ABS Citroen C3 2012 2.G Owner's Manual
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MONITORING
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking
system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
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 (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. The emission control
system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Braking
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp.
The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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MONITORING
Monochrome screen C
16
/9 colour screen (MyWay)
Information displays
)
Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk
, to display the
various trip computer tabs in suc-
cession:
- the current information
tab with:
●
the range,
●
the current fuel
consumption,
●
the distance
remaining to be
travelled or the Stop &
Start time counter,
- the trip "1"
tab with:
●
the distance travelled,
●
the average fuel
consumption,
●
the average speed,
for the fi rst trip.
- the trip "2"
tab with:
●
the distance travelled,
●
the average fuel
consumption,
●
the average speed,
for the second trip.
)
Pressing the button again returns
you to the normal display.
)
When the trip required is displayed,
press the button on the end of the wip-
er stalk for more than two seconds.
Trips "1"
and "2"
are independent but
their use is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for
daily fi gures, and trip "2"
for monthly
fi gures.
Trip zero reset
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CHILD SAFETY
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a child or children alone and un-
supervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the
"Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the
rear windows.
Children under the age of 10 must
not travel in the "forwards-facing"
position on the front passenger seat,
unless the rear seats are already oc-
cupied by other children, cannot be
used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rearwards-facing" child seat
is installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of
a booster seat which has a back, fi t-
ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level. The incorrect installation of a child
seat in a vehicle compromises the
child's protection in the event of an
accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the
seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
tightened correctly on the child seat
and that it secures the child seat fi rm-
ly on the seat of your vehicle. If your
passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for-
wards-facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle's seat
and that the head restraint does not
cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.
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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
when braking, in particular on poor or
slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure.
Operating fault In either case, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of the
anti-lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking. If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and
ABS
warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, it indicates a malfunction
of the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of the
vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
When replacing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that they
conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, en-
ables you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing the
stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCECALL
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated
CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and tele-
matics" section.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.
)
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
When refi tting, close the protec-
tive cover carefully to preserve
the sealing of the headlamp.
Rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicator warning lamp (right
or left) indicates the failure of a
bulb on that side.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Spread the springs to release the
bulb.
)
Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Spread the springs to release the
bulb.
)
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Pull the bulb holder pressing on the
tabs on both sides.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps
1.
Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).
2.
Direction indicators
(PY21W amber)
3.
Foglamp,
right-hand side
(
PR21W red)
Reversing lamp
,
left-hand side
(
P21W).
These four bulbs are changed from
inside the boot:
)
open the boot,
)
remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,
)
unscrew the butterfl y nut securing
the lamp unit,
)
unclip the lamp unit connector,
)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,
)
spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,
)
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse table
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
20 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control
relay, multifunction engine control main relay,
injection pump (Diesel).
F2
15 A
Horn.
F3
10 A
Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4
20 A
Daytime running lamps.
F5
15 A
Diesel heater (Diesel), particle fi lter additive pump
(Diesel), air fl ow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i
and 1.4i), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F6
10 A
ABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp
switch.
F7
10 A
Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8
25 A
Starter motor control.
F9
10 A
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A
Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and
Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils
(petrol), electronic thermostat and canister purge
electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).
F11
40 A
Heater blower.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F12
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13
40 A
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A
Valvetronic supply (VTi).
F15
10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamps.
F16
10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamps.
F17
15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18
15 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19
15 A
Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi),
electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20
10 A
Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel
sensor (Diesel).
F21
5 A
Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Table of maxi-fuses
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
MF1 *
60 A
Fan assembly.
MF2 *
30 A
ABS/ESP pump.
MF3 *
30 A
ABS/ESP electrovalves.
MF4 *
60 A
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF5 *
60 A
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF6 *
-
Not used.
MF7 *
80 A
Dashboard fusebox.
MF8 *
-
Not used.
*
The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key one notch in the ignition switch
and release the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assis-
tance the next time the engine
is started.
Towing your vehicle
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N
for an electronic or automatic
gearbox).