warning CITROEN C3 2009 User Guide

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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

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL" , linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunction
screen.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up to prevent damage to
the engine.
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL--"
. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never exceed
this level (risk of dam-
age to the engine),
- B = min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN A
Displays on the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if there is a risk of ice),
- status of the doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD...),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments and Controls" section).
Warning messages (e.g.: "Emission
control system faulty") or information
messages (e.g.: "Boot open") may ap-
pear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "ESC" button. Controls
From the control panel of your Audio
system, you can:

 press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu ,

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,

 press the "MODE" button to change
the permanent application (date, audio
source...),

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to
change a setting value,

 press the "OK" button to confi rm,
or

 press the "ESC" button to abandon
the operation in progress. General menu

 Press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu , then
press the "  " or "  " buttons to
scroll through the various menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle confi guration,
- options,
- display settings,
- languages,
- units.

 Press the "OK" button to select the
menu required.
Radio-CD
With the Audio system switched on, once the "Radio-CD" menu has been selected
you can activate or deactivate the func-
tions linked with use of the radio (RDS,
REG), or the CD (introscan, shuffl e, CD
repeat).
For further details concerning the
"Radio-CD" application, refer to the
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN C
Displays on the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if there is a risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port, jack socket etc.),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments and controls" section).
Warning messages (E.g. "Emisions
control system faulty") or information
messages (E.g.: Automatic headlamps
active") may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button. Controls
From your Audio system control panel,
you can:

 press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu ,

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,

 press the "MODE" button to change
the permanent application (trip
computer, audio source...),

 press the "  " or "  " buttons to
change a setting value,

 press the "OK" button to confi rm,
or

 press the "ESC" button to abandon
the operation in progress. General menu

 Press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu :
- audio functions,
- the trip computer,
- personalisation-confi guration,
- telephone (hands-free kit).

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons to se-
lect the menu required, then confi rm
by pressing the "OK" button.
"Audio functions" menu
With the Audio system switched on,
once this menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions
linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG,
RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffl e,
CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB
port/jack socket).
For further details on the "Audio func-
tions" application, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
"Trip computer" menu
Once this menu has been selected, you
can consult information concerning the
status of the vehicle (warnings log, status
of functions, etc.)
Alert log
This summarises the active warning
messages, displaying them in succes-
sion on the multifunction screen. "Personalisation-
Configuration" menu
Define the vehicle parameters
Once this menu has been selected, you
can activate or deactivate the following
equipment:
- wiper linked to reverse gear (refer to the "Visibility" section),
- "guide-me-home" lighting ,
- parking assistance (refer to the "Driving" section).

 In the "
Trip computer
" menu, select
one of the following applications:

 Press the "MENU" button to gain
access to the general menu .

 Press the arrows, then the "OK"
button to select the "
Trip computer
"
menu.
Once this menu has been selected, you
can gain access to the following func-
tions:
- defi ne the vehicle parameters,
- display confi guration,
- selection of the language.
Status of functions
This summarises the status (active or
inactive) of the vehicle's functions.
Enter distance to destination
This allows you to enter an approximate
distance until your fi nal destination.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
16/9 COLOUR SCREEN (WITH MYWAY)
Displays on the screen
It displays the following information auto-
matically and directly:
- time,
- date,
- altitude,
- ambient temperature (the value dis-played fl ashes if there is a risk of
ice),
- check of the doors,
- warning and vehicle function status messages, displayed temporarily,
- audio functions,
- satellite navigation system information. Controls
MyWay To select one of the applica-
tions, at the control panel:

 press the dedicated "RADIO" ,

"MUSIC" , "NAV" , "TRAFFIC" , "SETUP" or "PHONE" button for access to
the corresponding menu,

 turn the dial to move the selection,

 press the dial to confi rm the selec-
tion,
or

 press the "ESC" button to abandon
the current operation and return to
the previous display.
For further information on these ap-
plications, refer to the "Audio and
Telematics" section or to the specifi c
user guide given to you with the other
owner's documents. "SETUP" menu

 Press the "SETUP" button to gain
access to the "SETUP" menu. This
allows you to select from the follow-
ing functions:
- "System language",
- "Date and time",
- "Display",
- "Vehicle",
- "Units",
- "System".

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COMFORT
REAR SCREEN DEMIST AND
DEFROST
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.

 Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the exterior mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.

 It is possible to stop the demist-
ing/defrosting operation before it is
switched off automatically by press-
ing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
switches off. The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
If the engine is switched off be-
fore the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demist-
ing/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.

 Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and exterior mirrors as soon
as you consider this neces-
sary as lower current con-
sumption results in reduced
fuel consumption.
With the heating/ventilation
system

 Put the temperature and air fl ow
controls to the dedicated marked
position.

 Put the air intake control to the "Ex-
terior air intake" position
(manual control to the right or elec- tric control with indicator lamp off).

 Put the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST
These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.
With the manual air
conditioning system

 Put the temperature and air fl ow
controls to the dedicated marked
position.

 Put the air intake control to the "Ex-
terior air intake" position
(manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off).

 Put the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.

 Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button; the associ-
ated green warning lamp comes on.

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ACCESS Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock
to locate your locked vehi-
cle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
Folding the key

 First press button A to fold the key.
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er’s door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Turn the key to the right again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle. This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door controls inop-
erative.
It also deactivates the manual
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors fold at the same time.