2012 Citroen C3 warning
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MONITORING
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 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 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 46 litres (Diesel); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or 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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MONITORING
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).
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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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 damage
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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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN A
Displa
ys on the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),
- status of the doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD...),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments
and Controls" section).
Warning messages (e.g.: "Emission
control system faulty") or information
messages (e.g.: "Boot open") may ap-
pear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "ESC"
button.
Controls
From the control panel of your Audio
system, you can:
)
press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
,
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,
)
press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (date, audio
source...),
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
change a setting value,
)
press the "OK"
button to confi rm,
or
)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the operation in progress.
Main menu
)
Press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
, then
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
scroll through the various menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle confi guration,
- options,
- display settings,
- languages,
- units.
)
Press the "OK"
button to select the
menu required.
Radio-CD
With the Audio system switched on,
once the "Radio-CD" menu has been
selected you can activate or deactivate
the functions linked with use of the ra-
dio (RDS, REG), or the CD (introscan,
shuffl e, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-CD"
application, refer to the Audio system part
of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN C
Displa
ys on the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port,
jack socket etc.),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments
and controls" section).
Warning messages (E.g. "Emissions
control system faulty") or information
messages (E.g.: Automatic headlamps
active") may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button.
From your Audio system control panel,
you can:
)
press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
,
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,
)
press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (trip com-
puter, audio source...),
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
change a setting value,
)
press the "OK"
button to confi rm,
or
)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the operation in progress.
Main menu
)
Press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
:
- audio functions,
- the trip computer,
- personalisation-confi guration,
- telephone (hands-free kit).
)
Press the "
" or "
" buttons to se-
lect the menu required, then confi rm
by pressing the "OK"
button.
"Audio functions" menu
With the Audio system switched on,
once this menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions
linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG,
RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffl e,
CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB
port/jack socket).
For more information on the "Audio
functions" application, refer to the
Audio system part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
"Trip computer" menu
Once this menu has been selected, you
can consult information concerning the
status of the vehicle (warnings log, sta-
tus of functions, etc.)
Alert log
This summarises the active warning
messages, displaying them in succes-
sion on the multifunction screen.
"Personalisation-Configuration" menu
Defi ne the vehicle parameters
Once this menu has been selected, you
can activate or deactivate the following
equipment:
- wiper linked to reverse gear (refer to
the "Visibility" section),
- guide-me-home lighting and dura-
tion (see "Visibility" section),
- parking sensors (refer to the
"Driving" section).
)
In the "
Trip computer
"
menu, select
one of the following applications:
)
Press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the general menu.
)
Press the arrows, then the "OK"
but-
ton to select the "
Trip computer
"
menu.
Once this menu has been selected, you
can gain access to the following func-
tions:
- defi ne the vehicle parameters,
- display confi guration,
- choice of language.
Status of functions
This summarises the status (active or
inactive) of the vehicle's functions.
Enter distance to destination
This allows you to enter an approximate
distance until your fi nal destination.