engine coolant Citroen C3 RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Instruments

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Indicators
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B, the temperature is too high;
this warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible
signal.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
After first switching off the ignition,
open the bonnet cautiously and check
the coolant level.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section.
Instruments

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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
For more information on Weights , refer to the
corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
Driving

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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
R

emote earth point.
Petrol engines
Practical information

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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
10.
R

emote earth point.
Diesel engines
* According to engine. The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on the system must only be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Practical information

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Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between services.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan. The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. When the engine is hot, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching
off the engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid the risk of scalding in the event of an
urgent need to top up, with a cloth around the
cap, unscrew it by two turns to allow the pressure
to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up the level.
To ensure that the measurement is reliable, the
vehicle must be parked on level ground and the
engine must be cold.
Practical information

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Earth point, remote ...............................202, 203
Eco-driving (advice) .......................................... 9
E
conomy mode
...............................
..............198
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
..................................... 11

9
Emergency braking
assistance (EBA)
........................................ 11

9
Emergency call
...................................... 11

5 , 117
Emergency switching off

...............................15

4
Emergency warning lamps
................... 1

14, 215
Emissions control system, SCR

.....................24
E

nergy economy mode
.................................19

8
Engine compartment
............................2

02, 203
Engine, Diesel

...............................1
95, 203, 215
Engine, petrol

........................................1
95, 202
Engines
..............................

...................24 9 - 2 51
Environment
...............................

.................9, 60
ESC/ASR
...............................

........................11 9 Hazard warning lamps
.......................... 1

14, 215
Headlamps, automatic illumination
...............................
... 102, 105, 107
Headlamps, dipped beam
.............1
01, 229, 230
Headlamps, main beam
................ 1
01, 229, 231
Head restraints, front
......................................
74
H
ead restraints, rear
.......................................
75
H
eating
................
.................................. 9, 81, 82
Hill start assist
...............................................
16
2
Hooks
...............................
...............................
97
Horn ............................................................... 114
G
I
HF
Gauge, fuel.................................................... 192
Gearbox, automatic ... 9 , 157, 162, 163, 209, 243
Gearbox, manual
....... 9

, 92, 156, 162, 163, 209
Gear efficiency indicator

...............................16

1
Gear lever
..............................

........................... 9
Gear lever, manual gearbox

.........................15

6
Glove box

..................................................9
2, 93Ignition
................

............................. 87, 151, 153
Immobiliser, electronic
............................6
0, 149
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ...........................2 3, 33
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 28
I
ndicator, engine oil level
................................ 32
I

ndicator lamps, operation
........................ 1
4, 17
Indicators, direction
..............................1

04, 230
Inflating tyres

..............................
..............9, 253
ISOFIX
...............

........................................... 140
E
Doors .............................................................. .65
Driving economically ......................................... 9
Driving time warning

..................................... 17

8
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

...... 2
0, 119, 121Fatigue detection ..............................
............178
Filling the fuel tank
........................1 92, 194, 195
Filter, air
...............

.........................................208
Filter, Diesel fuel
........................................... 20

3
Filter, oil
......................................................... 20

8
Filter, particle
........................................ 2

07, 208
Filter, passenger compartment
..................... 20

8
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................224
Fitting roof bars

.............................................20

0
Fittings, boot

.............................................9
6, 98
Fittings, interior
.........................................9

2, 93
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.........192, 19 4
Flashing indicators
....................... 1

04, 106, 230
Foglamps, rear
......................................1

03, 233
Foglamps, front
.............................1

03, 229, 231
Folding the rear seats

.....................................75
Fu

el............................................................ 9, 195
Fuel consumption
.............................................. 9
F

uel tank........................................................19 4
Fusebox, engine compartment
..................... 2

41
Fuses
................

.............................236, 238, 241
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Maintenance (advice) ....................................2 14
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M
ap reading lamps
......................................... 90
M

arkings, identification
................................. 25

3
Mat
.......

.....................................................92, 95
Memorising a speed

..................................... 16

6
Mirror, rear view

............................................ 10

0
Mirrors, door............................................99, 180
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........19 4
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............13 9 Pads, brake
...................................................
20
9
Paint colour code
..........................................
25
3
Panoramic glass sunroof
................................
91
P
arcel shelf, rear ....................................... 9 7, 98
Parking brake ..................................1 5, 155, 209
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 183
Plates, identification ...................................... 253
Port, USB

..................................................
92, 94
Pre-heater, Diesel
...............................

............15
Pressures, tyres
....................................2

20, 253
Pre-tensioning seat belts

..............................12

4
Priming the fuel system

................................2

15
Protecting children

........................ 1
26, 130 -132,
137, 139 -141, 143
Protectors
...................................................... 2

14
Puncture
................

........................................216
Number plate lamps

...................................... 23

4
M
P
N
Lighting, interior ..............................................90
L ighting, welcome ......................................... 10
7
Loading
..............................

