Citroen C3 Pluriel (2008 year). Instruction

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1 2 V B AT T E R Y

Starting the engine with an assisting battery

If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate
emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.
A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet)
B. Assisting battery
Check that the assisting battery has sufﬁ cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the
latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with each
other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the diagram.

order

Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start  the  engine  of  the  assisting  vehicle.  Let  the  engine  run  for
around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
Note:  For any operation necessitating a disconnection of the bat-
tery, you must wait 3 minutes after switching the ignition off, taking
no  action  which  will  prevent  the  vehicle's  electrical  system  from  going  to  sleep  (such  as  operating  the  doors  and
tailgate, pressing the buttons on the remote control, etc.).

Never approach with a ﬂ ame or create sparks in the vicinity

of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly
corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and
especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediately
with copious amounts of fresh water.

Advice

Do not touch the leads during
the operation.

Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse
order, making sure they do not
touch together.

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R E F U E L L I N G

To open the ﬂ ap, pull at the edge.

Locking ﬁ ller cap

Turn the key a quarter turn to lock

and unlock the ﬁ ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap in
the support provided on the inside

of the ﬁ ller ﬂ ap.
For  a  petrol  engine  with  a  cata-
lytic  converter,  unleaded  fuel  is
compulsory.
The  ﬁ ller  neck  is  narrower  to

ensure that only unleaded petrol
can be put in.

When you are seeking to ﬁ ll your tank, do not persist after the third

cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.

Fuel tank capacity (in litres):

Approx. 47.

If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's
engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained before
you start the engine again.

FUEL QUALITY

A label inside the ﬁ ller ﬂ ap tells you which type of fuel to use.

UNLEADED PETROL

DIESEL FUEL

The petrol engines are designed to run on RON 95.
However, for better performance (petrol engine), we recommend RON 98.

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C H A N G I N G B U L B S

HEADLAMP UNIT

1. Dipped beams
2. Main beams
3. Sidelamps
4. The direction indicator warn-

ing lamps

Note: A light misting may appear
on the headlamp surface in certain
conditions of use.

Note: To change the bulbs in the
LH headlamp lens:

Remove the battery cover.
Detach the fusebox cover.

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Main beams

Tilt the metallic spring holding the

ﬂ ap giving access to the lamp

bulbs.
Open the access ﬂ ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the retaining spring.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H1

Dipped beams

Tilt the metallic spring holding the

ﬂ ap giving access to the lamp

bulbs.
Open the access ﬂ ap.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the retaining spring.
Take out the bulb.
Bulb: H7

Front foglamps

Bulb: H1

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Front direction indicator

Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter
turn and pull.
Release the bulb.
Bulb: PY 21 W (amber).

Sidelamps

Tilt the metallic spring holding the

ﬂ ap giving access to the lamp

bulbs.
Open the access ﬂ ap.
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter
turn and pull.
Bulb: W 5 W

Side repeater direction indi-
cator

To  change  the  direction  indicator
side  repeater,  push  it  forwards  or
rearwards  to  detach  it,  then  pull  it
towards you.
Hold the cable and disconnect it.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Rear lamp unit

Identify the failed bulb.
Bulbs:

1. Stop-lamps and sidelamps:

P 21 W/5 W.

2. Direction indicator: PY 21 W.
3. Foglamp: P 21 W.

Left hand side
Reversing lamp: P 21 W.
Right hand side

Removal

Remove  the  tailgate  balancing
strut  by  removing  the  retaining
clip.
Undo the lamp ﬁ xing screws.
Remove  the  bulb-  holder  to
access the bulb.

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Reﬁ t the assembly after replacing

the bulb.

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Third stoplamp

Undo the ﬁ xing screws to remove

the tailgate interior trim.
Unclip the bulb- holder to
access the bulbs.

Bulb: W 5 W.

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Number plate

Unclip the lens then pull the bulb-
holder.
Bulb: W 5 W.

After each operation, check that the lamps work.

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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

Towbar

We recommend you to have this device ﬁ tted by a CITROËN Dealer, who will be acquainted with your vehicle’s tow-

ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.

Dimensions (in metres)

: 0.738

Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the
chapter “General”.
To avoid damage, do not remove the roof arches with the
roof bars attached. Make sure that the load on the roof is not
hindering the sliding of the folding roof.

Roof bars

For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-
MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.

For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use

safety and

Recommendations:

Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.
Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to side winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.
Remove the roof rack or roof
bars when you are not using
them.

Note: It is possible to open the
sun roof even when the roof bars
are present.

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C H A N G I N G A W H E E L

Access to the spare wheel

To access the spare wheel
Lift the boot carpet.
Remove the jack- holder to access the wheel.

Tools

The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.
Note:

In cabriolet or spider conﬁ guration, it is necessary to move the roof

cassette in order to access the spare wheel.

To reposition the spare wheel

Return the wheel to the boot, place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure
using the strap.

Tyre pressures

This is indicated on the label on the front door pillar. See “Vehicle identiﬁ ca-

tion” and “User Precautions”.

Advice

The wheel bolts are speciﬁ c to the type of wheel.

If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dealer that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new
wheels.

The jack and all the tools are designed speciﬁ cally for use on

your particular vehicle.
Do not use them for any other applications.
With a spare wheel, drive cautiously.

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Removal

Park the vehicle on stable, ﬁ rm ground that is not slippery. Apply the

parking brake.

Switch off the ignition and engage ﬁ rst gear or reverse gear, depending

on any slope.
You must ensure that all of the vehicle occupants have left the vehi-
cle and are in a safe location.

2. Detach the wheel trim if there is one, using the end of the wheelbrace 4,

pulling close to the valve.

