Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual — part 3

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Indicators

With the engine running:
-

in zone A

, the temperature is correct,

-

in zone B

, the temperature is too high;

this warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible
signal.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.

Coolant temperature gauge

After first switching off the ignition,
open the bonnet cautiously and check
the coolant level.

For more information on Checking
levels

, refer to the corresponding

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.

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due

For 5 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 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off

; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.

The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).

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Service overdue

For 5 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

(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the service warning lamp
when the ignition is on.

5 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, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.

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 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.

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Resetting the service indicator

If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
reset to be registered.

Retrieving the service
information

After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself, switch off the ignition:
F Press and hold this button,
F

Switch on the ignition; the distance

recorder display begins a countdown,

F When the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

You can access the service information at any
time.
F

Press this button.

The service information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.

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Engine oil level indicator*

On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.

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

Oil level correct

Oil level incorrect

This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

For more information on Checking
levels

, refer to the corresponding

section.

* Depending on version.

In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.

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AdBlue

®

range indicators

These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue

®

tank is on reserve or after

detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.

Pressing this button will temporarily
display the remaining range with the
message "AdBlue: range greater than
1 500 miles" and, depending on the
level in the AdBlue tank, followed by
a message indicating that you can
top up with at least 10 litres.

The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue

®

tank is

empty.

In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue

®

Remaining range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)

When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.

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Remaining range between 350 and 1 500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)

Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)

To be able to start the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4 litres of
AdBlue

®

to the tank.

When switching on the ignition, the AdBlue
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented (e.g. "NO START
IN 900 miles" means that starting will be
prevented in 900 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
190 miles (300 km) until the AdBlue tank has
been topped up.
The reserve level has been reached; it is
recommended that the tank be topped up as
soon as possible.
It is recommended that no more than 10 litres
of AdBlue

®

are added.

For more information on AdBlue

®

and the

SCR system

, and in particular on topping up,

refer to the corresponding section.

When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented (e.g. "NO START
IN 180 miles" means that starting will be
prevented in 180 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue tank has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up the tank as soon
as possible before it is completely empty;
otherwise, the engine may no longer start.
For more information on AdBlue

®

and the SCR

system

, and in particular on topping up, refer

to the corresponding section.

When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the AdBlue
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in the
instrument panel of "NO START IN" and 0 km
or miles ("NO START IN 0 miles" means that
starting is prevented).
The AdBlue tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.

Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue

®

For more information on AdBlue

®

and the SCR

system

, and in particular on topping up, refer

to the corresponding section.

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In the event of detection of a fault with the SCR emissions control system

In the event of detection of a fault

During an authorised driving phase
(between 650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)

A system that prevents engine starting is activated automatically 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after a self-diagnostics test of the SCR
emissions control system.

The AdBlue, SERVICE and engine self-
diagnostics warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of the message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving, when
the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.

If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed (after
30 miles (50 km) covered with the permanent
display of the message signalling a fault), the
SERVICE and engine self-diagnostics warning
lamps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the temporary display in the instrument panel
of "NO START IN" and a distance, indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres before engine starting is prevented
(e.g. "NO START IN 350 miles" means that
starting will be prevented in 350 miles).
While driving, this display appears every 30 seconds
while the fault with the SCR system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Otherwise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.

Starting prevented

To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.

Every time the ignition is switched on, the
SERVICE and engine self-diagnostics warning
lamps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the temporary display of "NO START IN" and
0 miles or kilometres ("NO START IN 0 miles"
means that starting is prevented).

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Distance recorders

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.

Total distance recorder

It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.

Trip distance recorder

It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset by the driver.
Resetting the trip recorder
F

With the ignition on, press the button until

dashes appear.

When travelling abroad, you may
have to change the units of distance:
the display of road speed must be in
the official units (miles or km) for the
country.
The change of units is done via the
screen configuration menu, with the
vehicle stationary.

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If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio system or a touch screen, you can still configure certain
equipment using the Text LCD instrument panel.

Configuration of the equipment on vehicles without a screen

Control buttons

A brief press on this button gives
access to the configuration menu, a
brief press confirms.

Display menus

- LIGHTING:

● DAYTIME LAMPS (Daytime running

lamps),

● GUIDE LAMPS (Guide-me-home

lighting),

● WELCOME LAMPS (Welcome lighting).

- DRIVE ASSIST:

● CHK PRESSURES|REINITIALISE

(Reinitialisation of the tyre under-
inflation detection system),

● VIGILANCE ALT (Fatigue detection),
● ADVISED SPEED (Speed limit

recognition),

● PARKING (Parking sensors).

For more information on one of these functions,
refer to the corresponding section.

A press on one of these buttons
scrolls through a menu, a list;
changes a value.

A press on this button goes back a
level or abandons the operation in
progress.

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Monochrome screen C

This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- exterior temperature (this flashes if there is

a risk of ice),

- graphic parking sensor information,
-

current audio source,

- telephone or hands-free kit system

information,

- alert messages,
- settings menus for the screen and the

vehicle equipment.

