Citroen C3 Dag (2010 year). Manual — part 2

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL, SENSODRIVE OR AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS

Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
Depending on the version, the instrument panel may have permanent back-lighting.

Dials

1. Rev counter.

Indicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed.

Indicates the current speed of the
moving vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Fuel level.

Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining
in the tank.

4. Screen.

5. Display management button

Alternates display between range
and trip mileage recorder.

Servicing information.

Resets the selected function to zero
(trip distance recorder or service in-
dicator).

6. Instrument panel lighting button.

Adjusts the brightness of the lighting
of the instruments and controls.

For more information, refer to the
section on the button or function
and its associated display.

A. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or

Cruise control.

B. Gear shift indicator.
C. SensoDrive or automatic gearbox

information.

D. Range

(miles or km) or

Trip mileage recorder.

E. Service indicator

(miles or km), then

Total mileage recorder

These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition

F. Engine oil level indicator

Appears a few seconds after switching
on the ignition, then disappears.

Screen

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Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or
deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).

When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.

Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding

system has come into operation.

The warning lamps may come

on continuously (fi xed) or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may
come on in two different modes.
Only by relating the type of light-
ing to the operating status of the
vehicle can it be ascertained
whether the situation is normal
or whether a fault has occurred.

Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand

direction
indicato r

fl ashing with

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed
down.

Right-hand

direction
indicator

fl ashing with

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Sidelamps

fi xed.

The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.

Hazard

warning lamps

fl ashing with

audible signal.

The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the
dashboard, has been operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators

and their associated indicator lamps fl ash

simultaneously.

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Front

foglamps

fi xed.

The front foglamps are
switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.

Rear

foglamps

fi xed.

The rear foglamps are
switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.

Diesel engine

pre-heating

fi xed.

The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off
again, then start the engine.

Parking brake

fi xed.

The parking brake is
applied or not properly
released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the

warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake

pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer

to the "Driving" section.

Dipped beam

headlamps

fi xed.

The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.

Main beam

headlamps

fi xed.

The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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Stop & Start

fi xed.

The Stop & Start system
has put the engine in STOP
mode at a vehicle stop

(traffi c lights, traffi c jam, or

other...).

The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as soon
as you want to move off.

fl ashes for a

few seconds,

then goes off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.

Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special
cases with STOP mode and START mode.

Passenger's

airbag

system

fi xed.

The control switch, located
in the glove box, is in
the " ON " position.
The passenger's front
airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat.

Turn the control switch to the " OFF " position
to deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child
seat.

Engine

coolant

temperature

fi xed blue .

On starting 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 warning lamp has switched off.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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Foot on the

brake pedal

fi xed.

The brake pedal must be
pressed.

With the SensoDrive gearbox, press the brake
pedal to start the engine (lever in position N ).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, press the brake pedal before releasing
the parking brake, to unlock the lever 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.

fl ashing.

With a SensoDrive 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

fi xed.

The wiper control is pushed
downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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-skid 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 switching on
of one of the following warning lamps
indicates 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.

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.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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 with the indicator
lamp in the button on, the
ESP/ASR system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualifi ed

workshop.

Engine

autodiagnosis

system

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.

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.

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 or a qualifi ed

workshop.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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 48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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.

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).

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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

message on

the risk of

blockage of

the particle

emissions fi lter.

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.

fi xed,

accompanied
by an audible

signal

and and a

message that

the particle

emissions fi lter

additive level

is too low.

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.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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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) re-
main 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: 400 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

indicate 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 nor-
mal 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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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on,

the spanner fl ashes to

indicate 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 nor-
mal 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

workshop.

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 distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.

The total and trip distances are dis-
played 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.

Trip 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

 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 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,