Slacken the wheel bolts. For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, ﬁ rst

remove the bolt protectors using tool 6 and use the socket for the anti-
theft bolt 5.

4. Position the jack 1 at the vehicle subframe jacking point closest to the

wheel to be changed. Make sure that the whole surface of the jack
base is in contact with the ground.

5. Expand the jack 1 until the wheel is a few centimetres above the

ground.

6. Remove the uppermost bolt.
7. Undo the other bolts, remove the wheel.

Tools

Jack.

2. Movable towing eye.
3. Compartment for bulb kit (Not supplied).
4. Wheelbrace.
5. Socket for anti- theft bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).
6. Tool for removing wheel bolt protectors (For vehicles with aluminium

wheel rims).

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Reﬁ tting

1. Engage the wheel on the hub.
2. Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.
3. Lower the jack and remove it.
4. Tighten the wheel bolts, using the wheelbrace.
5.

Reﬁ t the embellisher, taking care to accommodate the tyre valve. For

vehicles equipped with aluminium rims, reﬁ t the wheel bolt protectors.

Have the original wheel repaired and reﬁ tted as soon as possible.

Make sure that the tyre is at the correct pressure (see “Vehicle Iden-

tiﬁ cation” and “User Precautions”) and have the wheel balancing

checked.

Dimension of the spare wheel

If your spare wheel is of a dimension different to that of the wheels normally

ﬁ tted on your vehicle (identiﬁ ed by a label), it is essential to use the spare

wheel only on a temporary basis, to drive carefully, not to exceed 80 km/h

(50 mph), to have the original wheel reﬁ tted as soon as possible and never to drive with more than one spare wheel

of a different dimension ﬁ tted on your vehicle.

Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
When changing a wheel, it is essential to park the vehicle safely on level and stable ground.

Wheel for temporary use

If your vehicle has light alloy wheel rims but a steel spare wheel, if you ﬁ t

the latter it is normal to notice that the wheel bolts do not appear to contact
on the rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s shaft
(See illustration).
when reﬁ tting the light alloy wheel, make sure that the tapering contact faces

of the wheel bolts are clean and in good condition.

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T O W I N G – L I F T I N G

Towing with wheels on the ground

Towing eye ﬁ xings are located at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
To access them:

Carefully lift the access cover.
Release it by pressing on the lower part.

A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it does not become
lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.

Vehicles with manual gearbox (diesel engine)
For vehicles ﬁ tted with a manual gearbox, the gear lever must be in neutral.

If neutral is not engaged, certain brake components may be damaged and
braking assistance may not function when re-starting the engine.

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Movable towing eye

The towing ring is detachable and

can be ﬁ tted either at the front or at

the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed
in the jack's protective holder in the
spare wheel.

When the engine is not running, the steering and the braking
are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-
wheeling (gearbox in neutral).

Advice

Towing at low speed over a very
short  distance  is  authorised  in
exceptional  cases  depending  on
the regulations in force.
Otherwise,  it  is  necessary  to
have  your  vehicle  transported
on a recovery truck.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOW-
ING SENSODRIVE GEARBOX

Place the selector on position N
(neutral).

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G E N E R A L

MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on
rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-
er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.

Observe  your  vehicle's  towing
limits.
It  is  essential  to  comply  with  the
max.  Gross  Trailer  Weights  and

speed limits as speciﬁ ed by legis-

lation in each country.
For  further  information  about  the
towing  capacity  of  your  vehicle
and  its  max.  authorised  Gross
Train  Weight,  contact  a  CITROËN
dealer.

Engine type

1.4i

BVM

1.6i 16V

BVMP

HDi 70

BVM

Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 47 litres

Fuels to be used

Unleaded petrol

RON 95 - RON 98

Diesel

fuel

Turning circle between walls (in metres)

11.55

French ﬁ scal rating

Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph)
(In the highest gear)

160 (99) 182 (113) 158 (98)

Weights (kg)

Unladen weight (MAV)

1 136

1 177

1 189

Gross vehicle weight (MTAC)

1 506

1 543

1 536

Maximum weight on rear axle
(CMAE AR)

735

Gross train weight (MTRA)

2 106

2 143

2 136

Gross trailer weight (with brakes)
(Within the Gross Train Weight limit)

850

Gross trailer weight (without brakes)

540

600

540

Trailer nose weight

Maximum roof rack load

Dimensions of chainable tyres

185/65 R15

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D I M E N S I O N S

( I N M E T R E S )

2.460

3.934

0.779

0.695

1.431

1.430/1.435

1.700

1.559/1.563

1.877

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D I M E N S I O N S

( I N M E T R E S )

0.987

0.400

0.660

0.885

0.645

1.180

0.730

0.635

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F U E L C O N S U M P T I O N

( I N L I T R E S / 1 0 0 K M ( M I L E S P E R G A L L O N ) )

These consumption ﬁ gures are established according to Directive 80/1268/CEE. Fuel consumption can vary depend-

ing on style of driving, trafﬁ c conditions, weather conditions, vehicle load, how the vehicle has been maintained and

on use of accessories.

Engine type

1.4i

1.6i 16 V

HDi 70

Saloon

BVM

BVMP

BVM

Urban

8.9 (31.7)

8.3 (34.0)

5.5 (51.4)

Extra urban

5.5 (51.4)

4.0 (70.6)

Combined

6.8 (41.5)

6.6 (42.8)

4.5 (62.8)

emissions

Combined (g/km)

163

157

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The fuel consumption ﬁ gures quoted are correct at time of going

to press.

BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.

Citroen C3 Pluriel (2008 year). Instruction - part 8