CITROEN C3 Handbook page 66

Practical information
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
12 V battery
Check regularly during service that the
terminals and coin plug caps are clean
and tightened.
The battery distilled water must be filled. If the
level is found to be below the "MIN" level line,
add distilled water to the "MAX" level line.
For more information on the
precautions to take before any work
on the 12 V battery, refer to the
corresponding section.
Passenger compartment
filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty
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atmosphere, city driving), change it twice as
often, if necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment
filter can adversely affect air
conditioning system performance and
generate undesirable odours.
Air filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty
atmosphere, city driving), change it twice as
often, if necessary.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Drive selector
The drive selector does not require any
maintenance.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of
driving, particularly in the case of
vehicles used in town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the condition of the
brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on
the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to
dry and defrost them.
Brake disc and drum wear
For information on checking brake disc
and drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres,
including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold" tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 10
kilometres at over 50 km/h, add 0.3 bar (30 kPa)
to the values indicated on the label.
Under-inflation increases fuel
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressure causes premature wear on tyres and
has an adverse effect on the vehicle's road
holding - risk of an accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces
the braking and road holding performance of