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

Diesel engine

- 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.
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...
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:
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
The triangle can be stored on the back panel of
the boot, attached with straps.
Assembling and placing the triangle
For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above...
Courtesy lamp (W5W)
Using a thin, flap tip screwdriver, unclip the
entire console surrounding the courtesy lamp.
Remove the defective bulb and replace it.
Fit the console back into place around the
courtesy lamp and clip it correctly.
Courtesy lamp with LEDs
For the replacement of LEDs, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop...