warning light Citroen C3 2010.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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


 120
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily
into standby during stops in the traffi c (red
lights, traffi c jams, etc...). The engine
restarts as soon as you want to move
off. The Stop & Start system reduces
fuel consumption and exhaust emis-
sions, and provides the comfort of total
silence when stationary.


 113 Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting
of a compressor and a sealant cartridge,
for the temporary repair of a tyre.


 129
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incom-
parable visibility and light in the passen-
ger compartment.


 6
EXTERIOR

FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Steering wheel adjustment control.

2. Headlamp height adjustment.

3. Cruise control/speed limiter
switches.

4. Lighting and direction indicator
control stalk.

5. Microphone.

6. Central locking button.

7. Multifunction screen.

8. Hazard warning lamps switch.

9. Central adjustable air vents.

10. Sunshine sensor.
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.

11. Passenger’s airbag.

12. Glove box/Passenger’s airbag
deactivation/Fusebox.

13. Bonnet release lever.

14. 12 V accessory socket.
USB port/auxiliary 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
come on.

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


 19 Warning lamps

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

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


 21, 26 Switch panel
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates
the status of the corresponding function.

A. Activation of the electric child lock.


 95


 64

B. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
or
Deactivation of the interior volumet-
ric alarm.

C.
Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.


 98


 114

FAMILIARISATION
PASSENGER SAFETY
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.


 101 Front seat belts and
passenger’s front airbag

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


 102 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 electric window controls.


 95

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

C. Front passenger’s airbag activation
indicator lamp.


 99

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MONITORING
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 more information, refer to the
section on the button or function
and its associated 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
effi ciency
indicator.

C. Time.

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

E. Trip computer.

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

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MONITORING
PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL, SENSODRIVE 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 (mph or km/h).

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

6. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.
For more information, refer to the
section on the button or function
and its associated display.
A. Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.

B. Gear
effi ciency
indicator.

C. SensoDrive
or
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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MONITORING
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 information 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 ligh-
ting 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 pushed
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.

Hazard
warning lamps fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the
dashboard, has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators
and their associated indicator lamps fl ash
simultaneously.

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MONITORING

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 2nd position
(ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off
again, then start the engine.

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.


Dipped beam
headlamps fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.

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

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, sta-
tus of functions, etc.)
Alert log
This summarises the active warning
messages, displaying them in succes-
sion on the multifunction screen. "Personalisation-
Configuration" menu
Defi ne 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 sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).

 In the "
Trip computer
" menu, se-
lect one of the following applica-
tions:

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

 Press the arrows, then the "OK" but-
ton 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,
- choice of 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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ACCESS
Folding the key

 First press this button to fold the key.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
 Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle com-
pletely.

 Turn the key to the left in the driver’s
door lock to lock the vehicle com-
pletely.


Turn the key to the left again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exte-
rior and interior door controls
inoperative.
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 ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
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.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed pad-
lock to locate your locked
vehicle 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. Ignition switch
- Position 1:
Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
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.