2011.5 Citroen C3 RHD check engine

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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 103Hazard warning lamps 103Horn 103Emergency or assistance call 104Braking assistance systems 104Trajectory control systems 105Front seat belts 106Airbags 108
8 - SAFETY 103Î111
Parking brake 1126-speed manual gearbox 112Gear effi ciency indicator 113Electronic gearbox 114Automatic gearbox 118Stop & Start 121Hill start assist 124Speed limiter 125Cruise control 127Rear parking sensors 129
9 - DRIVING 112Î 130
Bonnet 132Running out of fuel (Diesel) 132Petrol engines 133Diesel engines 134Checking levels 135Checks 136
10 - CHECKS131 Î137
Temporary puncture repair kit 138Changing a wheel 143Changing a bulb 147Changing a fuse 153Battery 160Energy economy mode 162Changing a wiper blade 162Towing the vehicle 163Towing a trailer 165Audio pre-equipment 166Accessories 167
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 138 Î168
Petrol engines 169Petrol weights 170LPG engines 172LPG weights 173Diesel engines 174Diesel weights 176Dimensions 178Identifi cation markings 179
12 - TECHNICALD ATA 169 AÎ 180
VISUAL
SEARCH237 Î 240
ALPHABETICALINDEX 241 Î 244
AUDIOandTELEMATICS 181 Î 236
Emergency or assistance 181MyWay 183Audio system 215

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Limit the causes of excessconsumption

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 refi t 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 particular:


- 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 serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.


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

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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the illumination of
one of the following warning lamps in-
dicates 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.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







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.

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MONITORING


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






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 (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Engine
autodiagnosis
system


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.

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.




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 dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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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.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations







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).

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MONITORING


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






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. 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 (see
the "Checks - Particle emissions fi lter" section).
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal. 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 (see the "Checks - Additive level"
section).

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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 work-
shop.


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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COMFORT
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 well as 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 month to keep it in perfect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants 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 servicing
booklet.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and
so improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature
is very high, fi rst ventilate the
passenger compartment for a
few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a set-
ting high enough to quickly
change the air in the passenger
compartment.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.

The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.