check engine Citroen C2 DAG 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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W A R N I N G L A M P S
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
Engine oil pressure
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the oil pressure is low.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Check the coolant level.
See "Levels".
If the level is satisfactory, consult a CITROËN dealer.If the level is satisfactorythe level
Battery charge
This warning lamp should go out when the engine is running.
If it remains permanently on, con-tact a CITROËN dealer.If it remains permanently remains permanently
Warning lamp for parking brake, b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l a n d braking distribution malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not properly released, that the brake fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on even after you have released the parking brake, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.parking brake, stop immediately stop immediately
Driver's seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the LH seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at u p t o a p p r o x . 2 0 k m / h ( 1 2 m p h ) . Above this speed, the warning l a m p fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s o u n d s i g n a l f o r a r o u n d 1 2 0 s e c -onds. Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a seri-ous fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as pos-sible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor. Contact a CITROËN dealer if necessary.
T o fi n d o u t t h e n a t u r e o f t h e c o r r e -sponding warning, consult the Log of Alerts (See section "Displays Aand C" in "Multifunction display").
Fuel low
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on, there remain approx. 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
Depollution system
It remains on until you start the engine.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s or lights up while you are driving, this indicates a problem with the depollution system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
Starting the vehicleApply the brake pedal. The lever should be in position N. Switch-ing on the ignition will in any case return you to position N(neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the instrument panel.
As required, select 1 gear or reverse gear (the engine must be at idle).Release the handbrake.
Lift your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
Vehicle stationary, engine running
If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automat ically to neutral.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral; for that, place the lever in position N.To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective position. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is applied.
Acceleration
The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch by pressing the pedal hard down.
Starting on a gradient
If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended no t to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s position.
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S T O P & S T A R T
Situations where the engine does not shut down:
Before shutting down the engine, the system automatically and instantly checks that a certain number of conditions touching on safety, cabin comfort or engine protection are met .
For example, the engine will not shut down, or it will restart by itself: W i t h i n t h e f e w m i n u t e s f o l l o w i n g fi r s t s t a r t i n g ( e n g i n e c o l d ) .
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t i s i n s u f fi c i e n t : I n c o n d i t i o n s o f e x t r e m e o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e s ( l o w e r t h a n - 1 0 ° C , h i g h e r t h a n + 3 0 ° C ) , p r o v i d e d t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g is operating.More generally, if the ambient conditions and the temperature programmed for the air conditioning make it necessary for the engine to be running in order to produce either warm or cold air.If you have activated windscreen demisting/deicing.In the event of a prolonged stop on a steep incline, in order to maintain the vehicle's braking capability.
A f t e r y o u h a v e e n g a g e d r e v e r s e g e a r , e n g i n e s h u t d o w n i s s u s p e n d e d f o r a p p r o x . fi f t e e n s e c o n d s .
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This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Operation
T h e E S P w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i f t h e E S P s y s t e m i s correcting the vehicle's trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.Press button A.
The warning lamp associated with control A (ESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 3 0 m p h ) ( A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n ) .
Manually with another press on button A.
Operational anomaly
If the system is malfunctioning, the warning lamp ESP lights up in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
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V E N T I L A T I O N - A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bot-tom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air vents
The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) h a v e g r i l l e s f o r o r i e n t i n g t h e fl o w o f a i r ( u p - d o w n , r i g h t -left).
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear pas-sengers.
P o l l e n fi l t e r – O d o u r fi l t e r
Y o u r i n s t a l l a t i o n h a s a fi l t e r f o r k e e p i n g o u t d u s t .
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".
Air conditioning
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning system is evacuated through a hole provided for this purpose; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel con-sumption.
Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windowsPlace the controls for temperature and a i r fl o w o n m a x i m u m .
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.Note: You should not be in air recirculation.
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the control panel.
Warning lamp on = in operation
Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that the air blower control 3 is not on position "0".
Air recirculation
This function isolates the passen-ger compartment from disagree-able odours or smoke coming f r o m o u t s i d e a n d i n c r e a s e s t h e e f fi c i e n c y a n d rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A (warn-ing lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no longer needed in order to permit a renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin tempera-ture, place control A or B in the air recircula-tion position and control 4 on maximum in the 4red zone.
If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature is very high:Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then cl ose the windows again.Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold posi-tion.
Open the air vents.Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maxi-mum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the tempera-ture control 4 to adjust comfort.
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Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Operate the lever A, located above the grille, to the right of the chev-rons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Bonnet stay: Unclip the stay and pivot to lodge it in the notch.
To close
Return the bonnet stay to its initial position.
Check that nothing has been left on top of the engine and that any component that was moved has been correctly repositioned.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
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L E V E L S
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS
A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
Windscreen/rear screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f fl u i d
In order to ensure optimum clean-ing and to avoid freezing, you must never top up or replace this fl u i d w i t h w a t e r .
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12 V battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
C a b i n p a r t i c l e fi l t e r / O d o u r fi l t e r
See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult "User Precautions" at the end of this handbook.
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L E V E L S
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on hori-zontal ground with the engine hav-ing been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the tem-perature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cool-ing system checked by a CITROËN in more than 1 litre, have the cool-
dealer.
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.