2015 Citroen C3 check engine

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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by
the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, ...), if you are unable to move off, it may
be useful to temporarily deactivate these
systems so that the wheels can spin freely and
allow the vehicle to move.
F

P
ress this button, located near the steering
wheel.
If the indicator lamp in the button
comes on, this indicates that these
systems are deactivated.
It is recommended that the systems
be reactivated as soon as possible.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F

P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
in this button, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a fault with these
systems.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided that
manufacturer's recommendations are
observed on:
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w
heels (tyres and rims),
-
b

raking components,
-
el

ectronic components,
-

a
ssembly and repair procedures.
af

ter an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Safety

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In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)
AUTO and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
F

Sel

ect position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

W

ait for around 30 seconds until N or a
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F

M

ove the gear selector to position A , then
to position N .
F

W

ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again. AUTO
and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
Follow the procedure described above.
Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

S

witch on the ignition.
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Operating faultMaintenance
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall.
a
l
l of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key. This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITRoËn
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
be

fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reactivation
Driving

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Hill start assist
System which holds your vehicle temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a
slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain conditions on a slope are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
-

p
rovided you are in automated mode
(position A) or in manual mode (position M )
with an electronic gearbox.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel.
Operation
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bonnet
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the bonnet stay C from its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open. F
T
ake the stay out of the support notch.
F
C
lip the stay in its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
F o
p
en the front left door.
F
P
ull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care.
be
fore doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S T a
R
T m o d e .
Closing
To avoid damaging the electric units,
the use of a high pressure jet wash
under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.
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Petrol engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.


a
i
r f i l t e r.
4.


b
r
ake fluid reservoir.
5.
bat

tery.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
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diesel engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.


a
i
r f i l t e r.
4.


b
r
ake fluid reservoir.
5.
bat

tery.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump (on fuel filter).
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