2017 Citroen C3 RHD boot

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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- e ither upright behind the front seats,
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o
r flat at the base of the boot.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.
Hooks
Storage box
For versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.
F

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emove the boot carpet for access to the
storage box.
Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
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a t
owing eye,
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emporary puncture repair kit,
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arning triangle,
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ake care to secure only light bags.
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Headlamp beam
height adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of the headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0.

D
river only
o

r driver + front passenger.
- .

D
river + front passenger + rear
passengers.
1.
D

river + front passenger + rear
passengers
+ load in the boot.
- .

D
river + front passenger + rear
passengers
+ load in the boot.
2.
D

river only + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
This position is sufficient to avoid causing dazzle.
Higher settings may limit the spread of light from
the headlamps.
The initial setting is position "0" .
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Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
vehicle speed).
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper selection ring:
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can only
be set via the touch screen.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of
damage).
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n the Driving
menu, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab.
F

Sel

ect "
Comfort " then "Rear
wiper in reverse ".
This function is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
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Warning triangle
The triangle can be stored on the rear face of
the boot, secured by straps.
Assembling the triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.Refer to the instructions provided with the
triangle.
Positioning the triangle
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel. For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first
time, don't keep trying, but start the
procedure again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

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epeat the operation 10 times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
F
P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by local legislation.
Other HDi engines
(except BlueHDi version)
F A dd at least five litres of Diesel fuel to the
tank.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F

O
perate the starter to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

R
efit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
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In the event of a breakdown

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1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
S

ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
S

peed limit sticker.
Composition of the kit
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those detailed below.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt cover on alloy
wheels or the central bolt cover (depending
on version).
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
For more information on To w i n g, refer to the
corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
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Taking out the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
F

U
nscrew the central nut.
F

R
emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the space-saver type
(BlueHDi).
Access to the spare wheel
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
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R
emove the wheel.
Stowing the wheel with
punctured tyre
The wheel with punctured tyre can be
stowed under the floor, in the housing
for the standard spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
trim from the middle of the wheel so that
the fixing parts (nut and bolt) can be put
in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type
spare wheel, the wheel with punctured
tyre cannot be stowed under the floor. It
must be stowed in the boot; use a cover
to protect the inside of the boot.
In the event of a breakdown