2022 CITROEN C3 parking brake

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Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Practical information

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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel comes on
fixed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel, first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve
aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim, starting by placing its
cut-out in line with the valve and then
pressing around its edge with the palm
of your hand.
Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. F

R
emove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the
tool 3 (depending on version).
F

S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
List of operations
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Lower fusebox
FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
F1 10Electrochromatic interior mirror, heated rear screen,
particle
filter pump (Diesel), parking sensors, power steering,
LPG
system, clutch pedal switch, exterior mirror adjustment.
F10(+) -
F11 (Gnd) 30Locking / unlocking of the doors and fuel filler flap (depending
on engine).
F13 10Rain and sunshine sensor, air conditioning, front camera.
F14 5Alarm, telematic unit.
F16 3Automatic gearbox gear selector, brake pedal switch,
Stop & Start system.
F17 5Instrument panel, driving school module.
F18 5Air conditioning, gear selector position indicator (automatic
gearbox).
F19 3Steering mounted controls.
F21 3START/STOP switch or button.
F23 5Seat belts not fastened warning lamps display.
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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing arm;
rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or
steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,- four-wheel drive vehicle,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the
parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,- where there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from its housing.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing on the left.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Maintenance (advice) ....................................2 19
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M
ap reading lamps
......................................... 94
M

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

8
Mat
.......

.....................................................96, 99
Memorising a speed

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

0
Mirror, rear view

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

4
Mirrors, door ..........................................103, 184
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........198
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............143
Oil change

...............................
......................209
Oil consumption

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

9
OIl, engine
...............................

......................209
Opening the bonnet

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

6
Opening the boot

..............................
.. 57, 59, 69
Opening the doors

.............................. 5
7, 59, 68Pads, brake ...................................................
2
14
Paint colour code
..........................................25
8
Panoramic glass sunroof

................................95
P

arcel shelf, rear
...................................10

1, 102
Parking brake

.................................. 1
7, 159, 214
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 187
Plates, identification ...................................... 258
Port, USB

..................................................9
6, 98
Pre-heater, Diesel
...............................

............17
Pressures, tyres
....................................2

25, 258
Pre-tensioning seat belts

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

8
Priming the fuel system

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

20
Protecting children

........................13

0, 13 4 -13 6,
141, 143 -145, 147
Protectors
...................................................... 2

19
Puncture
................

........................................221
M
O
P
Number plate lamps ......................................23 9
N
L
Range, AdBlue ..........................................26, 36
Rear screen, demisting ................................... 93
R
echarging the battery
.................................25

0
Recirculation, air
...............................

........86, 88
Reduction of electrical load
.......................... 20

3
Regeneration of the particle filter

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

13
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

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

1, 192
Reinitialising the remote control

.....................67
R

eminder, key in ignition
...............................15

5
Reminder, lighting on

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

8
Remote control

........................ 5
6, 57, 59 - 61, 63
Removing a wheel

..............................
..........229
R
Labels, identification ..................................... 25 8
Lamp, boot ............................... ...............95, 240
Lamps, parking
............................................. 11

0
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...18

3
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

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

0
Level, AdBlue
................................................ 2

12
Level, brake fluid

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

10
Level, Diesel additive
.................................... 2

12
Level, engine coolant

.............................. 3
1, 211
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......35, 209
Levels and checks

..............................
...2 07-212
Level, screenwash fluid

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

11
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

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

0 , 2 4 0
Lighting
................

............................................ 16
Lighting, guide-me home

..............................111
L

ighting, interior
.............................................. 94
L

ighting, welcome
......................................... 111
Lo

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

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

3
Localised Assistance Call
..................... 1

19, 121
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 58
Lo

cking
...................................................... 5
7, 63
Locking from the inside

...................................70
L

ow fuel level
..............................
..................19 6
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