Citroen C3 2008 1.G User Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008, Model line: C3, Model: Citroen C3 2008 1.GPages: 184, PDF Size: 6.14 MB
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Display
As soon as you open the driver's door, the instrument panel displays the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it scrolls through the following infor-mation:Maintenance indicator.
The engine oil level indicator.
Total mileage.
It also displays the trip mileage or trip computer information (depen-ding on the memory status since the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition is switched on.
Press B to show the trip mileage, then give a long press on B to reset the counter to zero.
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Display
As soon as you open the driver's door, the instrument panel displays the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it scrolls through the following infor-mation:Maintenance indicator.
The engine oil level indicator.
Total mileage.
It also displays the trip mileage or trip computer information (depen-ding on the memory status since the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition is switched on.
Press B to show the trip mileage, then give a long press on B to reset the counter to zero.
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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 seconds 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 seconds 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, contact a CITROËN dealer.If it remains permanently remains permanently
Warning lamp for parking brake, brake fl u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n gdistribution malfunction
With the engine running, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates that the parking brake is on or not properly released, that the b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e braking 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 up to approx. 20 km/h (12 mph). Above this speed, the warning lamp 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 signal for around 120 seconds. Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a serious fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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 s -ponding warning, consult the Log of Alerts (See section "Displays Aand C" in "Multifunction display").
Fuel low
It comes on for a few seconds 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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ESP/ASR
Operating
It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
If either of the ESP or ASRsystems is active, the warning l a m p fl a s h e s .
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indicates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Function deactivated
The warning lamp remains conti-nuously on.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
See "Airbags".
I t i s t e s t e d b r i e fl y o n s t a r t i n g .
Airbag fault
See "Airbags".
I t i s t e s t e d b r i e fl y o n s t a r t i n g .
ABS system
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If it does not go out, there could be a system malfunction.
See "Brakes".
Diesel engine preheating
See method for starting the engine.
See "Driving".
Left hand direction indicator
See "Signalling".
Right hand direction indicator
See "Signalling".
Foot on brake (Electronic Gearbox System)
T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r -ning lamp in the instrument panel indicates the need to apply the brake pedal in order to start the engine or engage reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the engine is in shutdown mode.
Sidelamps
See "Signalling".
Front foglamps
See "Signalling".
Dipped beams
See "Signalling".
Foglamps (rear)
See "Signalling".
Main beams
See "Signalling".
If the hazard lamps are activated, this means that the direction i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h o n b o t h s i d e s a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
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M A I N T E N A N C E I N D I C A T O R
It informs you when the next routine service is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Maintenance Guide. This information is dependent on two p arameters: the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit.
Operation
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator spanner is displayed for a few seconds. The mileage recorder display indicates how many miles remain to be tra-velled before the next service is due (in thousands and hundreds of miles).
Example: there remain up to the next service:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role.
Operation if the distance to the next service is less than 1 000 km (600 miles)
Each time you switch on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the spanner and t h e d i s t a n c e fl a s h .
Example: there remain up to the next service: 500 km (300 miles). On switching on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the instrument panel indicates:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the spanner remains lit up. This is a warning to you that a service must be carried out at the earliest opportunity.
Operation if the service interval has been passed
Each time you switch on the igni-tion, the spanner and the distance spannercovered (preceded by a minus) beyond the recommended interval fl a s h .
Example: You have exceeded the service interval by 300 km (300 miles).
The routine service on your vehicle needs to be carried as soon as possible.
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the spanner remains lit up.
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Lighting rheostat
The dimmer is active when the lamps are on and affects:The instrument panel: Rev counter, fuel level display.
The display screen.
The air conditioning control panel.
Selection of mode and brightness is done by pressing the dimmer button A on the instrument panel.
Night driving (headlamps on)
4 levels of brightness + 1 level for Black panel.
Adjustment is by successive presses on button A in the following cycle:
level 4 W level 3 W level 2 W level 1 W Black panel.
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Digital clock
To adjust the display, press on button 1 to alter the hours and on button 2 to alter the minutes.
Display A
Display C
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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A YD I S P L A Y A
The driver is recommended not to concern himself with the display controls while driving.1. Time.2. Date - Display zone.3. Outside temperature.
When the outside temperature is between +3 °C and –3 °C, the t e m p e r a t u r e d i s p l a y fl a s h e s ( r i s k of ice).Note: The outside temperature displayed may be higher than the actual temperature if the vehicle is stationary in bright sunlight.
Remark: The display of certain types of information is sometimes scrolled and sometimes alternated.
ControlsA. Access to the "Main menu" of the display.B. Scroll through display menus.C. Validation and Selection in the menus, of the function chosen o r v a l u e m o d i fi e d .D. Cancellation of the operation or return to the previous display.E. Selection of the type of information displayed in zone 2 (date, radio/CD and trip computer).In the Menus, choice of activation/deactivation of your functions and choice of your adjustments.
Main Menu
By pressing control A then B, you have access to the following func-tions:
Radio-CD (See radio-CD handbook).
V e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n , to activate/deactivate:Triggering of rear screen wipe.The automatic guide-me-home lighting.Automatic lighting of headlamps.Options, to display the alerts.
Display adjustments, to adjust the date and time on the display.Languages, to select the display language.
Units, to access the choices of units of Temperature and Fuel Consumption.
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P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n
To activate/deactivate rear screen wipe on engaging reverse gear:Press button A.Select, using B, the sub-menu t o p e r s o n a l i s e - c o n fi g u r e y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e n c o n fi r m y o u r choice with a press on C.
Select rear screen wipe, using B.
The system tells you the status (active or inactive) of the function. Modify this status with a press on E.Then please wait for the display to disappear.Note: The activation/deactivation registers immediately.
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To choose the language:Press button A.
Using B, select the sub-menu f o r L a n g u a g e s . C o n fi r m y o u r choice with a press on C.By presses on E, select the language of your choice.
Then please wait for the display to disappear.
To choose units:Press button A.Using B, select the sub-menu f o r U n i t s . C o n fi r m y o u r c h o i c e with a press on C.
Using B, select the unit you wish to modify (Temperature or Consumption).
Via presses on E, select the unit of your choice.Then please wait for the display to disappear.Note: This choice concerns all the types of information (fuel consump-tion, speed, etc.) that appear on the displays.