Citroen C3 2017 2.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2017, Model line: C3, Model: Citroen C3 2017 2.GPages: 450, PDF Size: 10.11 MB
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Passenger's
airbag systemfixed.
The control switch, located at the
right-hand end of the dashboard is
set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is an
operating fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on). Turn the control switch to the "
ON" position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position on the front passenger seat.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the engine, the braking system,
the power steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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or Service
temporarily,
accompanied by the
display of a message. One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60
km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message. One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel; you must then
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Braking
fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Engine
diagnostic
system fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major engine fault has been
detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering *fixed. Major power steering fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. Speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. Speed above 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Foot on the
clutch
* fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START mode.
*
Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Par ticle filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a particle
filter clogging risk
message. This indicates that the particle filter is
starting to become saturated.
As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off.
For more information on Checks
and in particular
those of the particle filter, refer to the corresponding
section.
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a particle filter additive
level too low message. This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir.
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on Checking levels
and in
particular the additive level, refer to the corresponding
section.
L ane departure
warning system *flashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane marking is being crossed, on
the right.
Turn the wheel in the other direction to return to the
correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
A lane marking is being crossed, on
the left.
fixed. The lane departure warning system
has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
*
Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel)fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km). Have the AdBlue® topped up as soon as possible: go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating the
remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top
up the AdBlue
® to avoid a breakdown
or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating that starting
is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top
up the
AdBlue® or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® to its
tank.
For topping up or for more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system, refer to the corresponding section.
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+
+ SCR
emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
fixed, on switching on the
ignition, associated with
the Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected. This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
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Pe
trol: approximately 45 litres.
-
D
iesel: approximately 42 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened **fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Front left
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
left has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Front right
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
right has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
** Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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