CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2020 Owner's Manual

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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
Service Temporarily on, with a
message displayed. 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 37 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.
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Fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the ser vice
spanner.The servicing interval has been
exceeded. Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
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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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Main beam
headlampsFixed.
The lighting control stalk has been
pulled towards you. Pull the lighting control stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have 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 front foglamps.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper
control stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk
in another position.
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or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated via
the Vehicle/Driving menu of the
touch screen.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position. The camera, placed on the top of the windscreen,
manages the main beam headlamps or dipped
headlamps operation, according to the outside
lighting and the driving conditions.
For more information on the Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Blue indicator lamps
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Warning lamps visible in a display Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed.
With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N , press
the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the selector and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without pressing
the brake pedal, this warning lamp will remain on.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
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Indicators
Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B , the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After first switching off the ignition, open
the bonnet cautiously and check the
coolant level. For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Service spanner Fixed, temporary
when the ignition is
switched on. When between 620
miles (1,000 km)
and 1,860
miles (3,000 km) remain
before the next ser vice is due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder displays a line showing the
distance remaining (in kilometres or miles) before
the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
(in kilometres or miles) as well as the period
before the next ser vice is due.
The service spanner disappears after a few seconds.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched
on. Less than 620
miles (1,000 km)
remain before the next ser vice is
due. The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-

t
he distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next ser vice is due.
-

a
n alert message indicates the distance remaining
as well as the period before the next ser vice is
due.
The ser vice spanner remains on to show that a
ser vice is required very soon.
The alert may be triggered close to the due date.
Service indicator
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The distance indicated (in kilometres
or miles) is calculated according to the
mileage covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Service spanner Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on. Service is overdue.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he total distance recorder displays a line showing
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that ser vice is
overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
+ Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition
is switched on,
associated with the
Ser vice warning
lamp.Ser vice is overdue for Diesel
BlueHDi versions.
The ser vice indicator is displayed for a few seconds
in the instrument panel. Depending on version:
-
t
he total distance recorder displays a line showing
the distance travelled since ser vice was due. The
value is preceded by the "-" sign.
-
a
n alert message indicates that ser vice is
overdue.
The ser vice spanner remains on until the ser vice has
been performed.
The alert is triggered when the due date has passed.
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CHECK
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself, switch off the ignition:
F
P
ress and hold this button.
F

S
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown.
F

W
hen the display indicates =0, release the
button; the spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the reset
to be registered.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time. F

P
ress this button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level insufficient
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® liquid range
indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
This is indicated by the display of the "
Oil level
correct " message.
This is signalled by the display of the " Oil level
measurement invalid " message on the instrument
panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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