2023 CITROEN C3 fuel

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Alphabetical index
Fittings, interior 18
Flap, fuel filler
35
Flashing indicators

20, 46
Fluid, brake

38
Fluid, engine coolant

38
Folding the rear seats

15–16
Fuel

4
Fuel consumption

4
Fuel level, low

35
Fuel (tank)

35
Fusebox, dashboard

48
Fusebox, engine compartment

48, 51
Fuses

48, 51
G
Gauge, fuel 35
Gearbox, manual
32, 40
Gear lever, manual gearbox

32
Gear shift indicator

33
Glove box

18
H
Hazard warning lamps 23
Headlamps (adjustment)
20
Headlamps, dipped beam

46
Headlamps, halogen

20, 45
Headlamps, main beam

46
Heating

16
Hooks 19
Horn
23
I
Indicator, coolant temperature 7
Indicators, direction
20, 46
Indicator, service

7
Inflating tyres

40, 61
Instrument panels

5
J
Jack 42
Jump starting
56
K
Key 9–10
Key with remote control
9, 31
L
Labels, identification 60
Lamps, rear
47
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

46–47
Level, brake fluid

38
Level, engine coolant

7, 38
Level, engine oil 37
Levels and checks
37–38
Level, screenwash fluid

21, 38
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

46–47
Lighting, exterior

20
Lighting, interior

19
Locating your vehicle

9
Locking

9
Locking from the inside

10
Locking the doors

10
M
Maintenance (advice) 41
Maintenance, routine
39
Map reading lamps

19
Markings, identification

60
Mirrors, door

15
O
Obstacle detection 33
Oil change
37
Oil consumption

37
Oil, engine

37
On-board tools

42
Opening the bonnet

35–36
Opening the boot

11
Opening the doors

11

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Alphabetical index
P
Pads, brake 40
Paint
41
Parking sensors, audible and visual

33
Parking sensors, rear

33
Plates, identification

60
Port, USB

18
Pressures, tyres

40, 61
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

25
Protecting children

26–28
Puncture

42
R
Recirculation, air 18
Reminder, lighting on
20
Remote control

9–10
Removing a wheel

43–44
Replacing bulbs

45–47
Replacing fuses

48
Replacing the air filter

40
Replacing the oil filter

40
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

40
Reservoir, screenwash

38
Reversing lamps

47
Roof rack

41
S
Safety, children 26–28
Screenwash
21
Screenwash, front

21
Seat belts

24–25
Seats, front

14
Seats, rear

15–16
Serial number, vehicle

60
Servicing

7, 39, 40–41
Sidelamps

47
Starting the engine

31
Starting the vehicle

31–32
Starting using another battery

56
Stay, engine bonnet

36
Steering wheel (adjustment)

15
Stopping the vehicle

31–32
Storage

18
Suspension

40
Switch, ignition

31
Switching off the engine

31
T
Tables of engines 60
Tables of fuses
48, 51
Tank, fuel

35
Technical data

60
Temperature, coolant

7
Tools

42
Towing

58–59
Trip computer 7–8
Tyres
40, 61
U
Unlocking 9
Unlocking from the inside
10
Unlocking the doors

10
V
Ventilation 16
W
Warning and indicator lamps 5
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not
fastened

25
Warning lamps

5
Warning lamp, seat belts

25
Warnings and indicators

5
Washing (advice)

41
Wheel, spare

40, 42–44
Wipers

21
Wipers, windscreen

21

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STANDARD WARRANTY
CITROËN New Vehicle Warranty
PCA Automobiles India Private Limited (hereinafter called “PAIPL”),
warrants that each new CITROËN vehicle sold shall be free from any
defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and maintenance,
subject to the following terms and conditions.
New Vehicle Warranty Period
This warranty (“New Vehicle Warranty“) shall exist for a period of
24 months or 40,000 kilometres, from the date of delivery whichever
is earlier (“New Vehicle Warranty Period”). This warranty is transferable
to subsequent owner for the remaining New Vehicle Warranty Period.
This warranty is applicable only in India and not transferable to any ot\
her
country.
What is covered?
Except as provided in “What is not covered?” hereof, our Authorised
Dealers shall either repair or replace, any CITROËN genuine part that is
acknowledged by PAIPL to be defective in material or workmanship within
the New Vehicle Warranty Period stipulated above, at no cost to the owner
of the CITROËN vehicle for parts or labour. Such defective parts which
have been replaced will become the property of PAIPL.
What is not covered?
This warranty shall not apply to:
• Normal maintenance services, including without limitation, cleaning and
polishing, minor adjustments, engine tuning, oil/ fluid changes, filters
replenishment, fastener retightening, wheel balancing, wheel alignment
and tyre rotation etc.
•

