Citroen C3 Pluriel (2008 year). Manual — part 7

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B O O T C O M PA R T M E N T C O V E R

D. To lock the boot compartment

cover: First close the tailgate 1
then the boot cover 2.

The tailgate opening control is

accessed via the mobile fl ap in the

boot compartment cover.
To remove the boot compartment
cover, proceed in reverse order.

Do not place any object on the boot compartment cover.

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S I D E C O V E R S

The side covers are to be found on
the interior face of the boot com-
partment cover.

Positioning the side covers:
Deploy the ring located beneath
the cover.
Make sure that the telescopic han-
dles are in the fully up position
when placing the side covers.

Place the cover in the location
vacated by the arch.
Lower the telescopic handle with
the palm of your hand to lock the
cover in position.

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A C O U S T I C C O M F O R T

Aero-acoustic defl ector

Your vehicle is equipped with an aero-acoustic mobile defl ector for sup-

pressing any air turbulence which may occur when driving in saloon confi gu-

ration with the roof open.

Operation

The defl ector deploys automatically when the roof is opened.
The latch A permits you to immobilise it.

Advice:

To improve your comfort when in cabriolet or spider confi guration, it is rec-

ommended:

to have the front and rear windows up
to immobilise the acoustic defl ector in the closed position.

In saloon confi guration with the roof closed for driving at high speed, you

are recommended to immobilise the aero-acoustic defl ector in the closed

position.

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B O N N E T R E L E A S E

Bonnet release

This operation should only be
performed while the vehicle is
stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-
trol located under the dashboard
towards you.

Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel
the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then
in notch 2 (See arrow indication).
Warning: Do not pull the strut
towards the front.

To close

Fit the strut in its place.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then
let it drop shut. Avoid opening the
bonnet in high winds.

Action the control A situated below
the chevrons, then lift.
Note: The panel may be hot after
the vehicle has been in use.

Check that the bonnet is
properly secured.

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L E V E L S

Air fi lter

Follow the requirements
set out in the Maintenance
Guide.

REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.

Screen wash and head-

lamp wash fl uid

Use

CITROËN-approved

products wherever possible.

Capacity: See “Capacities”.

Engine coolant

The fl uid level should be

between the marks MIN. and
MAX. on the header tank.

Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Never do anything relating to
the cooling system of an engine
that is hot.

12V battery

See “Starting with a slave
battery”.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level
on horizontal ground with
the engine having been

switched off for at least 10 min-

utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.

Pull out the manual dip-
stick.
The level should be between
the marks MIN. and MAX.
on the gauge.
It must never exceed the
maximum.

MAX.

MIN.

Brake fl uid

The level of fl uid should be

between the marks MIN.
and MAX. on the reservoir.

Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If the warning lamp comes on
while you are driving, stop
immediately

and

contact

a

CITROËN dealer.

immediately

and

immediately

Cabin particle fi lter/

Odour fi lter

See “Maintenance Guide”.

If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult “User Precautions” at the end of this handbook.

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L E V E L S

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been

switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.

Topping up engine oil

Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maximum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.

If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment.

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Topping up the coolant

The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX.

on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have
the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre,

more than

Make sure that the cap is back on properly.
Note:

If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates

a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest
opportunity.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Remark:

The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the

engine has stopped.

If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment.

L E V E L S

Radiator – coolant fl uid

Checking the level and topping up

with fl uid must always be done with

the engine cold.

Engine hot

Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the temper-

ature to be lower than 100°C and

then carefully unscrew the cap so
as to allow the pressure to drop,
protecting yourself with, say, a
cloth.

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1 . 4 i E N G I N E

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1 . 6 i 1 6 V E N G I N E

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H D i

7 0 E N G I N E

The diesel fuel circuit being
under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE
CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.

HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special qualifi cations

which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee.

Any intervention requires special qualifi cations

Any intervention requires special qualifi cations

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D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T

Priming the fuel system

Detach the protection cover to
access the priming pump.

HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a CITROËN

dealer can guarantee.

Draining water from the fuel

fi lter

Purge regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the
bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-
fuel sensor located at the base of

the fi lter.
Operate until the water has com-
pletely drained away.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water in diesel fuel sensor.

In the event of running out of fuel:

After fi lling (5 litres minimum),

operate the manual priming
pump until some resistance is
felt.
Operate the starter motor while
depressing

the

accelerator

pedal slightly until the engine
starts.

If the engine fails to start at the fi rst

attempt, wait 15 seconds before

trying again.
If the engine fails to start after sev-
eral attempts, repeat the procedure
from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, acceler-
ate slightly to complete the bleed-
ing of the circuit.

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C A P A C I T I E S

Engine type

Engine oil capacities (in litres)

(1)

1.4i engine

3.2

1.6i 16V engine

3.2

HDi 70 engine

3.8

(1)

Drain, refi ll and replace oil fi lter.

Screen wash fl uid (in litres)

3.5

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F U S E S

Fuseboxes

There are two fuse boxes, one below the dashboard and one under the
bonnet.

Dashboard fuses

The fuse box is located in the lower glovebox compartment.
To access the fuses, open the glove box, pull the handle on the fuse box
cover.

Replacing a fuse

Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and
have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fusebox.

Replace the fuse that has blown with one of the same rating (same
colour).
Use the special pliers A stowed on the cover close to the fuseboxes, this
includes a compartment for replacement fuses.

Good

Bad

Pliers A

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T A B L E O F F U S E S

D A S H B O A R D F U S E S

Ref.

Rating

Function

3

5 A

Airbags

4

10 A

Diagnostic socket – Clutch switch – Steering angle sensor

5

30 A

Rear window – Sun roof

6

30 A

Screen wash

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20 A

Digital clock – Controls at the steering wheel – Radio – Display

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30 A

Cigar-lighter – Digital clock – Interior lamps – Vanity mirror

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15 A

Alarm

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15 A

Ignition switch – Diagnostic socket

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15 A

Airbag ECU – Rain and brightness sensor

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15 A

Parking assistance – Instrument panel – Air conditioning – Bluetooth

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telephone

®

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30 A

Central locking – Deadlocking

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40 A

Heated rear screen

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SHUNT

CUSTOMER PARK SHUNT

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F U S E S

Any action on the MAXI fuses (that give extra protection) (in
grey in the diagrams), located in the fuseboxes, should be left
to a CITROËN dealer.

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the dia

Fuses under the bonnet

Fusebox

To access the fusebox located in
the engine compartment, remove
the battery cover and detach the
lid.
After a repair, take care to
reclose the cover.

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T A B L E O F F U S E S

F U S E S U N D E R T H E B O N N E T

Ref.

Rating

Function

1

20 A

Water-in-diesel-fuel sensor

2

15 A

Horn

3

10 A

Screen wash

4

20 A

Headlamp wash

5

15 A

Fuel pump

6

10 A

Power steering

7

10 A

Coolant level sensor

8

25 A

Starter

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10 A

ECUs (ABS, ESP)

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30 A

Engine control actuators (Ignition coil, Electrovalve, Oxygen sensor, Injection) – Canister purge

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40 A

Air blower

12

30 A

Windscreen wiper

14

30 A

Air pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater