2012 Citroen C3 check engine

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through whichthe vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.

Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the stations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through whichthe vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the Audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the Audio system off for a few minutes to allow the system to cool.

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VISUAL SEARCH
Running out of Diesel .............. 130
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Checking levels ................ 133-134


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- screenwash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)
Changing bulbs................. 145-150


- front

- rear

- interior
Checking components ...... 134-135


- battery

-
air fi lter/passenger compartment fi lter


- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs Engine compartment
fuses ................... 151, 154-157 Battery .............................. 158-159
Energy economy mode............ 160
Bonnet ..................................... 130
Under-bonnet layout, petrol ..... 131
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel .... 132 Petrol engines................... 167-169
LPG engines ..................... 170-171
Diesel engines .................. 172-175
Dimensions .............................. 176
Identifi cation markings ............. 177

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............ 102
Accessories ................................ 165
Accessory socket, 12 V ................ 88
Adjusting headlamps .................... 80
Adjusting head restraints .............. 60
Adjusting
the steering wheel ...................... 63
Airbags, curtain .................. 108, 109
Airbags, front ...................... 106, 109
Airbags, lateral ................... 108, 109
Air conditioning ............................. 21
Air conditioning, digital ........... 51, 55
Air conditioning, manual ......... 51, 52
Air filter ....................................... 134
Air flow ......................................... 50
Air intake ...................................... 50
Air recirculation ...................... 53, 56
Air vents ....................................... 50
Ambient temperature (display) ..... 23
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................ 102
Anti-pinch ..................................... 68
Anti-theft ....................................... 65
Armrest, front ............................... 87
Assistance call ................... 102, 180
Audible warning .......................... 101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................ 225
Audio system .......................213-234
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................ 77, 79
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps .......................... 101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................ 81, 83
Auxiliary socket .... 88, 200, 220, 222C Child seats .............................92-99
Clock ............................ 38, 204, 227
Closing the boot ..................... 64, 73
Closing the doors ................... 64, 70
Connectors,
audio .................. 88, 200, 220, 222
Coolant level .............................. 133
Courtesy mirror ............................ 87
Cruise control ............................. 125
Cup holder .................................... 86
D Date (setting) .............. 204, 226, 227
Daytime running lamps ................ 79
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ............... 107
Deactivating the rear windows ..... 69
Defrosting ............................... 54, 55
Demisting ............................... 54, 55
Dials and gauges ................... 23, 24
Diesel additive level ................... 134
Dimensions ................................ 176
Dipped beam ........................ 77, 146
Dipstick ................................. 37, 133
Direction indicators ..... 101, 146, 148
Door pockets ................................ 86
Doors ............................................ 70
Doors emergency control ............. 72
Driving economically ................... 21
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ............................... 102
Eco-driving (advice) ..................... 21
Economy mode .......................... 160
Electric window controls ............... 68 B Battery ................................ 134, 158
Battery, charging ........................ 159
Battery, remote control ........... 66, 67
Black panel ................................... 39
Blind ............................................... 6
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ...................... 201, 223
Bluetooth (telephone) ......... 201, 223
Bonnet ........................................ 130
Boot .............................................. 73
Boot lamp ............................. 85, 150
Brake discs ................................. 135
Brake lamps ............................... 148
Brake pads ................................. 135
Brakes ........................................ 135
Braking assistance system ......... 102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................ 74
CD MP3 .............................. 199, 219
Central locking ....................... 64, 71
Changing a bulb ..................145-150
Changing a fuse ..................151-157
Changing a wheel ...............141-144
Changing a wiper blade ....... 83, 160
Changing the date ...... 204, 226, 227
Changing the remote
control battery ............................ 66
Changing
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
Checking levels .................. 133, 134
Checking the engine oil level ....... 37
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................ 140
Checks ................................130-135
Child lock .................................... 100
Children .................92-100, 105, 107

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
G G.P.S. ......................................... 187
Gearbox, automatic ............ 116, 135
Gearbox, electronic .... 112, 119, 135
Gearbox,
manual ............. 110, 111, 119, 135
Gear efficiency indicator ............. 111
Gear lever .................................... 21
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ... 116
Gear lever, electronic
gearbox system ................ 112, 135
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 110
Glove box ..................................... 87
Guidance .................................... 187
H Halogen headlamps ................... 145
Hands-free kit ............. 201, 202, 223
Hazard warning lamps ............... 101
Head restraints, front .................... 60
Head restraints, rear .................... 61
Heated seats ................................ 60
Heating ................................... 52, 55
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................ 63
Hill start assist ............................ 122
Hooks ........................................... 91
Horn ........................................... 101
I Indicators, direction .... 101, 146, 148
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................ 140
Inflating tyres ........................ 21, 177
Inputs for audio
system ................ 88, 200, 220, 222
Installing speakers ..................... 164 E Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ..................................... 102
Electronic engine
immobiliser ........................... 65, 67
Emergency boot release .............. 73
Emergency braking system ........ 102
Emergency call ................... 102, 180
Emergency warning lamps ......... 101
Energy economy mode .............. 160
Engine, Diesel .............. 75, 132, 172
Engine, petrol ............... 75, 131, 167
Engine compartment .......... 131, 132
Engine compartment fusebox .... 154
Engine oil level indicator ...... 37, 133
Engines ...................... 167, 170, 172
Environment .................... 21, 51, 57,
67, 118, 134
ESP/ASR .................................... 103
F Filling with fuel .........................74-76
Fitting a wheel ............................ 144
Fittings, boot ................................. 90
Fitting speakers .......................... 164
Flashing indicators ..................... 101
Foglamps, front .................... 78, 147
Foglamps, rear ..................... 78, 148
Fragrance cartridge ...................... 58
Front seats ................................... 59
Fuel ........................................ 21, 75
Fuel consumption ......................... 21
Fuel filler flap .......................... 74, 76
Fuel gauge ................. 15, 23, 24, 74
Fuel tank ................................ 74, 76
Fusebox, dashboard .................. 152
Fuses ......................................... 151I Instrument panel lighting .............. 39
Instrument panels ................... 23, 24
Instrument panel
screen .................................. 23, 24
Interior fittings ......................... 86, 87
Interior lamp ......................... 84, 150
Interior mood lighting .................... 85
ISOFIX child seats ..................98-99
ISOFIX mountings .................. 97, 99
J Jack ............................................ 141
JACK socket ......... 88, 200, 220, 222
K Keeping children
safe .....................92-100, 105, 107
Key in ignition warning ................. 65
Key with remote control ...........64-67
L Labels, identification ................... 177
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................25-34
Level, brake fluid ........................ 133
Levels and checks ...............131-135
Lighting, guide-me home ........ 79, 80
Lighting, interior .............. 84, 85, 150
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................145-150
Lighting control stalk .................... 77
Lighting dimmer ............................ 39
Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 159
Localised assistance call .... 102, 180
Localised emergency call ..... 102, 180