Citroen C3: Practical information / Bonnet
Stop & Start
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.

The location of the
interior bonnet
release lever prevents the bonnet being
opened when the left-hand front door is
closed.
When the engine is hot,
handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Cooling of the engine
when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening

- Open the left-hand front door.
- Pull the interior release lever, located at the
bottom of the door frame, towards you.

- Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the
bonnet.

- Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
- Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
- Clip the stay in its housing.
- Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
- Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
As a safety measure and to
avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars...
The engine represented is an example given for
illustration purposes only.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
Air filter.
Engine oil dipstick...
Other information:
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes...
Driving with a trailer
places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum
towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the density
of the air decreases with altitude and the
performance of the engine reduces...