CITROEN C3 2002 User manual

2002
2002
CAR 050010
AC/QCAV/MTD
Méthodes Techniques Documentation
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PRESENTATION
THIS HANDBOOK summarises the specifications, adjustments, checks and special features of the CITROEN C3.
The handbook is divided into the following sections representing the main functions :
GENERA - ENGINE - INJECTION - IGNITION - C UTCH - GEARBOX - DRIVESHAFTS - AX ES - SUSPENSION - STEERING - BRAKES -
HYDRAU ICS - E ECTRICA - AIR CONDITIONING.

GENERAL
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IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
E1AP09HD
A: Chassis stamp
(cold stamp on bodywork).
B : Manufacturer’s data plate.
(on the LH centre pillar)
C : A S / RP No. and RP paint code
(label on front pillar close to driver’s door).
D : Inflation pressures and tyre references.
(label on front pillar close to driver’s door)
E : Serial no. on bodywork.
F : Gearbox reference – Factory serial no.
G : Engine legislation type – Factory serial no.
GENERAL

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GENERAL
Emission standard L IFL5 L /INF K’
Type code FC HFXB/T FR HFXB FN HFXB FC HFXB FN HFXC FC HFXC FC HFXB FC HFX5
/IF /IF /D
Engine type HFX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1124
Fiscal rating (hp) 4
Gearbox type MA/5N
Gearbox ident. plate 20 CF 14
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
PETROL
TU
1
JP
1.1i
X-SX X

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
(*) = Export.
PETROL
TU
3
JP
1. i
SX – Exclusive
Auto.
Auto. Auto.
Emission standard L IFL5
Type code FC KFVE FN KFVB FN KFVE FC KFVC/IF FC KFVF/IF FN KFVC/IF
Engine type KFV
Cubic capacity (cc) 1360
Fiscal rating (hp) 5
Gearbox type AL4 MA/5N AL4 MA/5N AL4 MA/5N
Gearbox ident. plate 20 TP 75 20 CF 15 20 TP 75 20 CF 15 20 TP 75 20 CF 15
20 CF 16 (*) 20 CF 16 (*) 20 CF 16 (*)

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
(*) = Export.
PETROL
TU
35
JP
1.6i 16V
JP
1. i
SX – Exclusive
Auto.
Emission standard IFL5 L L /INF L
Type code FN KFVF/IF FC KFVB FC KFVB/D FC KFVE/D FN NFUB FC NFUB
Engine type KFV NFU
Cubic capacity (cc) 1360 1587
Fiscal rating (hp) 56
Gearbox type AL4 MA/5N MA/5S
Gearbox ident. plate 20 TP 75 20 CF 15 20 CF 16 (*) 20 CN 40

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GENERAL
(*) = Export.
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
DIESEL
DV
TD
1. HDi
X - SX
Emission standard L
Type code FC 8HBXB/T FN 8HXB FC 8HXB FC 8HXB/MOD FC 8HXK FR 8HXB
Engine type 8HX
Cubic capacity (cc) 1398
Fiscal rating (hp) 4
Gearbox type MA/5O
Gearbox ident. plate 20 CN 33 20 CN 36 (*)

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GENERAL
Emission standard L
Type code FN 8HWK FC 8HWB FN 8HVB FC 8HVB
Engine type 8HW 8HV
Cubic capacity (cc) 1398
Fiscal rating (hp) 45
Gearbox type MA/50 BE4/5
Gearbox ident. plate 20 CN 33 20 CN 36 (*) 20 DM 25 20 DM 26
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
DIESEL
DV
TD
1. HDi 1. HDi 16V
S - SX SX - Exclusive
TED
(*) = Export.

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
DIESEL
DV
TED
1. HDi 16V
SX - Exclusive SX SX - Exclusive
Emission standard L
Type code FN 8HYB FC 8HYC FC 8HYB/MOD FC 8HYB/T FC 8HYK FR 8HYB
Engine type 8HY
Cubic capacity (cc) 1398
Fiscal rating (hp) 5
Gearbox type BE4/5
Gearbox ident. plate 20 DM 25 20 DM 26

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Manufacturer’s plate.
E1AP09JC
The manufacturer’s plate carries the following information :
(a) Type approval number (*).
(b) Type serial number.
(c) Gross vehicle weight (*).
(d) Gross vehicle weight (*).
(e) Maximum weight on front axle (*).
(f) Maximum weight on rear axle (*).
(g) Manufacturer identification.
(*) = According to marketing country.

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION OF VEHICLES
Factory code.
Structure
The factory code is composed of 6 figures or letters.
F = Vehicle family.
C = Body shape.
8.H.Y = Engine.
B = Version.
Body shape
Ref. Body shape
5 door saloon
5 door saloon (4 seats)
5 door saloon (Van not suitable for conversion)
C
N
RVersion (Gearbox and emission standard)
Ref. Gearbox
Manual 5 gears
Automatic 4 gears
Gear ratios and/or gearbox different
from base version.
Emissions
L4
Ifl5
K’
L4
IFL4
L4
C
B
5
E
F
K
Example : F.C.8.H.Y.B :
Family
Ref.
FEngine
Ref.
HFX
KFV
NFU
8HX-8HW
8HY-8HV
Capacity
1124
1360
1587
1398
Engine type
TU1JP/L4/IFL5/L4 INF/K’
TU3JP/L4/IFL5/L4 INF
TU5JP4/L4
DV4TD/L4
DV4TED4/L4
Family
CITROËN C3

