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:
Model A
Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (W21/5W)
Direction indicators (PY21W)
Dipped beam headlamps (LED)
Main beam headlamps (LED)
Foglamps (PSX24W)
Model B
Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)
Direction indicators (PY21W)
Dipped beam headlamps (LED)
Main beam headlamps (LED)
Foglamps (PSX24W)
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anticlockwi..
Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, a personal identification
document and, if possible, the label bearing the
key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.
Complete unlocking/locking of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the follow..