Replacement of parts as a result of normal wear and tear such as spark
plugs, belts, brake pads and linings, clutch disc/facing, filters, wiper
blades, bulbs, fuses, etc. •


Any vehicle on which the odometer reading has been altered so that
mileage cannot be accurately determined.
What is not covered?
Damage or failure resulting from:
• Negligence of proper maintenance as required in the chapter
.
• Misuse, abuse, accident, theft, flooding or fire.
•

Use of improper or insufficient fuel, fluids or lubricants.
•


Use of parts other than CITROËN Genuine Parts.
•


Any device and/or accessories not supplied by P
AIPL.
•

Modifications, alterations, tampering or improper repair
.
•

Parts used in applications of which they were not designed or not
approved by P

AIPL.
•

Slight irregularities not recognised as affecting quality or function of the
vehicle or parts, such as slight noise or vibrations, or items considere\
d
characteristic of the vehicle.
•


Airborne, fallout, industrial fallout, acid rain, hail and wind storms, \
or
other

Acts of God.
•

Paint scratches, dents or similar paint or body damage.
•


Action of road elements (sand, gravel, dust or road debris) which resu\
lts
in stone chipping of paint or glass.
•


Incidental or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss \
of
time, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle or commercial loss.
•


This warranty is the entire warranty given by P
AIPL for CITROËN
vehicles and no dealer or its or his agent or employee is authorised
to extend or enlarge this warranty and no dealer or its or his agent or \
employee is authorised to make any oral warranty on PAIPL behalf.
•

P
AIPL reserves the right to make any change in design or make any
improvement on the vehicle at any time without any obligation to make
the same change on vehicles previously sold.
•

P
AIPL reserves the right for the final decision in all warranty matters.
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REPLACEMENT PART WARRANTY
PAIPL warrants that each new CITROËN genuine replacement part
purchased from and installed by CITROËN Authorised Dealer shall be
free from any defects in material or workmanship, under normal use and
maintenance, subject to the following terms and conditions.
Replacement Parts Warranty Period
This warranty (“Parts Warranty”) shall exist for a period of 1 Year or until
the vehicle has been driven for a distance of 10,000 Kilometres from
the date of installation of replacement part by CITROËN Authorised Dealer,
whichever occurs first (“Parts Warranty Period”).
What is covered?
Our Authorised Dealers shall either repair or replace, any CITROËN
genuine part (except the cases listed in “What is not covered?” below),
that is acknowledged by PAIPL to be defective in material or workmanship
within the Parts Warranty Period stipulated above, after examinations
carried out to confirm that none of the original settings have been
tampered with, at no cost to the owner of the CITROËN vehicle for parts
or labour. Such defective parts which have been replaced will become the
property of PAIPL.
What is not covered?
This Parts Warranty shall not apply to:
• Normal maintenance services of parts such as brake cleaning,
adjustment or replacement (i.e. spark plugs that are oil fouled, lead
fouled, or which fail due to the use of low grade fuel).
•

Parts that fail due to abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration or accident or\

which have been improperly lubricated or repaired.
•


Parts used in applications for which they were not designed or approved \
by P

AIPL.
•

Failure due to normal wear of parts. •


Direct or indirect failures caused by misuse and improper maintenance
of vehicle.
•

Any vehicle on which the odometer reading has been altered so that
mileage cannot be accurately determined.
•

Incidental or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss \
of
time, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle or commercial loss.
This Parts W
arranty is the entire warranty given by PAIPL for CITROËN
replacement parts and no dealer or its or his agent or employee is
authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty and no dealer or its or hi\
s
agent or employee is authorised to make any oral warranty on PAIPL
behalf. PAIPL reserves the right for the final decision in all warranty
matters.
Owner’s Responsibility:
• Proper use, maintenance and care of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions contained in the Owner ’s Manual.
•

Retention of maintenance service records. It may be necessary for the
customer to show that the required maintenance has been performed,
as specified in the Owner

