2023 CITROEN C3 engine

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In the event of a breakdown
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
on the broken down
vehicle.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order:
first remove (-) terminal then (+) terminal..
►


Refit the cover to the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.
Disconnecting/removing the
battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of charge
for starting the engine, it is recommended that
the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is
taken out of service for a long period.
Before disconnecting the battery: ►

Close all openings (doors, boot, windows).
►

Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
►

Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.


Naturally Aspirated engine version

Turbo engine version
►
Disconnect the negative cable.
►

Disconnect the positive cable.
► Remove the mounting bracket if you need to
remove the battery .
Be careful not to cause accidental short
circuits between the positive and
negative battery terminals.
Do not allow smoking, sparks or flames
around fuel or the battery.
After reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the relevant section, initialise or
reset certain equipment:
–

Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
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.

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In the event of a breakdown
8When 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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

No approved towbar available.
Access to the tools

The towing eye is stored under the boot floor
carpet.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Remove the cover .
To be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Technical data
Engines technical data
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined as per AIS 137 (Part 5).
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine EB2NA
engine EB2ADTM
engine
Gearbox MA5
(Manual
5-speed) MB6
(Manual
6-speed)
Cubic capacity 1 199 cc 1 199 cc
Max. power 60 kW at 5750 rpm81 kW at
5500 rpm
Fuel BSVI
Commercial Gasoline Fuel BSVI
Commercial Gasoline Fuel
Curb weight L1-939 kg L2-964 kgL2-1035 Kg
Dimensions (mm)
These dimensions have been measured on an
unladen vehicle.






Identification markings
Various visible markings for the identification and
research of your vehicle.


A. Vehicle identification number (VIN), BSO
(Body Side Outer) Front Panel RH
Stamped on BIW.
Bears the following information:
–
Manufacturer's name.
–


VIN number
.
–
Model.
–

Engine number
.
B. Chassis number, Seat Cross Member
Panel RH
Below driver seat.

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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 23
Adjusting headlamps
20
Adjusting seat

14
Adjusting the air distribution

17
Adjusting the air flow

17
Adjusting the headlamp beam height

20
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

15
Adjusting the temperature

17
Advice on care and maintenance

41
Advice on driving

4, 31
Airbags

26–27
Airbags, front

26–27
Air conditioning

16–17
Air conditioning, manual

17
Air intake

18
Air vents

16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

23
Antitheft / Immobiliser

10
B
Battery, 12 V 39, 56, 58
Battery, remote control
10
Bodywork

41
Bonnet

35–36
Boot

11
Brake discs

40
Brake lamps

47
Brakes 40
Bulbs
45
Bulbs (changing)

45–47
C
Capacity, fuel tank 35
Cap, fuel filler
35
Care of the bodywork

41
Central locking

9–10
Changing a bulb

45–47
Changing a fuse

48, 51
Changing a wheel

42
Changing the remote control battery

10
Checking the levels

37–38
Checks

37, 39–41
Checks, routine

39–40
Child lock

30
Children

25
Children (safety)

30
Child seats

25, 28–29
Child seats, conventional

29
Cleaning (advice)

41
Closing the boot

11
Control, emergency boot release

11
Control, emergency door

10
Control stalk, lighting

20
Control stalk, wipers

21
Courtesy lamp

47
Courtesy lamps

19
D
Dimensions 60
Dipstick
37
Direction indicators (turn signals)

20, 46–47
Doors

11
Driving

31
Driving economically

4
E
EBFD 23
Eco-driving (advice)
4
Electric windows

12
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

23
Emergency warning lamps

23
Engine

35–36, 41
Engine compartment

37
Engine, petrol

60
Engines

60
Environment

10
F
Filling the fuel tank 35
Filter, air
40
Filter, oil

40
Filter, passenger compartment

16, 40
Fitting a wheel

43–44
Fittings, boot

19

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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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12VIN:
MODEL:OWNER NAME
& ADDRESS
VARIANT:
COLOUR:
ENGINE NO:
CONTACT NO:
KEY NO: E-mail ID:
INVOICE DATE: SELLING
DEALER NAME
& CODE
ODOMETER READING
KM
REGISTRATION NO:
BATTERY MAKE: DEALER
SHOWROOM
ADDRESS &
CONTACT NO.
(STAMP)
BATTERY NO:
BATTERY BATCH:
TYPE MAKE BATCH CODE
Front Right
CONTACT NO.
FOR SERVICE
APPOINTMENT
& SUPPORT
Front left
Rear Right Rear Left Spare
Maintenance and Warranty

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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.
Maintenance and Warranty