battery Citroen C3 RHD 2014 2.G Owner's Manual
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direction indicators 99
Hazard warning lamps
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Horn
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Emergency or assistance call
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00
Tyre under-inflation detection
1
01
Braking assistance systems
1
05
Trajectory control systems
1
06
Front seat belts
1
07
air
bags
1
09
Safety
Parking brake 1 13
6-speed manual gearbox
1
13
Electronic gearbox
1
14
au
tomatic gearbox
1
18
Gear ef ficiency indicator
1
22
Stop & Start
1
23
Hill start assist
1
26
Speed limiter
1
27
Cruise control
1
29
Rear parking sensors
1
31
Reversing camera
1
33
driving
eMyWay 19 7
Audio system
2
51
audio and telematics
al
phabetical index
Bonnet 13 5
Running out of fuel (
di
esel)
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36
Petrol engines
1
37
di
esel engines
1
38
Checking levels
1
39
Checks
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2
Checks
Temporary puncture repair kit 144
Changing a wheel
1
49
Snow chains
1
56
Changing a bulb
1
57
Changing a fuse
1
64
Battery
1
71
Energy economy mode
1
74
Changing a wiper blade
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75
Towing the vehicle
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76
Towing a trailer
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78
a
udio pre-equipment
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80
Accessories
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82
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 1
84
Petrol weights
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85
LPG engines
1
87
LPG weights
1
88
di
esel engines
1
89
Diesel weights
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91
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mensions
193
Identification markings
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94
Emergency or assistance
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95
Visual search
Contents
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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 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 which
requires action on the part of the driver.STOP fixed, 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 qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific 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 filter on di esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle emissions filter (di esel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITRoËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
1
Monitoring
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Maximum
coolant
temperaturefixed.
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 CITR
oËn
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 charge fixed. 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 CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first 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 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 d
i
esel).
ne
ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
1
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For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on,the spanner flashes to indicate that the
service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles
(3 0 0 k m).
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 .
Service indicator zero reset
after each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset 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.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.
T
he service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
maintenance and warranty guide. Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.
Service overdue
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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message.
F
U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F
S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F
S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F
C
lip the casing.
F
R
einitialise the remote control.
Switching the vehicle off
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
do n
ot attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
F
Imm
obilise the vehicle.
F
T
urn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer as soon as possible.
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alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a
self-protection function.
do n
ot make any modifications to
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. If an opening - door or boot - is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
protection.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter
the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the
bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a
window partially open, deactivate the interior
volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of service of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of service.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F
L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5
seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
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Emergency control
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Remove the black cap, located on the edge of the door, using the key.
F
I
nsert the key in the recess, then turn it as
far as it will go.
F
R
emove the key and refit the cap.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and so
secure the vehicle completely.
Check that the rear doors child lock is
not on.
To lock or unlock the doors manually in the
event of a malfunction of the central locking
system or failure of the battery.
Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.a
confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two seconds.
a
confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in an emergency.
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boot
F after unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle
and raise the tailgate. F
L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
-
when the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
Closing
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.
Reverse
To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F
Sel
ect position R .
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified workshop.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear lever into
position N
, then to position R .Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine:
-
c hange to position N to be in neutral,
or
-
l
eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)
Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F
S
witch on the ignition.AUTO and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
F
Sel
ect position N .
F
P
ress the brake pedal.
F
W
ait for around 30 seconds until N or a
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F
M
ove the gear lever to position A , then to
position N .
F
W
ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again. AUTO
and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
Follow the procedure described above.
be
fore doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear lever is in
neutral (position N ) and that the parking
brake is applied.
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake
to immobilise
the vehicle. When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
lever into neutral (position N
).
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Stopping the vehicleOperating fault
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
do n
ot exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the movement of the gear
lever from the P position to another
position when the battery is flat.
If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F
R
eturn the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left running
at idle for four minutes, in order to
ensure the correct operation and
durability of the engine and gearbox.
When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position
P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
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Driving