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Citroen C3: Practical information / Engine compartment

The engine represented is an example given for illustration purposes only.

The locations of the following elements may vary:

  • Air filter.
  • Engine oil dipstick.
  • Engine oil filler cap.

Petrol engine

Citroen C3. Engine compartment

Diesel engine

Citroen C3. Engine compartment

  1. Screenwash fluid reservoir
  2. Engine coolant reservoir
  3. Brake fluid reservoir
  4. Battery
  5. Remote earth point (-)
  6. Fusebox
  7. Air filter
  8. Engine oil filler cap
  9. Engine oil dipstick
  10. Priming pump*

Citroen C3. Engine compartment The Diesel fuel system operates under very high pressure.

All work on this circuit must be carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

* Depending on engine.

    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...

    Checking levels

    Check all of the following levels regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if required, unless otherwise indicated...

    Other information:

    Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Key not detected. Emergency switch-off


    Key not detected Back-up starting A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column so that the engine can be started if the system does not detect the key in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the electronic key is flat. Place and hold the remote control against the reader...

    Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Advice


    An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the event of an accident. Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt buckle under the child seat, as this could destabilise it. Remember to fasten the seat belts or the harness of child seats, keeping the slack relative to the child's body to a minimum, even for short journeys...

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