2013 Citroen C3 RHD engine coolant

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Monitoring
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Stop & Start
fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t systemhas put the engine into STOP mode. The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.

flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable. or
START mode is invoked
automaticall
y. For more in
formation on special cases with STOP mode and STA R T m o d e , r efer to the "Stop & Start"section.
Engine coolanttemperature

fixed blue.On star ting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
until the warnin
g lamp has switched off.

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reading the associated message in the multifunction screen. If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault whichrequires action on the par t of the driver.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, alone or
associated withanother warning lamp,accompanied by anaudible signal anda message on the screen. Illumination of the warnin
g lamp is
associated with a serious braking system or engine coolant temperature problem. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the en
gine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Servicetemporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warninglamp.Identi
fy the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control batter
y,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles
(see the "Checks - Particle emissions
filter" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warninglamp.Identi
fy the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
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.

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Checks
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Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Diesel engines

Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.
9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).

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.








Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions 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 mightbecome 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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Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed. The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Visual search
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Running out of Diesel 140

Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 143 -14 4 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid-additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 160 -166 - front - rear - interior

Checking c omponents 145 -146 - battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads/discs
Engine compar tment fuses 167-173

Battery 174 -176 Energy economy mode 177


Bonnet 139
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 141
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 142


Petrol engines 187-189
LPG engines 19 0 -191
Diesel engines 192-195
Dimensions 196
Identification markings 197