2013 Citroen C3 engine

1
Monitoring
31
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)

fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)

flashing.The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing. The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fix
ed. 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 qualified workshop without delay.
Braking

fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+
fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABS
warning lamp. Th
e 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 qualified
workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

Monitoring
32
Maximum coolant temperaturefixed red. The temperature of the coolingsystem 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 qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. 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 qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offuelin thetank.You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
gout of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on
, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); 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 injectionsystems.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

1
Monitoring
33
Airbags

temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds 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 qualified workshop.

fix
ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by an
increasing audiblesignal.The driver and
/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastenedtheir seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Door(s) open

fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed and accompaniedby an audible signalif the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

Monitoring
34
Water in Dieselfixed.The Diesel fuel filter contains water. R i s k o f d a m age to the injection system on Dieselengines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Particle emissions filter (Diesel)
fixed, accompanied by an audible signal. This indicates that the particle emissions filter is star ting to become saturated.
As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off (see the "Checks -
Particle emissions filter" section).
fixed, accompanied b
y an audible signal. This indicates the low level of theadditive reservoir.Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (see the
"Checks - Additive level" section).
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations

1
Monitoring
37
Engine oil level indicator

This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed 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 flashing of "OIL--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
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 filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine. R
efer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

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

Comfort
54
Heating / Ventilation Manual air
conditioning
The heating / ventilation or air conditioning systems operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Star t.

1. Temperature adjustment

2. Air fl ow ad
justment
)
Turn the dial from blue(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
) Turn the dial from position 1to position 5
to obtain a comfortable air flow.
Manual control panel
Electric control
panel
Manual control
panel
Electric control
panel
)
If you place the air flow control in position 0
(deactivation of the system), the temperature is nolonger maintained at a comfor table level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

3
Comfort
57

















Digital air conditioning

The air conditioning operates when the engine is running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Star t.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic "comfort" programme
Press the "AUTO"
button.
The "AUTO"symbol is displayed.
We recommend that
you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control of
all of the following functions: passenger compartment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air intake, in accordance with
the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectivelyin all seasons, with the windows closed.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
de
grees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Pr
ess the ""
and ""
buttons to change this value. A setting around
the value 21 enables optimum comfor t to be obtained. However,depending on your requirements, asetting between 18 and 24 is usual.


3. Automatic "visibility" programme
The automatic comfor t programme may not be sufficient for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side
windows (humidity, several passengers,
ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button
3 indicator lamp comeson.
The system automatically controls the air conditioning and the flow of air and provides optimum air distribution to the windscreen andside windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5
.
To exit this programme, press button 3
again or "AUTO"
, the indicator lamp on the button goes off and "AUTO"
is displayed.



Manual override

It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in automatic mode.
The "AUTO"symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the
"AUTO"button.
For your comfor t, when the engine isswitched off, the settings are retained until the engine is switched on again. To prevent too great a distribution of cold air when the engine is cold, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior is very cold or hot, there is no need to change the value displayed in order to reach the required level of comfort.The system corrects the temperaturedifference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Switching to manual mode may not besuitable (temperature, humidity, odour, condensation) and does not provideoptimum comfort.

3
Comfort
59








Rear screen demist - defrost


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button switches off. The control button is located on the heatin
g or air conditioning system control panel.
) Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is notavailable.

If the engine is switched off before thedemisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.