check engine 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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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:



- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any over flow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

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reading the associated message in the multifunction screen. If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault whichrequires action on the par t of the driver.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, alone or
associated withanother warning lamp,accompanied by anaudible signal anda message on the screen. Illumination of the warnin
g 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 en
gine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Servicetemporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warninglamp.Identi
fy the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control batter
y,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles
(see the "Checks - Particle emissions
filter" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warninglamp.Identi
fy the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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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.

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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.

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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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Airbags

temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds 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 qualified workshop.

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ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by an
increasing audiblesignal.The driver and
/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastenedtheir seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Door(s) open

fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed and accompaniedby an audible signalif the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).

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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Water in Dieselfixed.The Diesel fuel filter contains water. R i s k o f d a m age to the injection system on Dieselengines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Particle emissions filter (Diesel)
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal. This indicates that the particle emissions filter is star ting 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 (see the "Checks -
Particle emissions filter" section).
fixed, accompanied b
y an audible signal. This indicates the low level of theadditive reservoir.Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (see the
"Checks - Additive level" section).

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Engine oil level indicator

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed 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 flashing of "OIL--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Oil level indicator fault

Dipstick


There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A= max; never exceed this
level (risk of damage to the engine), -B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine. R
efer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.

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If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.












Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the MAINTENANCE AND WARR ANT Y
GUIDE. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised. No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignitionis switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could causemalfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Fuel tank


Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum level is
reached this warnin
g lamp comes on on the instrument panel. When it first comes on there remains approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.


Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap remindsyou of the type of fuel to be used depending onyour engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.To
fill the tank safely:)the engine must be switched off,) open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
) remove the cap and hook it onto the cliplocated on the inside of the flap, )
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: ) put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
) close the flap.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
runnin
g out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); (Depending on version:
approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key.

The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel system.