2013 Citroen C3 warning

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Multifunction screens
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Monochrome screen A

This displays the following information:


- time,

- date,

- ambient temperature
(this flashes if there isa risk of ice),

- status of the doors and boot,

- audio sources
(radio, CD...),

- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments andControls" section).
Warning messages (e.g.: "Emission control system faulty") or information messages (e.g.:
"Boot open") may appear temporarily. Thesecan be cleared by pressing the "Back"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 in the screen,) press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (date, audio source...),) press the "  " or " " buttons to change asetting value,)
press the "OK"button to confirm,or )
press the "Back"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 variousmenus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle configuration,
- options,
- displa
y settings,
- languages,
- units.)
Press the "OK"button to select the menurequired.


Radio-CD

With the Audio system switched on, once the
"Radio- CD" menu has been selected you canactivate or deactivate the functions linked
with use of the radio (RDS, REG), or the CD(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-CD"
application, refer to the Audio system par t of
the "Audio and Telematics" section.


Displays in the screen

Multifunction screens
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Monochrome screen C
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this flashes if there isa risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- audio sources (radio, CD, USB por t / auxiliary socket etc.),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments andcontrols" section).
Warning messages (E.g. "Emissions controlsystem faulty") or information messages (E.g.: Automatic headlamps active") may appear temporarily. These can be cleared bypressing the "Back"
button.


Controls

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 in the screen,
) press the "MODE"button to change the
permanent application (trip computer, audiosource...), ) press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to change a setting value, )
press the "OK"button to confirm,
or ) press the "Back"button to abandon theoperation 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 select the
menu required, then confirm by pressingthe "OK"button.



"Au d i o f u n c t i o n s"
menu

With the Audio system switched on, once this menu has been selected you can activateor deactivate the functions linked with use
of the radio (RDS, REG, RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffle, CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB por t / auxiliary socket).
For more information on the "Audio functions"
application, refer to the Audio system part of
the "Audio and Telematics" section.
Displays in the screen

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Multifunction screens
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"Trip computer" menu
Once this menu has been selected, you can consult information concerning the status of the
vehicle (warnings log, status of functions, etc.)

Alert log

This summarises the active warning messages,
displaying them in succession in themultifunction screen.
)
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"
button to select the "Trip computer"menu.
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 final destination.