Stop start CITROEN C3 2007 Owners Manual

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IStop & Start system
This system, linked to a SensoDrive gearbox, allows the engine to switch off when the vehicle is stopped and avoid excessive fuel consumption.
Automatic air conditioning
The automatic air conditioning system ensures your comfort and optimum circulation of air in the passenger compartment.
Cruise control
This system allows you to automatically maintain the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without the need to press on the accelerator.
SensoDrive gearbox
The automated 5-speed manual gearbox gives you the choice of the comfort of automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a manual gearbox.
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M O N I T O R I N G
Instrument panelControls panel
A. Rev counter.
B. Instrument panel screen.
C. Fuel gauge.
D. Dashboard lighting rheostat.
When the ignition is switched on, the orange and red warning lamps light up.
With the engine running, these warning lamps should go out.
If the warning lamps remain lit, refer to the appropriate page.
Warning lamps
The lighting of the warning lamp indicates the status of the corresponding function.
A. Deactivation of Stop & Start system.
B. Deactivation of parking assistance.
C. Activation of alarm.
D. Activation of child safety / Locking of electric rear windows.
E. Activation of overspeed alert.
F. Deactivation of ESP.
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Stop & Start system
SensoDrive gearbox
B. Control under steering wheel “-”.
C. Control under steering wheel “+”.
This automated 5-speed manual gearbox gives you the choice of the comfort of automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a manual gearboxA. Gear lever.
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a “Stop & Start” system, linked to a SensoDrive gearbox, which switches the engine off when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, giving way, congestion…).
Whilst the vehicle is stopped, the engine consumes no fuel, emits no harmful gases and is completely silent.
The engine restarts instantly, the moment that you press the accelerator pedal.
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D R I V I N G
Cruise control
1. Activation / Deactivation of cruise control mode.
2. Reduction of the programmed speed.
3. Increase in the programmed speed.
4. Start / Stop cruise control.
To programme or activate, the vehicle speed must be over 40 km/h (25mph).Cruise control
Speed limiter
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Cruise control or speed limiter mode appears in the instrument panel when selected.
1. Activation / Deactivation of speed limiter mode.
2. Reduction of the programmed speed.
3. Increase in the programmed speed.
4. Start / Stop speed limiter.
Speed limiterInstrument panel display
To stop cruise control, you can either : - press on the brake pedal,
- press on control 4,
- use control 1,
- as a last resort, switch off the engine.

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W A R N I N G L A M P S
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
Engine oil pressure
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the oil pressure is low.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
It is essential to stop the vehi-cle.
Check the coolant level.
See “Levels”.
If the level is satisfactory, consult a CITROËN dealer.If the level is satisfactorythe level
Battery charge
This warning lamp should go out when the engine is running.
If it remains permanently on, con-tact a CITROËN dealer.If it remains permanently remains permanently
Warning lamp for park-ing brake, brake fl uid level and braking dis-tribution malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not properly released, that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on even after you have released the parking brake, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.parking brake, stop immediately stop immediately
Driver's seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the LH seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at up to approx. 20 km/h (12 mph). Above this speed, the warning lamp fl ashes, accompanied by a sound signal for around 120 sec-onds. Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a seri-ous fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as pos-sible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor. Contact a CITROËN dealer if necessary.
To learn the origin of the corre-sponding alert, refer to the log of alerts (See chapter “Displays Aand C” to chapter “Multifunction displays” or your NaviDrive hand-book).
Fuel low
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on, there remain approx. 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
Depollution system
It remains on until you start the engine.
If this warning lamp fl ashes or lights up while you are driving, this indicates a problem with the depollution system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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ESP/ASR
Operating
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If either of the ESP or ASR sys-tems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Function deactivated
The warning lamp remains con-tinuously on.
Front passenger's air-bag deactivation
See “Airbags”.
It is tested briefl y on start-ing.
Airbag fault
See “Airbags”.
It is tested briefl y on start-ing.
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ABS system
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If it does not go out, there could be a system malfunction.
See “Brakes”.
Diesel engine preheat-ing
See method for starting the engine.
See “Driving”.
Left hand direction indi-cator
See “Signalling”.
Right hand direction indicator
See “Signalling”.
Foot on brake (Electronic Gearbox System)
The fl ashing of this warn-ing lamp in the instrument panel indicates the need to apply the brake pedal in order to start the engine or engage reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The lighting of this warn-ing lamp indicates that the engine is in shutdown mode.
Sidelamps
See “Signalling”.
Front foglamps
See “Signalling”.
Dipped beams
See “Signalling”.
Foglamps (rear)
See “Signalling”.
Main beams
See “Signalling”.
If the hazard lamps are activated, this means that the direction indica-tors fl ash on both sides at the same time.

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G E N E R A L
Vehicle stationary, engine running
If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automatically to neu-tral.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral ; for that, place the lever in position N.To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective posi-tion. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is applied.
Acceleration
The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch by pressing the pedal hard down.
Starting on a gradient
If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended no t to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s position.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a “Stop & Start” system, in association with an Electronic Gearbox System; this shuts down the engine during stopping phases (red lights, traffi c jams, temporary halts, etc.).
During these phases, your vehicle uses no fuel, emits no pollut ants and is completely silent.
The engine restarts instantly when you want to move forward ag ain.
Functioning of the “Stop & Start” system:
If you brake to stop your vehicle, the engine shuts down just before the vehicle comes to a complete halt; the green “ECO” warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel. The en gine remains shut down for as long as you keep your foot, even lightly, on the brake pedal.
As you release the brake pedal, the engine restarts automaticall y and instantly. The green “ECO” warning lamp goes out. You can then accelerate to move forward again.
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Situations where the engine does not shut down:
Before shutting down the engine, the system automatically and instantly checks that a certain number of conditions touching on safety, cabin comfort or engine protection are met .
For example, the engine will not shut down, or it will restart by itself:Within the few minutes following fi rst starting (engine col d).If the temperature in the passenger compartment is insuffi cient:
In conditions of extreme outside temperatures (lower than -10°C, higher than +30°C), provided the air condition-ing is operating.More generally, if the ambient conditions and the temperature programmed for the air conditioning make it nec-essary for the engine to be running in order to produce eithe r warm or cold air.If you have activated windscreen demisting/deicing.
In the event of a prolonged stop on a steep incline, in order to maintain the vehicle's braking capability.
After you have engaged reverse gear, engine shutdown is suspend ed for approx. fi fteen seconds.

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Deactivation of the “Stop & Start” system:
You can if you wish deactivate the “Stop & Start” system, by pressing the “ECO OFF” button located on the left hand side on the central panel.
The warning lamp on the button then comes on, and your vehi cle functions like an ordinary vehicle.
You can reactivate the system with another press on the “ECO OFF” button: The warning lamp on the button goes out.Note: The “Stop & Start” system reactivates automatically each time you restart the vehicle.
Batteries
To operate correctly, the system requires a specifi c battery and also a small additional battery which is situated under one of the front seats.
For a change of battery, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Remark:
If there is a malfunction of the “Stop & Start” system, the “ECO” wa rning lamp fl ashes briefl y, accompanied by an audible alert. The “ECO OFF” warning lamp lights up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the engine is in shutdown mode, it can restart at any moment.
Before taking any action under the bonnet, it is imperativ e to switch off the ignition.
Before leaving the vehicle, it is also essential to switch off the ignition.
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