Citroen C3: Advice on care and maintenance / Bodywork
High-gloss paint
Do not use abrasive
products or
solvents, petrol or oil to clean the
bodywork.
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean
stubborn stains. Risk of scratching the
paintwork!
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to
plastic or rubber parts.
Use a soft sponge and
soapy water or a
pH neutral product.
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.
Comply with the instructions for use stated on
the product.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high pressure
washer to
clean the vehicle. Risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose at a
temperature
between 25°C and 40°C.
Sweep the jet of water across the surface to
be cleaned, perpendicular to it.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
damaging your vehicle.
Exterior
Never use a high-pressure
jet wash in
the engine compartment, due to the risk
of damaging electrical components...
Located on the sides of your vehicle, they protect
the bodywork by resisting everyday bumps and
scrapes caused by parking posts, opening doors,
scratches, etc...
Other information:
Driving with a trailer
places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum
towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the density
of the air decreases with altitude and the
performance of the engine reduces...
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B.
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the
approved i-Size seat position...