 97, 215
Trip computer

............................................. 4

7- 4 9
Trip distance recorder

..................................... 36
T

y r e s
..........................................................9
, 253
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............

................ 27, 186, 188, 220
Range, AdBlue
...............................
...........23, 33
Rear screen, demisting ................................... 89
R
echarging the battery

................................. 24

5
Recirculation, air
...............................

........82, 84
Reduction of electrical load

.......................... 19

8
Regeneration of the particle filter

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

8
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

................................. 1

87, 188
Reinitialising the remote control

..................... 64
R

eminder, key in ignition

............................... 1

51
Reminder, lighting on

.................................... 10

4
Remote control

........................5

3, 54, 56 -58, 60
Removing a wheel

..............................

.......... 224
Removing the mat

...............................

............ 95
Replacing bulbs
..............................

..... 229, 233
Replacing fuses
..............................

..... 236, 238
Replacing the air filter

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

8
Replacing the oil filter

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

8
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

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

8
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 20

6
Resetting the service indicator

....................... 31
R

esetting the trip recorder

.............................. 36
R

eversing camera
...............................

.......... 185
Reversing lamp
............................................. 23

3
Roof bars
....................................................... 20

0
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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

15RTScreenwash, front ......................................... 11 0
Screenwash, rear ............................... ...........11 0
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
............................................ 2

4, 210
Seat belts
....................................... 12

2-124, 13 6
Seats, front
...............................

.......................73
Seats, rear
....................................................... 75
Sel

ector, gear
................................................ 15

7
Serial number, vehicle

..................................25

3
Service indicator
....................................... 2

9, 31
Servicing
...............................

............................ 9
Settings, equipment
...................... 3

7, 38, 41, 43
Sidelamps
.................... 1

01, 106, 229, 230, 233
Side repeater
..............................

..................232
Snow chains
..........................................1

86, 196
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................9
2, 93
Socket, auxiliary

...............................
...............94
Sockets, audio

................................................ 94
Spe

ed limiter
...............................
.. 166, 169, 171
Speed limit recognition
................................. 16

7
Stability control (ESC) ...................................11 9
Starting the engine

....................... 1
49, 152, 157
Starting using another battery

..............1
54, 244
Stay, bonnet
...............................

...................201
Steering wheel, adjustment

............................78
St

op
...............
.................................................. 18
Stopping the vehicle

..................... 1
49, 152, 157
Stop & Start
..................................1

6, 49, 80, 88,
163, 192, 201, 208, 246
Stop (warning lamp)

........................................ 18
St

orage
................
............................................ 93
Sun visor
...................................................9

2, 93
Switching off the engine

...............................14

9
Synchronising the remote control

...................64
.
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