Citroen C3 RHD 2011.5 2.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2011.5, Model line: C3 RHD, Model: Citroen C3 RHD 2011.5 2.GPages: 252, PDF Size: 8.14 MB
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front
airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install
a "rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fi t a child seat in
the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASR
fi xed. The button, located at
the bottom left of the
dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is
deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its
indicator lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the illumination of
one of the following warning lamps in-
dicates 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 by reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message on
the screen. Illumination of the warning
lamp is associated with a
serious braking system or
engine coolant temperature
problem. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine
may cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily. Minor problems have
occurred for which there is
no specifi c warning lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § particle
emissions fi lter").
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. Major problems have
occurred for which there is
no specifi c warning lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message
shown in the screen and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi
ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. 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
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Braking
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed,
associated
with the STOP
and 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
qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed red. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualifi ed workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Low fuel level
fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
5 litres of
fuel
in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the
ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient addition
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.
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Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you
turn on the ignition, then
goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened
fi xed then
fl ashing
accompanied
by
an increasing
audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Door(s) open
fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still
open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an audible
signal if the
speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Water in
Diesel
fi xed. The Diesel fuel fi lter
contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Power
steering
fi xed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Particle
emissions
fi lter (Diesel)
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal. This indicates that the
particle emissions fi lter
is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate
the fi lter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off (see
the "Checks - Particle emissions fi lter" section).
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal. This indicates the low level
of the additive reservoir. Have the reservoir topped up as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop (see the "Checks - Additive level"
section).
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when
the next service is due, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two param-
eters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before
the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising
the service operations comes on. The
distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
Example:
560 miles (900 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner goes off
; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The screen then indicates
the total and trip distances.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its nor-
mal operation. The spanner remains on
to indicate that a service must be carried
out soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser-
vice information appears in the screen.
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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes
to in-
dicate that the service must be carried
out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by
180 miles (300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on
.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the driver's driving
habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded
the two year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
)
switch off the ignition,
)
press and hold the trip distance re-
corder zero reset button,
)
switch on the ignition; the distance re-
corder display begins a countdown,
)
when the display indicates "=0"
,
release the button; the spanner dis-
appears.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information
at any time.
)
Press the trip distance recorder zero
reset button.
The service information is displayed
for a few seconds, then disappears.
Following this operation, if you
wish to disconnect the battery,
lock the vehicle and wait at least
fi ve minutes for the zero reset to
be taken into account.
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The level shown will only be
correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
, linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine.
Oil level low
This is indicated by the fl ashing of "OIL
--"
.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of dam-
age to the engine),
- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total dis-
tance travelled by the vehicle during its
life.
The total and trip distances are displayed
for thirty seconds when the ignition is
switched off, when the driver's door is
opened and when the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
)
With the ignition on, press the button
until zeros appear.
Tr ip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
since it was reset to zero by the driver.
Clock
Adjusting the time - Choice of units
To adjust the time of the clock and
choose the units used by the screen,
use the right-hand button on the instru-
ment panel, carrying out the operations
in the following order:
)
press the button for more than
two seconds: the minutes fl ash,
)
press the button to increase the
minutes,
)
press the button for more than
two seconds: the hours fl ash,
)
press the button to increase the hours,
)
press the button for more than
two seconds: 24 H or 12 H is dis-
played,
)
press the button to select 24 H or 12 H,
)
press the button for more than
two seconds: °C or °F is displayed,
)
press the button to select °C or °F,
)
press the button for more than
two seconds to complete the adjust-
ments.
After approximately 30 seconds without
any action, the screen returns to the
normal display.
To conform to legislation in the
country you are crossing, change
the units of distance (miles or km)
via the confi guration menu.