ABS Citroen C3 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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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.

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.
+
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.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

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.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
TRIP COMPUTER
System which provides current infor-
mation concerning the route travelled
(range, consumption…).
Monochrome screen C Data displays Route zero reset

 Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper
stalk , to display the
various trip computer tabs in suc-
cession:
 When the route required is dis-
played, press the control for more
than two seconds.
Trips "1" and "2" are independent but
their use is identical.
Trip "1" permits, for example, daily calcu-
lations, and trip "2" monthly calculations.
- the current information
tab with:

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CHILD SAFETY
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
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 rmly
on the seat of your vehicle.
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 se-
curely to prevent it from being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and
unsupervised 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 windows
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 tted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.

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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situa-
tions:
- 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 vehi-
cle 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.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem 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 on the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic 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, ena-
bles 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.

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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 refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse 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.

 Compress the springs to release the
bulb.

 Extract the bulb and change it.
To refi 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 refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse 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 refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps

1. Brake/sidelamps (P21/5 W).

2. Direction indicators (
PY21W
amber)

3. Foglamp, left-hand side (
PR21W
red)
Reversing lamp right-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 refi 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
Engine compartment fuse box
The fuse box is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand
side).
Access to the fuses

 Unclip the cover.

 Change the fuse (see correspon-
ding paragraph).

 When you have fi nished, close the
cover carefully to ensure the sealing
of the fuse box. 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 stop switch.

F7 10 A Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.

F8 25 A Starter 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 * - Passenger compartment fusebox.

MF8 * - Not used.
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the e lectrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.