2013 Citroen C3 low oil pressure

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:



- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any over flow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

Monitoring
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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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Checks
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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter
)
According to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reser voir low level is indicated by:
To p p i ng up
The reser voir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.









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- fixed illumination of the particleemissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal, or
- fix
ed illumination of the servicewarning lamp, accompanied byan audible signal and a message
that the par ticle emissions filter additive level is too low.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.

Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level

The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.
When the en
gine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.
Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and clothing that might become caught by the fan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off theengine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up t
he level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this
fluid must not be topped up or replaced with plain water.

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Alphabetical index
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ABS and EBFD systems.............................107Accessories ................................................182Accessory socket, 12V.................................91Adjusting headlamps....................................83Adjusting head restraints ..............................62Adjusting the steering wheel.........................65Airbags ...................................................97, 111Airbags, curtain ....................................113,114Airbags, front........................................111,114Airbags, lateral.....................................113,114Air conditioning.................................53, 54, 57Air conditioning, digital..................................57Air conditioning, manual ...............................54Air filter........................................................r142Air flow....................................................54, 58Air intake.................................................55, 58Air recirculation.......................................55, 58Air vents ........................................................52Ambient temperature (display) ......................23Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................107Anti-pinch ......................................................70Anti-theft........................................................67Armrest, front................................................90Assistance call ....................................106,196Audible warning..........................................106Audio streaming (Bluetooth)...............236, 263Audio system...............................................251Automatic illumination of headlamps......79, 82Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .... 105Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...................................................84, 86Auxiliary socket...................................237,260Auxiliary sockets ...................91, 237, 258, 260
Child lock.....................................................104Children ..........................................95-104,112Child seats ............................................95-103Child seats, conventional..............................98Clock .............................................................38Closing the boot......................................66, 75Closing the doors ....................................66,72Connectors, audio .................91, 237,258, 260Coolant level...............................................141Courtesy mirror.............................................r90Cruise control..............................................130Cup holder.....................................................r89
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Capacity, fuel tank........................................76CD MP3...............................................233,257Central locking........................................66, 73Changing a bulb ................................... 157-163Changing a fuse ...................................164-170Changing a wheel................................149-156Changing a wiper blade ........................86,175Changing the remote control battery ............68Changing the time.........................................38Checking levels ...................................140,141Checking the engine oil level................37, 140Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......148Checks .................................................138-143
Battery.................................................142, 171Battery, charging .........................................172Battery, remote control...........................68,69Black panel....................................................39Blind ................................................................6Bluetooth (hands-free)......................................220,261Bluetooth (telephone)..........................220, 261Bonnet .........................................................136Boot...............................................................75Boot lamp..............................................88,163Brake discs ..................................................143Brake lamps................................................161Brake pads .................................................. 143Braking assistance system .........................107
Daytime running lamps.................................83Deactivating the passenger airbag........................................................112Deactivating the rear windows......................71Defrosting ................................................56,59Demisting................................................56,59Dials and gauges .................................... 23, 24Diesel additive level....................................141Dimensions.................................................193Dipped beam .........................................79,158Dipstick..................................................37,140Direction indicators.....................105, 15 8, 161Doors.............................................................72Doors emergency control.............................74Door pockets .................................................89Driving economically ....................................21
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