Identification Markings - CITROËN C3 Handbook

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Identification markings

Different visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN),
under the bonnet.
The number is engraved on the body structure.
B. Vehicle identification number (VIN), on
the dashboard.
The number is on a label, visible through the
windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
This self-destructing label is affixed to the right-
hand door aperture.
It bears the following information:
- the name of the manufacturer,
- the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
number,
- the vehicle identification number (VIN),
258
- the maximum authorised vehicle weight
(the Gross Vehicle Weight or GVW),
- the maximum authorised vehicle + trailer
weight (the Gross Train Weight or GTW),
- the maximum weight on the front axle,
- the maximum weight on the rear axle.
D. Tyres / paint code label.
This label is affixed to the driver's door
aperture.
It bears the following information on the tyres:
- the tyre pressures, unladen and laden,
- the reference, size, type, load index and
speed rating,
- the spare tyre pressure.
It also indicates the paint colour code.
The original tyres fitted to the vehicle
may have a load index or speed rating
higher than those given on the label;
this has no effect on the inflation
pressures.
Checking tyre pressures
The tyre pressures should be checked when
cold at least monthly.
The pressures given on the label are valid for
cold tyres. If you have driven for more than
10 minutes or more than 6 miles (10 kilometres)
at more than 30 mph (50 km/h), the tyres will be
warm; in this case 0.3 bar (30 kPa) should be
added to the pressures given on the label.
Never reduce the pressure of a warm
tyre.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.