’s Manual.
•

Retention of the customer
’s copy of the original repair order and its
invoice/bill against which the part was replaced.
•

Delivery of the vehicle during regular service business hours to the
same CITROËN

Authorised Dealer who had sold and installed the
replacement part.
•

In order to maintain the validity of this Parts W
arranty, the vehicle must
be serviced by CITROËN authorised workshop in accordance to the
Owner’s Manual.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emis\
sion control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission ser\
vices
to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
A: Adjust
C: Clean

I: Inspect

R: Replace
Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
C3 Naturally Aspirated Months
2 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Km (K) 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1.2L (1199cc) (3 Cyl)
60KW @ 5750 rpm
115Nm @ 3750 rpm Air cleaner filter element
C R C R C R C R C R
Engine oil I R R R R R R R R R R
Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R
Drain Plug Gasket R R R R R R R R R R
Change Spark plugs RR
Check accessory belt (waterpump & Strech belt) I I I I I I I R I I
Change coolant I I I I I R I I I I R
Pollen Filter R R R R R R R R R R
Fuel Filter (intank) R
Brake Fluid/Clutch Fluid I I R I R I R I R I R
Check timing belt visual condition, replace if found
damage R
Rear Twist Beam Bush – Check wear and tear or noise,
replace if found. I I I I I I I I I I
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A: Adjust C: Clean I: Inspect R: Replace
Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
C3 Turbo Months
2 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Km (K) 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1.2L (1199 cc) (3 Cyl)
81KW @ 5500 rpm
190Nm @ 1750 rpm Air cleaner filter element
C R C R C R C R C R
Change engine oil R R R R R R R R R R
Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R
Drain Plug Gasket R R R R R R R R R R
Change Spark plugs RR
Check accessory belt condition visually, replace if
found damage I I I I I I I R I I
Change coolant I I I I R I I I I R
Pollen Filter R R R R R R R R R R
Fuel Filter (intank) R
Brake/Clutch Fluid I R I R I R I R I R
Check timing belt visual condition, replace if found
damage R
Rear Twist Beam Bush – Check wear and tear or
noise, replace if found. I I I I I I I I I I
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CITROËN ASSISTANCE
CITROËN ASSISTANCE
With the CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE service, you can contact our breakdown and towing services anywhere in India, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE services
CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE will provide assistance, free of charge, if your vehicle is immobilised as a result of a breakdown covered by the CITROËN
contractual warranty or CITROËN service contract that you purchased (extended warranty, maintenance plan, etc.) which is valid.
For vehicles or incidents that are not covered by the contractual warran\
ty such as punctures, lost keys, lock-outs, incorrect fuel type, or any \
other non-
vehicle fault incident, CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE can arrange assistance with a roadside assistance agent if requested.
Contact CITROËN ASSISTANCE
● By pressing on CITROËN CONNECT ASSISTANCE if your vehicle is fitted with it (press the CITROËN button) or,
● By calling the CITRÖEN ASSISTANCE number found on the back cover, or
●

Using the MyCITROËN app (Contact &
Assistance)
CITROËN ASSISTANCE ensures your mobility
The CITROËN Authorised Repairer based on your request shall provide referral for an alternative means of travel if your vehicle is immobilised as a result
of a breakdown covered by the CITROËN contractual warranty or valid CITROËN service contract, or alternatively at your expense, for your onward travel
or your return home.
If you are stranded more than 100 kms from your home, you can ask for th\
e referral for the following at your expense:
●

Hotel accommodation
●


Referral for forward travel from breakdown location to the destination (OR)
●


Referral for return travel from breakdown location to the customer residence
Note: V

arious rules governing eligibility, luggage allowance and seating capacity shall be applicable as enforced by hotel, or transportation party.
A customer care agent will answer your call and handle your problem in fu\
ll: they will perform a preliminary diagnosis and attempt to solve your \
incident
over the phone. If required, a roadside assistance agent will be dispatc\
hed to the breakdown location within a timeframe provided during the cal\
l. They will
repair your vehicle at the roadside to enable you to set off again immediately . If this is not possible, the roadside assistance agent will tow your vehicle to
the nearest CITROËN Authorised Repairer.
In any case the kms for towing are restricted to 100 kms for free towing\
, all kms above 100 kms would be on chargeable basis at Rs 65 per km.
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