Citroen C3: Practical information / Engine compartment

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / 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

Screenwash fluid reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Remote earth point (-)
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Priming pump*

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: Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button, without pressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine. Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked...

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