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GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS
E1AP09KD

Exterior dimensions (mm)
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GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : DIMENSIONS
Interior dimensions and volumes (mm)
Vehicles All types
Wheelbase A 2 60
Length overall B 3850
Front overhang C 750
Rear overhang D 6 0
Rear track on the ground E 1 35
Front track on the ground F 1 38
Width overall G 1667
Height overall (*) H 1521
ODM = Vehicle in running order (vehicle empty, levels topped up).
(*) = Boot floor with adjustable configuration.
Elbow width, front 1 06
Elbow width, rear 1 02
Height of boot below parcel shelf 585
Minimum floor width 10 0
Length of bootspace at floor level 660
Volume of boot below parcel shelf (dm3)305
Volume in dm3of boot below Moduboard (*) 282

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GENERAL
Manual Auto. Manual
Versions 1.1i 1 i 1.6i 1. i 1. HDi 1. HDi 16V
Engine type HFX KFV NFU KFV 8HX 8HW 8HY 8HV
Gearbox type MA/5N AL4 MA/50 BE4/5
Payload 485 465 467 468 479 467
Weight empty in Without options 1053 1080 1133 1114 1097 1147
running order With all options 1138 1147 1200 1182 1177 1214
Gross vehicle weight 1463 1470 1525 1507 1501 1539
Gross train weight 2113 2370 2425 2407 2401 2439
Maximum trailer weight without brakes 526 540 566 557 548 573
Maximum trailer weight with brakes
Incline 12% 926 1174 1176 1175 1176
Maximum nose weight 38 47 48 47 48
Maximum roof rack load 60 kg
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : WEIGHTS
Petrol Diesel

13
GENERAL
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER A REPAIR
IMPERATIVE : All these operations are to be performed following a reconnection of the battery.
Antiscanning function.
It is necessary to wait 1 minute after the battery has been disconnected in order to be able to start the vehicle.
Tailgate.
The opening of the tailgate is deactivated on reconnection of the battery.
Perform locking/unlocking to activate the opening of the tailgate.
Overspeed check.
The vehicle’s overspeed values have to be re initialised.
The button on the wiper stalk operates the following functions:
Activation of the vehicle’s overspeed function.
Programming of the overspeed alert.
Electric windows
It is necessary to re initialise the sequential and anti pinch function
NOTE : If the window is open at the time the battery is reconnected, action the window switch several times to close it, then re initialise.
Open the window fully.
Action and release the window switch until the window is completely closed.
This operation has to be carried out on each electric window.

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GENERAL
OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER A REPAIR
Sun roof.
The anti pinch function has to be re initialised.
Place the sun roof switch in the maximum tilt position.
Keep the sun roof switch pressed until the sun roof ceases its movement.
Release the sun roof switch within 5 seconds.
Keep the sun roof switch pressed until the end of the sun roof opening sequence.
Multifunction screen.
It is necessary to adjust the date, time and outside temperature.
Adjust the display language of the multifunction screen if necessary.
NOTE : The default display language of the multifunction screen is French.
Navigation.
Vehicle location is only effective after some ten minutes.
Reprogramme the customer parameters.
Radio.
Reprogramme the radio stations.

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GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE
Front towing
Rear towing
WARNING : When the engine is not running,
steering and braking are no longer power
assisted.
Towing eye
(1) Towing eye
The towing eye is stowed in the jack pro-
tection box inside the spare wheel.
E2AP01KD E2AP01LC E2AP01MC

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GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION : TOWING THE VEHICLE
Vehicle towing : Precautions to be taken
Manual gearbox AL automatic gearbox
ESSENTIAL : Never tow the vehicles with wheels hanging
(towing by the wheels).
ESSENTIAL : Never tow the vehicles with wheels hanging
(towing by the wheels).
AL autoactive gearbox.
Towing.
In the event of impossibility to raise the front of the vehicle :
It is ESSENTIAL to place the selection lever in position «N».
Do not add oil.
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph over a distance of 30 miles.
Moving the vehicle.
Never be towed with the ignition switched off.
Never attempt to push start the vehicle.
NOTE : The automatic gearbox is only lubricated when the engine
is running.

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GENERAL
Lifting and supporting the vehicle Side liftingFront lifting
Front of the vehicle.
The authorised lifting points at the front of the vehicle are on the rear fixing bolts
of the subframe at «a».
For front lifting, take weight at the two lifting points at «a», using a crossbeam
equipped with blocks.
For front lifting from the side, take weight at the lifting point at «a».
ESSENTIAL :
- Never attempt to lift by the front panel mounting.
Side lifting
ESSENTIAL :
- Always ensure the jack is correctly
positioned at the lifting points.
- Do not place the axle stands under
the jack contact lugs.
Position of the axle stand.
B3CP07KC E2AP016C E2AP00GCE2AP018CE2AP017C
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE

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GENERAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATION: LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE
Lifting and supporting the vehicle (continued)
Lifting with the handle jack at the front
Lifting with the handle jack at the rear
Lifting on a two-column lift using the jack supports
Lift accessory with blocks on the jack supports
E2AP01PC E2AP01RD
E2AP01NC E2AP01QD
NOTE : The handle jack is specific to the vehicle, do not
use it for any other purposes.