check engine Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Guide

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Checks
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According to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the par ticle emissions filter is indicated by: - fixed illumination of the par ticle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal, or
- temporary illumination of
the ser vice warning lamp,

As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additivelevel" section.







Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require anymaintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly tightened,particularly in summer and winter.
The presence o
f this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid batter
y with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting thebattery. When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the MAINTENANCE AND WARR ANT Y GUIDE and accordin
g to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of regeneration of the par ticle emissionsfilter may be accompanied by the smell of "burning", w hic h is per fec t ly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
accompanied by an audible signal and amessage that there is a risk of blockage of
the par ticle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND
WARR ANT Y GUIDE for details of
the replacement intervals for thesecomponents.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city
driving), replace them twice as often if necessar y.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have
an adverse effect on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirableodours.


Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND
WARR ANT Y GUIDE for details of
the replacement inter val for this component.
Oil filter

Practical information
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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. )Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.

Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve: the sealant product would be expelled through the pipe.
)Switch off the ignition.
)Turn the selector Ato the"sealant" position. )Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I" ; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.




Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only par tly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

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Starting using another
batter
y

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
) Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.

First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a
batter
y charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when theengine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal C(or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle.)Star t the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.
)
Operate the star ter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not star t immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.


Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulationsand must not, in any circumstances, bediscarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.

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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery. All operations on the battery must becarried out in a well ventilated area away from naked flames and sourcesof sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; the battery must first be thawed out to avoid the risk of explosion. If the batteryhas been frozen, before charging have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop who will check that the internal components have not beendamaged and the casing is not cracked,which could cause a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.

Do not push the vehicle to star t the
engine if you have an electronic gearbox or automatic gearbox.

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Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations do not function (no sound,87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to thewaveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the stations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I do not receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of reception of the radio station listened to gradually deterioratesor the stored stations donot function (no sound,87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system tocheck whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to 2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequencypermitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon istoo frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, theaudio equipment switches off after a few minutesof use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy modeand switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too high,the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to allow the system to cool.

Visual search
278
Running out of Diesel 140

Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 143 -14 4 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid-additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 160 -166 - front - rear - interior

Checking c omponents 145 -146 - battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads/discs
Engine compar tment fuses 167-173

Battery 174 -176 Energy economy mode 177


Bonnet 139
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 141
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 142


Petrol engines 187-189
LPG engines 19 0 -191
Diesel engines 192-195
Dimensions 196
Identification markings 197

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Alphabetical index
279
ABS and EBFD systems...............................110Accessories .................................................185Accessory socket, 12V..................................94Adjusting headlamps.....................................86Adjusting head restraints ...............................62Adjusting the steering wheel..........................65Airbags ..................................................100, 114Airbags, curtain .....................................116,117Airbags, front.........................................114,117Airbags, lateral...................................... 116,117Air conditioning..................................53, 54, 57Air conditioning, digital...................................57Air conditioning, manual ................................54Air filter.........................................................r145Air flow.....................................................54, 58Air intake..................................................55, 58Air recirculation........................................55, 58Air vents .........................................................52Alarm ..............................................................71Ambient temperature (display).......................23Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................110Anti-pinch.......................................................73Anti-theft.........................................................68Armrest, front.................................................93Assistance call.....................................109,200Audible warning ........................................... 109Audio streaming (Bluetooth)................240,267Audio system................................................255Automatic illumination of headlamps .......82,85Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps............................................108
Changing a wiper blade.........................89,178Changing the remote control battery.............69Changing the time..........................................38Checking levels....................................143, 144Checking the engine oil level ..................37, 143Checking tyre pressures (using the kit).......150Checks ...................................................141-146Child lock ......................................................107Children............................................98-107, 115Child seats .............................................98-106Child seats, conventional.............................101Clock..............................................................38Closing the boot .......................................66,78Closing the doors.....................................66, 75Connectors, audio..................94, 241, 262, 264Coolant level ................................................144Courtesy mirror..............................................r93Cruise control............................................... 133Cup holder......................................................r92
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B
C
Battery...................................................145,174Battery, charging ...........................................175Battery, remote control............................69, 70Black panel.....................................................39Blind.................................................................6Bluetooth (hands-free)......................... 224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)...........................224,265Bonnet..........................................................139Boot................................................................78Boot lamp...............................................91,166Brake discs...................................................146Brake lamps .................................................164Brake pads...................................................146Braking assistance system...........................110
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers...87, 89Auxiliary sockets ....................94, 241, 262, 264
Capacity, fuel tank .........................................79CD MP3.................................................237, 261Central locking.........................................66,76Changing a bulb ....................................160-166Changing a fuse .....................................167-173Changing a wheel.................................152-159
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Daytime running lamps..................................86Deactivating the passenger airbag ...............115Deactivating the rear windows........................74Deadlocking...................................................67Defrosting .................................................56, 59Demisting.................................................56, 59Dials and gauges.....................................23,24Diesel additive level.....................................144Dimensions..................................................196

Alphabetical index
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Replacing the passenger compartment filter....r145Replacing wiper blades..........................89,178Resetting the service indicator......................r36Resetting the trip recorder.............................r38Rev counter..............................................r23, 24Reversing camera........................................137Reversing lamp............................................164Risk areas (update)......................................212Routine checks....................................145,146Running out of fuel (Diesel) .........................140
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Safety for children............................98-107, 115Scented air freshener....................................r60Screen, colour 16/9........................................50Screen, colour and mapping................205, 244Screen, monochrome..................258,268,270Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)....................43, 46, 50Screen-wash reservoir.................................144Screen menu map ........................244,268,270Screenwash...................................................88Screenwash fluid level .................................144Seat, rear bench ............................................63Seat adjustment.............................................61Seat belts ......................................101, 112, 113Seats, rear......................................................r63Serial number, vehicle.................................197Ser vice indicator............................................r35Servicing........................................................21
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Setting the clock............................................38Shor t-cut menus ..........................................206Sidelamps......................................82,162, 164Side repeater................................................162Snow chains .................................................159Spare wheel.................................................153Speakers (fitting).......................................... 183Speed limiter.................................................r131Speedometer...........................................r23,24Stability control (ESP) ...................................111Starting the vehicle........................68, 120, 124Steering mounted controls, audio........200, 257Stopping the vehicle ......................68, 120, 124Stop & Start.........42, 59,79, 127, 139, 145,174Storage.....................................................92,93Storage box....................................................97Storage drawer...............................................95Stowing rings .................................................96Sun visor........................................................r93Synchronising the remote control..................69Synthesiser, voice ........................................218System, navigation.......................................207Systems, ASR and ESP................................111
Unlocking.......................................................66Unlocking from the inside ..............................76Update risk areas.........................................212USB Box........................................94 , 241, 262
Telephone............................................224,265Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment ..........................54, 57Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit...............................147Third brake lamp..........................................165Time.........................................................23, 38TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o).........................................221Tools .............................................................152Total distance recorder..................................r38To w b a r..........................................................r181Towed loads ......................... 188, 189, 193, 194
To w i ng another vehicle ................................180Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)..................................111Traffic information (TA)........................222,260Traffic information (TMC).............................221Tr a i l e r...........................................................r181Tr i p c o m p u t e r................................r40-42,46, 47Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r....................................r38Tyre pressures .............................................197Tyres...............................................................21
Table of weights............................187,190,192Tables of engines .................188, 189, 193, 19 4Ta bles of fuses.............................................167Tank, fuel..................................................79,81Te chnical data.......................................187-196