engine Citroen C3 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING
Instrument panel

A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge
bars for the fuel remaining should
light up.

B. With the engine running, the associ-
ated low level warning lamp should
switch off.

C. With the ignition on, the oil level in-
dicator should display "OIL OK" for
a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
level which is low.


 18 Warning lamps

1. With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.

2. With the engine running, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to
the page concerned.


 20 Switch panel
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates
the status of the corresponding func-
tion.

A. Activation of the electric child lock


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or
Deactivation of the interior volumetric alarm.
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B. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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FAMILIARISATION
Speed limiter "LIMIT"

1. Selecting/Switching off speed limiter
mode.

2. Decrease the programmed value.

3. Increase the programmed value.

4. Speed limiter on/off.


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DRIVING SAFELY
Cruise control "CRUISE"

1. Selecting/Switching off cruise con-
trol mode.

2. Decrease the programmed value.

3. Increase the programmed value.

4. Cruise control Off/Resume.


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The values must be set with the engine
running. Display in the instrument panel
The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears on the instrument panel when
it is selected.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be higher than
25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth
gear engaged on a manual gearbox
(second gear on an automatic gear-
box). Cruise control
Speed limiter

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS

5. Display management button
Servicing information.
Adjust the time and choose units.
Reset the service indicator.

6. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.
For further information, refer
to the paragraph relating to the
button or function and its associ-
ated display.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remain- ing in the tank.

4. Screen.
A. Ambient temperature.
(°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)

B. Gear change indicator.

C. Time.

D. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a few seconds after switch- ing on the ignition, then disappears.

E. Trip computer.

F. Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
Total mileage.
These two functions are displayed successively when switching on the
ignition.
Screen

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
Depending on the version, the instrument panel may have permanent back-lighting.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).

3. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

4. Screen.
5. Display management button
Alternates display between range and trip mileage recorder.
Servicing information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or service
indicator).

6. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.
For further information, refer
to the paragraph relating to the
button or function and its associ-
ated display.
A. Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.

B. Gear change indicator.

C. Automatic gearbox information.

D. Range
(miles or km) or
Trip mileage recorder.

E. Service
indicator
(miles or km), then
Total mileage recorder
These two functions are displayed successively when switching on the
ignition

F. Engine oil level indicator
Appears a few seconds after switch- ing on the ignition, then disappears.
Screen

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operat ion (operation or
deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault (wa rning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehi cle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the informati on on the warning lamp
concerned.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding
system has come into operation. The warning lamps may come
on continuously (fi xed) or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may
come on in two different modes.
Only by relating the type of light-
ing to the operating status of the
vehicle can it be ascertained
whether the situation is normal
or whether a fault has occurred.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied b y an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on Cause Action/Observations

Left-hand
direction

indicato
r fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pressed
down.


Right-hand
direction
indicator fl ashing with
buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Sidelamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position. Turn the control to the desired position.

Dipped beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position. Turn the control to the desired position.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

Front
foglamps fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.

Rear
foglamps fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.

Diesel engine
pre-heating fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2
nd
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before
starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions.

Parking brake fi xed. The parking brake is
applied or not properly
released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake
pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Driving" section.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations


Engine
coolant
temperature fi xed blue. On starting the engine, it
indicates that the engine is
cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
hard until the warning lamp has switched off.

Foot on the
brake pedal fi xed. The brake pedal must be
pressed. To start the engine, put the automatic gearbox
selector lever in position
P .

Automatic
wiping fi xed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.


Main beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the switching on
of one of the following warning lamps
indicates a fault which requires action
on the part of the driver. Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warni
ng lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated message on the mu ltifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

STOP
fi xed, associated
with another warning
lamp and
accompanied by
an audible signal.
It is associated with the
braking system or the
engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer.

Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Die
sel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.

Braking fi xed.
The braking system
fl uid level has dropped
signifi cantly. Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
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fi xed, associated with the ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi xed.
The anti-lock braking
system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
servo assistance.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer without delay.

Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl ashing.
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated with the indicator
lamp on the button on, the
ESP/ASR system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Engine
autodiagnosis system fi xed.
The emission control
system has a fault.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star
ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer urgently.
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Low fuel level fi xed with
the last two segement bocks
fl ashing. When it fi rst comes on there
remains
approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out
of fuel.
This warning lamp wil come on every time the
ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient addition
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 45 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel,
this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi xed red.
The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine oil
pressure fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery
charge fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Door(s) open fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still
open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an audible signal if the speed is
above 6 mph (10 km/h).

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

Airbags temporarily.
This lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you
turn on the ignition, then
switches off. This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened fi xed then
fl ashing
accompanied by an
increasing
audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.

Water in
Diesel fi xed. The diesel fi lter contains
water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.

Power
steering fi xed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reducd speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Particle
emissions
fi lter (Diesel)
fi xed, associated
temporarily with lighting of the
service warning lamp. This indicates that the
particle emissions fi lter
is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate th
e
fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the service warning lamp switches o ff.
fi xed, associated
temporarily with
lighting of the service warning lamp. This indicates the minimum
level for the Diesel fuel
additive reservoir. Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations