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

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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 beexpelled through the pipe.
)Switch off the ignition.

)Turn the selector A
to 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 /
inflatin
g accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or ad
just the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector A
to 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 tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aCITRO

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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 nominalvoltage 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 the engine 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 bedisposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle 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 areaaway 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 withoutdisconnecting 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 avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving therecommended pressures.
Lighting
) Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN 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 STOP
warning 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.

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Running out of Diesel 137

Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 140 -141 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid-additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)


Changing bulbs 157-163 - front - rear - interior

Checking c omponents 142-143 - battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads/discs
Engine compar tment fuses 167-170
Battery 171-173 Energy economy mode 174


Bonnet 136
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 138
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 139


Petrol engines 18 4 -18 6
LPG engines 187-18 8
Diesel engines 189-192
Dimensions 193
Identification markings 194

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ABS and EBFD systems.............................107Accessories ................................................182Accessory socket, 12V.................................91Adjusting headlamps....................................83Adjusting head restraints ..............................62Adjusting the steering wheel.........................65Airbags ...................................................97, 111Airbags, curtain ....................................113,114Airbags, front........................................111,114Airbags, lateral.....................................113,114Air conditioning.................................53, 54, 57Air conditioning, digital..................................57Air conditioning, manual ...............................54Air filter........................................................r142Air flow....................................................54, 58Air intake.................................................55, 58Air recirculation.......................................55, 58Air vents ........................................................52Ambient temperature (display) ......................23Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................107Anti-pinch ......................................................70Anti-theft........................................................67Armrest, front................................................90Assistance call ....................................106,196Audible warning..........................................106Audio streaming (Bluetooth)...............236, 263Audio system...............................................251Automatic illumination of headlamps......79, 82Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .... 105Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...................................................84, 86Auxiliary socket...................................237,260Auxiliary sockets ...................91, 237, 258, 260
Child lock.....................................................104Children ..........................................95-104,112Child seats ............................................95-103Child seats, conventional..............................98Clock .............................................................38Closing the boot......................................66, 75Closing the doors ....................................66,72Connectors, audio .................91, 237,258, 260Coolant level...............................................141Courtesy mirror.............................................r90Cruise control..............................................130Cup holder.....................................................r89
AB
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Capacity, fuel tank........................................76CD MP3...............................................233,257Central locking........................................66, 73Changing a bulb ................................... 157-163Changing a fuse ...................................164-170Changing a wheel................................149-156Changing a wiper blade ........................86,175Changing the remote control battery ............68Changing the time.........................................38Checking levels ...................................140,141Checking the engine oil level................37, 140Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......148Checks .................................................138-143
Battery.................................................142, 171Battery, charging .........................................172Battery, remote control...........................68,69Black panel....................................................39Blind ................................................................6Bluetooth (hands-free)......................................220,261Bluetooth (telephone)..........................220, 261Bonnet .........................................................136Boot...............................................................75Boot lamp..............................................88,163Brake discs ..................................................143Brake lamps................................................161Brake pads .................................................. 143Braking assistance system .........................107
Daytime running lamps.................................83Deactivating the passenger airbag........................................................112Deactivating the rear windows......................71Defrosting ................................................56,59Demisting................................................56,59Dials and gauges .................................... 23, 24Diesel additive level....................................141Dimensions.................................................193Dipped beam .........................................79,158Dipstick..................................................37,140Direction indicators.....................105, 15 8, 161Doors.............................................................72Doors emergency control.............................74Door pockets .................................................89Driving economically ....................................21
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Radio...................................................229, 255Radio pre-equipment ..................................180Rear foglamp.........................................80, 161Rear screen(demisting)..................................................59Recharging the battery...............................172Reduction of electrical load........................174Regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter..........................................r142Reinitialisingthe electric windows...................................71Reinitialisingthe remote control.......................................68Remote control........................................66, 69Removing a wheel...................................... 152Removing the mat.........................................92Repair kit, puncture.....................................144Replacing bulbs ...................................157-163Replacing fuses...................................164-170Replacing the air filter.................................r142Replacing the oil filter.................................r142Replacing the passengercompartment filter....................................r142Replacing wiper blades.........................86,175Resetting the service indicator.....................r36Resetting the trip recorder............................r38Rev counter.............................................r23, 24Reversing camera .......................................134Reversing lamp...........................................161Risk areas (update)..................................... 208Routine checks ...................................142,143Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................137
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Safety for children..........................95 -104, 112Scented air freshener...................................r60Screen, colour 16/9.......................................50Screen, colour and mapping...............201,240Screen, monochrome ................254,264,266Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)...................43, 46, 50Screen-wash reservoir................................141Screen menu map......................240,264,266Screenwash..................................................85Screenwash fluid level................................141Seat, rear bench...........................................63Seat adjustment............................................61Seat belts ......................................98, 109,110Seats, rear.....................................................r63Serial number, vehicle................................194Ser vice indicator...........................................r35Servicing.......................................................21Setting the clock...........................................38Short-cut menus.........................................202Sidelamps.....................................79, 159,161Side repeater...............................................159Snow chains................................................156Spare wheel................................................150Speakers (fitting).........................................180Speed limiter...............................................r128Speedometer..........................................r23,24Stability control (ESP) .................................108Starting the vehicle........................67, 117, 121Steering mounted controls, audio .......200, 253Stopping the vehicle ......................67, 117, 121Stop & Start.......42, 59,76, 124, 136, 142, 171Storage ....................................................89,90
Storage box ...................................................94Storage drawer..............................................92Stowing rings................................................93Sun visor.......................................................r90Synchronising the remote control.................68Synthesiser, voice.......................................214System, navigation ......................................203Systems, ASR and ESP..............................108
Table of weights ..........................184,187, 189Ta b l e s of engines........185, 18 6, 188, 19 0, 191Tables of fuses ............................................164Ta n k, fuel.................................................76, 78Te c hnical data......................................184-193Te l e p h o ne...........................................220, 261Temperature adjustment.........................54,57Te mperature control for heated seats .......... 62Te m p o r a ry tyre repair kit .............................144Third brake lamp.........................................162Time........................................................23, 38TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o)........................................217To o l s............................................................149Total distance recorder.................................r38To w b a r.........................................................r178Towed loads ................185, 186, 188, 190, 191To w i ng another vehicle ...............................177Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)................................108Tr affic information (TA).......................218,256