ESP CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2017 Owners Manual
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before driving refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
LCD text instrument panel
Instrument panel displays
1.External temperature.
2. Speed limiter or cruise control settings.
Speed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
3. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
4. Gear efficiency indicator and/or selector
position, gear and Sport and Snow modes
with an automatic gearbox.
5. Trip computer and Stop & Start time
counter.
6. Display area: trip distance recorder (km
or miles), ser vice indicator or range
associated with the AdBlue
® and the
SCR system (km or miles), total distance
recorder, alert messages or state of
functions. If your vehicle does not have an audio system
or a touch screen, you can also configure some
equipment by using this display.
For more information on Equipment
configuration for vehicles without screen
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Matrix instrument panel
1. Speed limiter or cruise control settings.
Speed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
2. Gear efficiency indicator and/or selector
position, gear and Sport and Snow modes
with an automatic gearbox. 3.
Display area: alert messages or state
of functions, trip computer, digital
speedometer (km/h or mph), range
associated with the AdBlue
® and the SCR
system (km or miles), etc.
4 Ser vice indicator, then total distance
recorder (miles or km).
These functions are displayed
successively on switching on the ignition.
5 Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
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Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
In the event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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.
Operation indicator lamps
The lighting of one of the following indicator lamps
confirms that the corresponding system is on.
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.This may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Red warning lamps 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.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. Top up with brake fluid approved by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The braking system is faulty. 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.
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated
with the (orange) 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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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
+ Engine
diagnostic
system Fixed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. A major failure in the engine 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.
Orange warning/indicator lamps + Engine
diagnostic
system Fixed, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp. A minor failure in the engine has
been detected.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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 a qualified
workshop without delay.
Flashing.The engine management system has
a fault.There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Collision Risk
Alert/Active
Safety BrakeFlashing.
The system is operating. The system brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. The system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed, accompanied
by a message. The system has been deactivated via
the vehicle configuration menu. For more information on the Collision Risk
Alert
/Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking capabilities.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has insufficient
pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by
the Ser vice warning
lamp.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) Fixed.
The button or the thumbwheel is
operated and the indicator lamp
comes on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button or turn the thumbwheel to activate
the DSC/ASR, its indicator lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically once a speed of around 30 mph
(50
km/h) is reached.
For more information on the Electronic stability
control (ESC) and, in particular, DSC/ASR, refer to
the corresponding section.
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Low fuel levelFixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.
You are now starting to use the fuel
reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this warning
lamp reappears every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible warning and a message.
This audible warning and this message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the level drops towards
" 0 ".
Tank capacity: approximately 45
litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Presence of
water in the
Diesel fuel *Fixed.
The Diesel filter contains water. Risk of damaging the fuel injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Par ticle filter
(Diesel) Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message about
the risk of particle
filter blockage. This indicates that the particle filter
is beginning to saturate.
Traffic conditions permitting, regenerate the filter by
driving at a speed of at least 37 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
For more information on Checks and particularly
those related to the particle filter, refer to the
corresponding section.
Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message about
the particle filter’s
additive level being
too low. This indicates that the level in the
additive tank is low.
Quickly arrange for a top-up by a CITROËN dealer or
by a qualified workshop.
For more information on Checking levels
and
particularly on the level of additive, refer to the
corresponding section.
*
D
epending on version
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Lane depar ture
warning systemFlashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane is being crossed, right side.
A lane is being crossed, left side.
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to
return to the correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the Ser vice
warning lamp.
The lane departure warning system
is defective.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
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 370 miles (600 km) and
1,500
miles (2,400 km). As soon as possible, top up the AdBlue®.
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 370
miles (0 and
600
km). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue
® to avoid running out .
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 prevention system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must
top up the
AdBlue®.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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+
+SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the Ser vice 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 680 miles (1,100 km) before the engine starting prevention
system is triggered.To avoid a breakdown, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop without delay
.
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
prevention system prevents starting
of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For topping up or for more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) , refer to the corresponding section.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction is made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With a key in the ignition switch, wait until the
indicator lamp goes off before starting.
With
K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox.
With
K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the clutch
pedal remains pressed with a manual gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Green indicator lamps Blind spot
monitoring Fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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Hill Assist
DescentFixed.
The system has been activated, but
the conditions for regulation are not
met (gradient, speed too high, gear
engaged). Between 20 and 30
mph (35 and 50 km/h), the
system is selected but not active.
Reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Flashing. The system is regulating the speed
of the vehicle. The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps come on
during the descent.
For more information on the Hill Assist Descent
function, refer to the corresponding section.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts
the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
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