Get Checks Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Second Generation (2009-2016)

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bonnet

Opening

Closing

F

Unclip the bonnet stay C from its housing,

holding it by its foam protection.

Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet

open.

F

Take the stay out of the support notch.

before doing anything under the

Clip the stay in its housing.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start

system to avoid any risk of injury

resulting from an automatic change to

STaRT mode.

F

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully

latched.

F

open the front left door.

Pull the interior release lever A, located at

the bottom of the door aperture.

The location of the interior release lever

prevents opening of the bonnet while

the front left door is closed.

F

Push the exterior safety catch B to the left

and raise the bonnet.

When the engine is hot, handle the

exterior safety catch and the stay with

care.

To avoid damaging the electric units,

the use of a high pressure jet wash

under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.

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Petrol engines

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3. air filter.

4. brake fluid reservoir.

5. battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8. Engine oil filler cap.

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diesel engines

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3. air filter.

4. brake fluid reservoir.

5. battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8. Engine oil filler cap.

9. Priming pump (on fuel filter).

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Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.

If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Checking using

the dipstick

Take care when working under the

bonnet, as certain areas of the engine

may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and

the cooling fan could start at any time

(even with the ignition off).

Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "diesel engine"

section for the location of the dipstick in the

engine compartment of your vehicle.

If you find that the level is above the A mark or

below the B mark, do not start the engine.

-

If the level is above the MAX mark (risk

of damage to the engine), contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the level is below the MIN mark, you

must top up the engine oil.

F

Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check:

the correct level is between the marks A

and B.

-

Engine oil level

The check is carried out either when

the ignition is switched on using the

oil level indicator in the instrument

panel for vehicles so equipped, or

using the dipstick.

Oil grade

before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,

check that the oil is the correct grade for your

engine and conforms to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

To ensure that the reading is correct,

your vehicle must be parked on a level

surface with the engine having been off

for more than 30 minutes.

A = MAX

B = MIN

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It is normal to top up the oil level between

two services (or oil changes). CITROËN

recommends that you check the level, and top

up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

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Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level should be close

to the "MaX" mark. If it is not, check

the brake pad wear.

Topping up the engine oil level

Engine oil change

Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "diesel engine"

section for the location of the oil filler cap in the

engine compartment of your vehicle.

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule

for details of the interval for this operation.

In order to maintain the reliability of the engine

and emission control system, never use

additives in the engine oil.

F

Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

add oil in small quantities, avoiding any

spills on engine components (risk of fire).

Wait a few minutes before checking the

level again using the dipstick.

Changing the ﬂuid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule

for details of the interval for this operation.

F

add more oil if necessary.

after checking the level, carefully refit the

oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake fluid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

After topping up the oil, the check when

switching on the ignition with the oil level

indicator in the instrument panel is not valid

during the 30 minutes after topping up.

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Coolant level

Screenwash fluid level

Used products

Top up the level when necessary.

avoid prolonged contact of used oil or

fluids with the skin.

Most of these fluids are harmful to

health or indeed very corrosive.

The coolant level should be close

to the "MaX" mark but should never

exceed it.

Fluid speciﬁcation

When the engine is warm, the temperature of

the coolant is regulated by the fan.

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,

this fluid must not be topped up or replaced

with plain water.

In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you

use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.

do not discard used oil or fluids into

sewers or onto the ground.

Take used oil to a CITRoËn dealer or

a qualified workshop (France) or to an

authorised waste disposal site.

The cooling fan may start after

switching off the engine: take care

with articles and clothing that might

be caught by the fan blades.

Additive level (Diesel with

particle filter)

according to your version of instrument panel,

the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:

In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,

wait at least one hour after switching off the

engine before carrying out any work.

-

fixed illumination of the particle

filter warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal,

To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap

by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When

the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and

top up the level.

or

-

fixed illumination of the service

warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message that the

particle filter additive level is too low.

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Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be replaced at

routine services.

Topping up

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

The reservoir must be topped up without delay

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's

service schedule and according to your engine.

Particle filter (Diesel)

according to your version of instrument panel, the

Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by:

-

fixed illumination of the particle

filter warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal,

12 V battery

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

The battery does not require any maintenance.

Refer to the manufacturer's

service schedule for details of the

replacement intervals for these

components.

or

However, check that the terminals are clean

and correctly tightened, particularly in summer

and winter.

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temporary illumination of

the service warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message that there is a risk

of blockage of the particle filter.

Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty

atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle

(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often

if necessary.

a clogged passenger compartment filter may

have an adverse effect on the performance

of the air conditioning system and generate

undesirable odours.

When carrying out work on the battery, refer

to the "12 V battery" section for details of the

precautions to be taken before disconnecting

the battery and following its reconnection.

as soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate

the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph

(60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.

If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive

level" section.

On a new vehicle, the first operations of

regeneration of the particle filter may be

accompanied by the smell of "burning",

which is perfectly normal.

Following prolonged operation of the

vehicle at very low speed or at idle,

you may, in exceptional circumstances,

notice the emission of water vapour at

the exhaust on acceleration. This does

not affect the behaviour of the vehicle

or the environment.

Oil filter

The presence of this label, in particular with

the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of

a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special

technology and specification. The involvement

of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

is essential when replacing or disconnecting

the battery.

Replace the oil filter each time the

engine oil is changed.

Refer to the manufacturer's

service schedule for details of

the replacement interval for this

component.

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Manual gearbox

Brake pads

only 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.

The gearbox does not require any

Brake wear depends on the style

maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the manufacturer's service

schedule for the checking interval for

this component.

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.

Electronic gearbox

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.

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Brake disc wear

Refer to the manufacturer's service

schedule for details of the checking

interval for this component.

For information on checking brake

disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Parking brake

Automatic gearbox

If excessive travel or a loss of

effectiveness of this system is

noticed, the parking brake must be

checked, even between two services.

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

Refer to the manufacturer's service

schedule for details of the level

checking interval for this component.

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Checking this system must be done by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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