2014 Citroen C3 Warning light

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Child seats 83
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ctivating the passenger's front airbag
8
6
IS
oF

IX child seats
9
1
Child lock

9
5
Child safety
Instrument panels 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps
1
2
a

djustment buttons
2
5
Trip computer

2
7
MonitoringOver view
Monochrome screen a 3
0
Monochrome screen C
3
3
16/9 colour screen (eMyWay)

3
7
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 39
Heating

41
Manual air conditioning
4

1
Front demist - defrost

4
3
di

gital air conditioning
4
4
Rear screen demist - defrost

4
6
Scented air freshener
4

7
Front seats

4
8
Rear seats
5

0
M i r r o r s
51
S

teering wheel adjustment
5
2
Comfort
Remote control key 53
Window controls
5
7
do

ors 59
b

oot
6
2
Fuel tank

6
3
Misfuel prevention (
die

sel)
6
5
access
Lighting controls 66
LE
d
lamps
7
0
Headlamp adjustment
7

0
Wiper controls

7
1
Courtesy lamps

7
4
Interior mood lighting
7

5
bo

ot lamp
7
5
Visibility
Interior fittings 76
Boot fittings
8
1
Fittings
Eco-driving
Contents

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Rear parking sensors / Reversing
camera
When reversing, these systems detect and
provide a warning for any obstacles located
behind the vehicle.
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops
in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts
automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and the
noise level when stationary.
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and sealant cartridge, to allow the
temporary repair of a tyre.
Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incomparable
visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.
Exterior
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Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
Instrument panels with manual gearbox
5. Display management button S
ervicing information.


a
d
just the time and choose units.
R

eset the service indicator.
6.
I

nstrument panel lighting button.


a
d
justs the brightness of the lighting of the
instruments and controls.
1. R
ev counter.
I
ndicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2.
V

ehicle speed.
I

ndicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (mph or km/h).
3.
F

uel level.
I

ndicates the quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank.
4.
S

creen. A.
A

mbient temperature.

(
°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
B. G ear shift indicator.
C. Ti me.
D.
E

ngine oil level indicator.
A

ppears a few seconds after switching on
the ignition, then disappears.
E.
T

rip computer.
F.
S

ervice indicator.
(

miles or km) then,


T
otal mileage.
T

hese two functions are displayed
successively when switching on
the


ignition.
Screen
For more information, refer to the
section on the button or function and its
associated display.
Dials
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Instrument panels for 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.
1.
R
ev counter.
I

ndicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2.
V

ehicle speed.
I

ndicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (mph or km/h).
3.
F

uel level.
I

ndicates the quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank.
4.
S

creen.
5.
D

isplay management button
A

lternates display between range and trip
mileage recorder.
S

ervicing information.
R

esets the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
6.
I

nstrument panel lighting button.


a
d
justs the brightness of the lighting of the
instruments and controls.
ScreenDials
For more information, refer to the
section on the button or function and its
associated display. A.
S

peed limiter

(
mph or km/h) or

C
ruise control.
B.
G
ear shift indicator.
C.
E
lectronic
or automatic gearbox
information.
D.
R
ange

(
miles or km) or

T
rip mileage recorder.
E.
S
ervice indicator

(
miles or km), then

T
otal mileage recorder
. T hese two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition
F.
E

ngine oil level indicator.
A

ppears a few seconds after switching on
the ignition, then disappears.
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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has
come into operation.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand direction
indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.Certain warning lamps may come on
in one of two different modes. Only by
relating the type of illumination to the
operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking brake fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
ob

serve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "
di
pped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into ST
oP m

ode.The warning 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
of f. ST
oP m

ode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
ST
aR

T mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and ST
aR

T mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
Engine coolant
temperature
fixed blue
on s

tarting 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 warning lamp has switched off.
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Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- P osition 2: Ignition
-

P
osition 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
F

T
urn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting) .
F

W
hen the engine starts, release the key.Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds. In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITR
oËn

dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.
access