stop start Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Manual
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Contents
Direction indicators  108
Hazard warning lamps  108
Horn 109
Emergency or assistance call 109
Braking assistance systems 110
Tr ajectory control systems 111
Front seat belts 112
Airbags 114
Safety
Parking brake  118
6-speed manual gearbox 118
Gear effi ciency indicator  119
Electronic gearbox 120
Automatic gearbox  124
Stop & Start 127
Hill star t assist  130
Speed limiter  131
Cruise control  133
Rear parking sensors 135
Reversing camera  137
Driving
Emergency or assistance  199
eMyWay 201
Audio system 255
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 139
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 140
Petrol engines 141
Diesel engines 142
Checking levels  143
Checks 145
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit  147
Changing a wheel  152
Snow chains  159
Changing a bulb  160
Changing a fuse 167
Battery 174
Energy economy mode  177
Changing a wiper blade  178
To w i ng the vehicle 179
To w i ng a trailer 181
Audio pre-equipment 183
Accessories 185
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines  187
Petrol weights 188
LPG engines 190
LPG weights 191
Diesel engines 192
Diesel weights 194
Dimensions 
196
Identifi cation markings  197
Visual search 
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Familiarisation
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Rear parking sensors / reversing camera 
  These systems detect and warn you of anyobstacle located behind the vehicle. 
Stop & Start 
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops 
in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restar ts assoon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and the noise level when stationary. 
   Temporary puncture
repair kit
  This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, for the temporary repair of a tyre.
Zenith windscreen 
This large windscreen provides incomparable
visibility and light in the passenger 
compartment. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior  
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Instrument panel 
A.With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for 
the fuel remaining should come on. B.With the engine running, the associatedlow level warning lamp should go off.C.With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OIL OK" 
 for a few seconds.
  If the levels are not correct, top up the level
whi
ch is low.
Warning lamps 
1.With the ignition on, the orange and red 
warn
ing lamps come on. 2.   With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the pageconcerned. 
   
Switch panel 
 
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the status of the corresponding function.A.Activation of the electric child lock.  
 
or   
 
 
 Deactivation of the interior volumetric alarm.  
 
Monitoring 
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B
.   Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.  
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C.   Deactivation of the Stop & Start system. 
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Stop & Start
 
 
Going into engine STOP mode 
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby: 
-with a manual gearbox;   at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear 
lever into neutral and you release the clutch pedal. 
   
- 
  with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox 
: at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or when you put thegear lever into position  N.
 
In certain circumstances, STOP may not be
available; the "ECO" 
 warning lamp flashes for 
a few seconds, then goes off.
Going into engine START mode
  The  "ECO" 
 warning lamp goes off 
and the engine restarts: 
-with a manual gearbox  : when youdepress the clutch pedal.
-with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox: 
 
 
● 
 gear lever in position  A 
 or  M, when you 
release the brake pedal, 
   
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  or gear lever in position N 
 and brake pedal
released, when you select position A   or AM  , 
   
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 or when you engage reverse.  
 
In certain circumstances, 
START mode may beinvoked automatically; the "ECO" 
 warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off. 
   
Deactivation / Reactivation
 You can deactivate the system at any time bypressing the  "ECO OFF" 
 button; the warninglamp in the button comes on.
 
Driving safely 
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 The system is reactivated automatically every time the engine is star ted withwith the key.
 
Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key. 
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Monitoring
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Stop & Start   
fixed.   When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t systemhas put the engine into STOP mode.   The warnin
g 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 off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or 
START mode is invoked 
automaticall
y.   For more in
formation on special cases with STOP mode and STA R T  m o d e ,  r efer to the "Stop & Start"section.
Engine coolanttemperature 
 
fixed blue.On star ting the engine, it indicates 
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate 
that the engine temperature is normal.
  In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard 
until the warnin
g lamp has switched off.  
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Monitoring
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
   
fixed.   The anti-lock braking system has a fault.   The vehicle retains conventional braking.
  Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. 
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)
 
 flashing.The ESP/ASR regulation is active.   The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
   
fix
ed.  Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp 
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault.   Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system   
flashing. The engine management system hasa fault.   Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
  Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
   
fix
ed.   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.
Braking 
 
fixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp.  The braking system fluid level is too
low.  You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
  Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN. 
  If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
   
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fixed, associated with 
the 
STOP and ABS 
warning lamp.  Th
e 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 lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Maximum coolant temperaturefixed red. The temperature of the coolingsystem 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 qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. 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 qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started. 
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offuelin thetank.You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
gout of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on
, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made. 
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); 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 injectionsystems.