warning light CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION Rear parking assistance
This equipment provides a warning when
reversing by detecting obstacles located
behind the vehicle.


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Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under
low lighting conditions the headlamps
remain on for a few seconds to help you
leave the vehicle.


 69 Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting
of a compressor and integral sealant
product, to allow the temporary repair
of a tyre.


 117
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incompa-
rable visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.


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EXTERIOR FEATURES

FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Steering wheel adjustment control.

2. Headlamp height adjustment.

3. Cruise control/speed limiter switch.

4. Lighting and direction indicators
control.

5. Microphone.

6. Central locking button.

7. Multifunction screen.

8. Hazard warning lamps switch.

9. Central adjustable air vents.

10. Sunshine sensor
HiFi audio system central speaker.

11. Passenger airbag.

12. Glove box/Passenger airbag
deactivation/Fusebox.

13. Bonnet release control.

14. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/Jack socket.

15. Upper and lower storage.

16. MyWay or Audio system.

17. Heating/air conditioning controls.

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
KEEPING YOUR PASSENGERS SAFE
Front passenger’s airbag

1. Open the glove box.

2. Insert the key.

3. Select position:
"ON" (activation), with front passen-
ger or "forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear fac-
ing" child seat".

4. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position.


 95 Front seat belts and
passenger’s front airbag

A. Front seat belts not fastened or un-
fastened warning lamp.


 96 Electric child lock
The lighting of the indicator lamp indi-
cates the status of the corresponding
function.

A. Deactivation of the rear door controls.
or

B. Deactivation of the rear door and
rear elecric window controls.


 89

B. Front passenger’s airbag deactiva-
tion indicator lamp.

C. Front passenger’s airbag activation
indicator lamp.


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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

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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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.