Displays in the screen

From the control panel of your audio system,
press:
F the

"MENU" button for access to the main

menu,

F the "5" or "6

" buttons to scroll through the

items on the screen,

F the "7" or "8

" buttons to change a setting

value,

F the

"OK"

button to confirm,

or
F the

"Back" button to abandon the

operation in progress.

Controls

F Press the "MENU" button for access to the

main menu

:

- "Multimedia",
- "Telephone",
- "Trip computer",
- "Connections",
- "Personalisation-configuration",

F Press the "7" or "8" buttons to select the

menu required, then confirm by pressing
the "OK"

button.

Main menu

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"Multimedia" menu

"Telephone" menu

"Trip computer" menu

Warning log

This summarises the warning messages for
systems, displaying them on the screen.

With the audio system switched on, this
menu allows you to activate or deactivate the
functions associated with use of the radio
(RDS, DAB / FM auto tracking, RadioText
(TXT) display) or to choose the media play
mode (Normal, Random, Random all, Repeat).
For more information on the "Multimedia"
application, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

With the audio system switched on, this menu
allows you to make a call or view the various
telephone directories.
For more information on the "Telephone"
application, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

This menu allows you to view information on
the status of the vehicle.

"Connections" menu

With the audio system on, this menu allows
a Bluetooth device (telephone, media player)
to be paired and the connection mode to be
defined (hands-free, playing audio files).
For more information on the "Connections"
application, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

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As a safety measure, the driver must
only perform operations requiring
sustained attention when stationary.

"Personalisation-configuration" menu

Define the vehicle parameters

This menu permits activation / deactivation of
the following equipment, depending on version
and/or the country of sale:
-

"Vehicle lighting"

:

● "Daytime lights".

-

"Interior lighting"

:

● "Guide-me-home headlamps",
● "Welcome lighting".

-

"Comfort"

:

● Tyre inflation,
● Fatigue Detection System,
● Parking assistance.

-

"Driving assistance"

:

● "Speed recommendation",
● "Blind spot monitoring".

For more information on this equipment, refer
to the corresponding sections.

This menu gives access to the following functions:
- "Define the vehicle parameters",
- "Display configuration".

Display configuration

Once this menu has been selected, you can
choose the language used by the display from
a pre-defined list.
This menu gives access to the following
settings:
-

"Choice of units",

- "Date and time adjustment",
-

"Display personalisation",

- "Choice of language".

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Touch screen

The touch screen gives access to:
- the heating/air conditioning controls,
- menus for adjusting settings for vehicle

functions and systems,

- audio system and telephone controls and

the display of associated information,

For safety reasons, the driver
should only carry out operations
that require close attention with the
vehicle stationary.
Some functions are not accessible
when driving.

General operation

Recommendations

Use is possible in all temperatures.
Do not use pointed objects on the touch
screen.
Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
Uses a soft clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.

Use this button to confirm.

Use this button to return to the
previous page.

Principles

Use the buttons on either side of the touch
screen for access to the menus, then press the
virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Certain functions may be displayed over 1 or
2 pages.
To deactivate/activate a function, press OFF/
ON.
To modify a setting (lighting duration, etc.) or
access additional information, press the symbol
for the function.

After a few moments with no action on
the secondary page, the primary page
is displayed automatically.

and, depending on equipment, allows:
- the display of alert messages and the

visual parking sensors information,

- the permanent display of the time and the

exterior temperature (a blue warning lamp
appears when there is a risk of ice),

- access to the controls for the navigation

system and Internet services, and the
display of associated information.

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Driving.
Allows the activation, deactivation and
adjustment of settings for certain functions.

Menus

Connected navigation or Mirror
Screen*.
See "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

Telephone.
See "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

Applications.
Allows the display of the connected
services available.
See "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

Air conditioning.
Allows control of the settings for
temperature, air flow, etc.

Radio Media.
See "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

Certain information is always present in the
upper bar of the touch screen:
- Recall of the air conditioning information,

and access to a simplified menu
(temperature and air flow adjustment only).

- Recall of information from the Radio Media

and Telephone

menus and navigation

instructions*.

- Notifications zone (texts and email)*.

Upper bar

Volume / mute.
See "Audio and telematics"
supplement.

-

Access to Configuration

.

* Depending on equipment.

For more information on Heating, Manual
air conditioning and Automatic air
conditioning

, refer to the corresponding

sections.

The functions accessible from this menu are
arranged under two tabs: "Vehicle settings"
and "Driving functions

".

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Vehicle settings tab

Driving menu

The functions are grouped into 3 families:

Families

Functions

Comfort

- "Rear wiper in reverse": activation/deactivation of the rear wiper linked to reverse gear.

Lamps

- "Guide-me-home lighting": activation/deactivation of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.
- "Welcome lighting": activation/deactivation of the exterior welcome lighting.
- "Daytime running lamps" (LED): depending on the country of sale.

Security

- "Fatigue Detection System": activation/deactivation of the driver fatigue detection system.
- "Recommended speed display": activation/deactivation of the speed limit recognition system.

For more information on one of these functions, refer to the corresponding section.