2012 Citroen C3 service indicator

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Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS


5.
Display management button


Servicing information.
Adjust the time and choose units.
Reset the service indicator.

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.


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.


A.
Ambient temperature.


(°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)

B.
Gear
shift
indicator.


C.
Time.


D.
Engine oil level indicator.



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

E.
Trip computer.


F.
Service indicato

r.


(miles or km) then,
Total mileage.


These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.


Screen

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INSTRUMENT PANELS FOR PETROL - DIESEL, MANUAL, ELECTRONIC OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES
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.
Electronic
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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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) remain
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:
560 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 in-
dicate 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
normal 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 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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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Oil level

The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the igni-
tion is switched on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.

Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.


The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the igni-
tion off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may oper-
ate after the vehicle has been switched
off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.



Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when neces-
sary.

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.



Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the engine
oil between services. CITROËN
recommends that you check the
oil level and top up if necessary,
every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilome-
tres).

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
R Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 148
Risk areas (update) .................... 194
Routine checks ................... 134, 135
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 130
S Safety
for children ..........92-100, 105, 107
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 184, 205
Screen,
monochrome ............ 216, 228, 230
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screen-wash reservoir ............... 133
Screen menu map ...... 205, 228, 230
Screenwash ................................. 82
Screenwash fluid level ............... 133
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 104, 105
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 177
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting
the clock ............. 38, 204, 226, 227
Short-cut menus ................. 185, 186
Sidelamps .................... 77, 146, 148
Side repeater .............................. 146
Spare wheel ............................... 141
Speakers (fitting) ........................ 164
Speed limiter .............................. 123
Speedometer .......................... 23, 24 P Paint colour code ....................... 177
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 91
Parking brake ..................... 110, 135
Parking sensors, rear ................. 127
Particle emission filter ........ 134, 135
Passenger compartment filter ...... 134
Player, CD MP3 ................. 199, 219
Port, USB ..................... 88, 220, 222
Priming the fuel system .............. 130
Protecting
children ................92-100, 105, 107
Puncture ..................................... 136
R Radio .................................. 197, 217
Radio pre-equipment .................. 164
Rear foglamp ........................ 78, 148
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 159
Reduction of electrical load ........ 159
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 135
Reinitialising the electric windows .... 69
Reinitialising the remote control ..... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 143
Removing the mat ........................ 89
Repair kit, puncture .................... 136
Replacing bulbs ...................145-150
Replacing fuses ...................151-157
Replacing the air filter ................ 134
Replacing the oil filter ................. 134
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 134
Replacing wiper blades ........ 83, 160
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36 L Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 71
Low fuel level ............................... 74
LPG ............................................ 170
M Main beam ........................... 77, 146
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings,
identification ............................. 177
Mat ............................................... 89
Menu, main ................................ 216
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 76
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 101
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ..................................... 97, 99
MP3 CD .............................. 199, 219
Music media players .................. 198
MyWay ..........................48, 181-212
N Navigation .................................. 187
Number plate lamps ................... 148
O Oil filter ....................................... 134
Oil level ................................ 37, 133
Opening the bonnet .................... 130
Opening the boot .................... 64, 73
Opening the doors .................. 64, 70
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 74
Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34