............................... 9
Load reduction mode

.................................... 19

8
Localised Assistance Call

......................11

5 , 117
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 55
Lo

cking
......................................................5
4, 60
Locking from the inside

..............................
........................67
Low fuel level

..............................
..................192Oil change
............................... ......................204
Oil consumption
............................................20
4
Oil, engine

...............................
......................204
Opening the bonnet

......................................2

01
Opening the boot

..............................
. 54, 56, 66
Opening the doors

............................. 5
4, 56, 65
O
Labels, identification .....................................25 3
Lamp, boot ............................... ............... 91, 235
Lamps, parking
............................................. 10

6
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...17

9
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

........................10

6
Level, AdBlue

................................................ 2

07
Level, brake fluid

........................................... 20

5
Level, Diesel additive

.................................... 2

07
Level, engine coolant

..............................2
8, 206
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......32, 204
Levels and checks

..............................
..202-207
Level, screenwash fluid

................................20

6
Lighting
................

............................................ 14
Lighting, guide-me home

..............................10

7
L
Key ......................................... 53, 56, 58, 60, 61
Key, electronic ...........................................56
-58
Keyless Entry and Starting

... 5
6, 58, 60, 149, 152
Key not recognised

....................................... 15

4
Key with remote control

................................14

9
Kit, temporary puncture repair

................ 9
7, 216K
Jack .................................................94, 221, 222
Jump starting .............................. ..................244
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Safety, children ......... 1 26, 130 -132, 137, 139 -141, 143
Screen, monochrome
..................................... 38 U

nder floor storage
.........................................
97
U
nder-inflation (detection)
............................
18
6
Unlocking
..............................
....................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside
...............................
67
U
pdating the date
............................................
51
U
pdating the time ...................................... 5 1, 52
S
U
Tables of fuses ..............................2
36, 238, 241
Tank, fuel ............................... ................192, 19 4
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 28
T

hird brake lamp
........................................... 23

4
Three flashes (direction indicators)

..............10

4
Time (setting)

..............................
........ 38, 51, 52
To o l s
................

...................................... 221, 222
Total distance recorder

...................................36
T

ouch screen ............................................. 41, 43
To w b a r
................

................................... 148, 197
Towing another vehicle

.................................2

47
Towing eye

...................................................... 97
T

raction control (ASR)
.................... 2
0, 119, 121
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 148, 197
Triangle, warning ..................................... 97, 215
Trip computer

............................................. 4

7- 4 9
Trip distance recorder

..................................... 36
T

y r e s
..........................................................9
, 253
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............

................ 27, 186, 188, 220
Range, AdBlue
...............................
...........23, 33
Rear screen, demisting ................................... 89
R
echarging the battery

................................. 24

5
Recirculation, air
...............................

........82, 84
Reduction of electrical load

.......................... 19

8
Regeneration of the particle filter

................. 20

8
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

................................. 1

87, 188
Reinitialising the remote control

..................... 64
R

eminder, key in ignition

............................... 1

51
Reminder, lighting on

.................................... 10

4
Remote control

........................5

3, 54, 56 -58, 60
Removing a wheel

..............................

.......... 224
Removing the mat

...............................

............ 95
Replacing bulbs
..............................

..... 229, 233
Replacing fuses
..............................

..... 236, 238
Replacing the air filter

................................... 20

8
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 20

8
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

...................................... 20

8
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 20

6
Resetting the service indicator

....................... 31
R

esetting the trip recorder

.............................. 36
R

eversing camera
...............................

.......... 185
Reversing lamp
............................................. 23

3
Roof bars
....................................................... 20

0
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

.......................... 2

15RTScreenwash, front ......................................... 11 0
Screenwash, rear ............................... ...........11 0
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
............................................ 2

4, 210
Seat belts
....................................... 12

2-124, 13 6
Seats, front
...............................

.......................73
Seats, rear
....................................................... 75
Sel

ector, gear
................................................ 15

7
Serial number, vehicle

..................................25

3
Service indicator
....................................... 2

9, 31
Servicing
...............................

............................ 9
Settings, equipment
...................... 3

7, 38, 41, 43
Sidelamps
.................... 1

01, 106, 229, 230, 233
Side repeater
..............................

..................232
Snow chains
..........................................1

86, 196
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................9
2, 93
Socket, auxiliary

...............................
...............94
Sockets, audio

................................................ 94
Spe

ed limiter
...............................
.. 166, 169, 171
Speed limit recognition
................................. 16

7
Stability control (ESC) ...................................11 9
Starting the engine

....................... 1
49, 152, 157
Starting using another battery

..............1
54, 244
Stay, bonnet
...............................

...................201
Steering wheel, adjustment

............................78
St

op
...............
.................................................. 18
Stopping the vehicle

..................... 1
49, 152, 157
Stop & Start
..................................1

6, 49, 80, 88,
163, 192, 201, 208, 246
Stop (warning lamp)

........................................ 18
St

orage
................
............................................ 93
Sun visor
...................................................9

2, 93
Switching off the engine

...............................14

9
Synchronising the remote control

...................64
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