2023 CITROEN C3 fuel filter

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Driving tips
Driving tips
Improving fuel economy
The following tips will help you in improving fuel
economy.
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A
void excessive idling.
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A
void sudden acceleration.
–

A
void unnecessary deceleration and stopping.
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Keep steady cruise speed as much as
possible.
Keep the air filter clean
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting in
decreased power output and increased fuel
consumption.
Keep tire pressures correct
Underinflating of the tires can waste fuel due to
increased running resistance of the tires. Keep
your tires inflated to the correct pressure shown
on the label on the driver’s door lock pillar.
Do not use tires other than those
specified by Citroën. Never use different
sizes or types of tires on the front and rear
wheels.
Driving on hills
When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may begin
to slow down and show a lack of power. If this
happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that
the engine will again be operating in its normal
power range
While driving down a hill, never turn off the
vehicle.
Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long
or too often while going down a long hill. This
could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency.
Use the parking brake when parking your
vehicle and shift the gear shift lever into
the first gear or reverse gear position for the
sake of safety.
Driving on slippery roads
Under wet road conditions, you should drive at
a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible
slippage of tires during braking. When driving on
icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads, reduce your
speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
Vehicle may break-down, meet with an
accident or catch fire due to:
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Installation of:
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High wattage bulbs
•


Non genuine lamps / horns
•


Modified suspension / wheels
•


Non genuine parts / accessories etc.
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Short circuiting due to tampering of wiring
harness.
Do not store or carry inflammable
materials in the vehicle.
Avoid driving into or starting the vehicle in a heavily water logged area. Vehicle
may break-down or engine may fail due to:
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W

ater entry into the engine.
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Short circuiting of the electrical systems.
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EV
AP (Evaporative Emission Control
System) malfunction.
If the vehicle is stuck into deep water, do not
start / crank the vehicle until the level of water
drops below the level of exhaust pipe.
If the vehicle is submerged in water, report to
the nearest authorized workshop.

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Practical information
The battery electrolyte must be filled. If the level
is found to be below the “MIN” level line, add
distilled water to the “MAX” level line.
For more information on the precautions
to take before any work on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Passenger compartment
filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter
can adversely affect air conditioning
system performance and generate
undesirable odours.
Air filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
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 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.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc and drum wear
For information on checking brake disc
and drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 10
kilometres at over 50 km/h, add 0.3 bar (30 kPa)
to the values indicated on the label.
Under-inflation increases fuel
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressure causes premature wear on tyres and
has an adverse effect on the vehicle's road
holding - risk of an accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. It is recommended to regularly check the
condition of the tyres (tread and sidewalls) and
wheel rims as well as the presence of the valves.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; it is imperative to replace the
tyres.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause ABS and EBFD systems to mistime.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road-holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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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
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.
Maintenance and Warranty

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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
Maintenance and Warranty

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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
Maintenance and Warranty