2014 Citroen C3 coolant temperature

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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.
Monitoring

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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
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 which
requires action on the part of the driver.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a message on the
screen. Illumination of the warning 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 engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the problem by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,- the screenwash level,- the remote control battery,- saturation of the particle emission filter on di esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle emissions filter (di esel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITRoËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system 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 CITR
oËn

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 charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out 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
d
i
esel).
ne

ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir 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
-

fixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX " mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine : take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine 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 the level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
audible signal and a message that the particle
emissions filter additive level is too low.
Checks

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Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o 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.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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abS and EbFd systems .............................102ac
cessories ................................................ 179
ac

cessory socket, 12V .................................79
ad

justing headlamps

.................................... 70
a

djusting head restraints

..............................49
Adjusting the steering wheel
........................52
air

bags

........................................................ 10 6
ai

rbags, curtain
................................... 10

8, 109
air

bags, front ....................................... 10 6, 109
air

bags, lateral

.................................... 108, 109
air

conditioning

............................................... 8
ai

r conditioning, automatic

.....................40, 44
air

conditioning, manual

.........................4 0 , 41
ai

r filter ........................................................ 13 9
Air flow

..............................
..............................8
air

intake

....................................................... 44
air

recirculation

............................................. 44
ai

r vents

........................................................ 39
ambi

ent temperature (display) ......................10
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ..................102
an

ti-pinch

...................................................... 57
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 54
ar

mrest, front ................................................ 78
as

sistance call

.............................. 97, 193, 19 4
Audible warning


............................................ 97
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............23

4, 261
au

dio system .............................. 249, 262, 264
au

tomatic illumination of headlamps

......66, 69
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................

............................96
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

.................................... 71, 73
a

uxiliary socket

...................................235, 258
a

uxiliary sockets
...............................
..........256 Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
......141
Checks ...............
.................13 4, 13 5, 13 9, 14 0
Child lock
...............................

........................95
Children
...............................

....................90-93
Child seats

...........................8

3 - 85, 89, 90, 94
Child seats, conventional


..............................89
Citroën Localised
a
s
sistance Call

..............19 4
Citroën Localised Emergency Call


.............19 4
Clock


.............................................................25
Closing the boot
......................................53, 62
Closing the doors


....................................53, 59
Connectors, audio
......................... 7

9, 256, 258
Coolant level


...............................................13 8
Courtesy mirror
.............................................78
Cruise control
.............................................. 12

6
Cup holder

...............................
......................76
AB
CD
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........63
Cd MP3 ....................................................... 255
Central locking


........................................ 53, 60
Changing a bulb


..........................15 4, 15 8, 159
Changing a fuse


.......................................... 161
Changing a wheel
....................................... 146
Changing a wiper blade
........................73 , 172
Changing the date


.............................30, 33, 37
Changing the remote control battery


............55
Changing the time


.......................25, 30, 33, 37
Checking levels
.................................... 13

6 -13 8
Checking the engine oil level


........................24dat
e (setting) ............................... ......30, 33, 37da
ytime running lamps .................................70
dea

ctivating the passenger airbag

.............10 6
Deactivating the rear windows


.....................57
d

efrosting

................................................41, 4 6
dem

isting
...............................
.................41, 4 4
di

als and gauges

....................................1 0 , 11
di

esel additive level

....................................13 8
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp
..........13
di

mensions

.................................................19 0
di

pped beam
...............................
..........6 6, 155
di

pstick
................
..................................24, 13 6
bat
tery

.................................................
13 9, 16 8
ba
ttery, charging

.........................................
168
bat
tery, remote control
...........................
5
5, 56
bla

ck panel
.................................................... 26
bli
nd
..............................................................
77blu
etooth (hands-free)
........................
2
18, 259
bl

uetooth (telephone)

..................................
218
bo
nnet

.........................................................
132
b
oot

...............................................................
62
bo
ot lamp

..............................................
75, 160
br
ake discs
..................................................
14
0
br

ake lamps

................................................
15 8
br
ake pads

..................................................
140
br
akes

.........................................................
140
br
aking assistance system
.........................
10
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