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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: Starting the vehicle


    With your foot on the brake pedal, select position P or N. Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, you will hear an audible signal, accompanied by the display of a message. With the engine running, press the brake pedal. Release the parking brake, unless it is programmed to automatic mode...

    Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: CITROËN ConnectedCAM®


    (Depending on country of sale.) This camera, installed at the top of the windscreen and connected wirelessly, allows you to: Take photos and videos on demand and share them. Send the vehicle's GPS coordinates to a smartphone. Record videos automatically in the event of a vehicle impact...

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