2015 Citroen C3 service indicator

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Engine oil level
indicator*
On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level low
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -" .
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
The level shown will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
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Monitoring

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Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Checking using
the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). A = MA X
B = MINIf you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MaX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
a
d
d oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
a
d
d more oil if necessary.
F
a
f
ter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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For vehicles without a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears in the instrument panel screen.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop for the top-up required. If
you carry out the top-up yourself, it is
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
a

d
blu
e
® to the additive tank.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in the
instrument panel of "
n

o ST
aR
T I
n" a
nd
0 km or miles - ("NO START IN 0 miles" means
"Starting prevented").
The
a
d
blu

e
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "
n

o
ST
aR

T I
n" a

nd
a distance indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented - (For example "NO
START IN 350 miles" means "Starting will be
prevented in 350 miles").
When driving, this display appears every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
When switching on the ignition, the UREA
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "
n

o
ST
aR

T I
n" a

nd
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented - (For example "NO
START IN 900 miles" means that "Starting will
be prevented in 900 miles).
When driving, this display appears every
150 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has
been topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
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For vehicles fitted a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears in the screen.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
When switching on the ignition, the
UREA warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message (e.g.: "Top up emissions additive:
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has
been topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in
350 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the additive tank has been
topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® tank topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine. When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message "Top up
emissions additive: Starting prevented".
The
a d
blu
e
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop for the top-up required. If
you carry out the top-up yourself, it is
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
a

d
blu
e
® to the tank.
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.
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For vehicles without a multifunction screen, the range indicator
appears in the instrument panel screen.
In the event of a fault with the the SCR emissions control systema system that prevents engine starting
i s activated automatically from
650
miles (1 100 km) after confirmation
of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system. Have the system
checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible. In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after a self diagnosis test of the SCR
emissions control system.
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal.
The alert is triggered when driving, when
the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed

(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), the SERVICE and engine diagnostic
warning lamps come on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display in the instrument
panel of "
n

o ST
aR
T I
n" a
nd a distance,
indicating the remaining range express in
miles or kilometres before engine starting is
prevented
- (e.g.: "NO START IN 350 miles"
means "Starting will be prevented in 350 miles").
While driving, this display appears every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine. During an authorised driving phase
(between 650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
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You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
Every time the ignition is switched on, the
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning
lamps come on and the UREA warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by the temporary display
of "NO START IN" and 0 miles or kilometres
-
("NO START IN 0 miles" means "Starting
prevented"). Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For vehicles fitted a multifunction screen, the range indicator appears
in the screen.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message "Emissions
fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. In the event of the detection of a fault
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed
(after 30 miles (50 km) covered with the
permanent display of the message signalling
a fault), the SERVICE and engine diagnostic
warning lamps come on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message
(e.g.: "Emissions fault: Starting prevented
in 150 miles") indicating the remaining range
express in miles or kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine. During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
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Radio ..................................................... 236, 282
Radio pre-equipment ...................................... 59
RdS

....................................................... 243, 283
Rear foglamp ................................................. 182
Rear screen (demisting)


..................................52
Recharging the battery
................................. 19

4
Reduction of electrical load


..........................19 6
Regeneration of the particle filter
...................................... 150
Reinitialising the electric windows
..................67
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 64
R

emote control
.......................................... 63

-65
Removing a wheel
........................................ 174
Removing the mat


........................................... 86
Replacing bulbs


..................................... 178 -18 4
R
S
Safety for children ............................8 9 -102, 114
Scented air freshener ..................................... 53
S
creen menu

....................... 222, 224, 228, 236,
238, 240, 250, 252, 254, 264, 266
Screen menu map


...............222, 224, 228, 236,
238, 240, 250, 252, 254, 264, 266, 290, 291
Screen, monochrome


.......34, 37, 282, 290, 291
Screenwash


.................................................... 78
Screenwash reservoir


...................................149
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
.................................................. 15

6
Seat adjustment
...............................

...............54Seat belts
.........................................
9
5, 111, 112
Seats, rear

.......................................................
56
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 2
13
Service indicator

.............................................
24
Service warning lamp .....................................
17
Servicing
...............................
............................
8
Settings (Menus)

.................
34, 37, 42, 250, 290
Setting the clock ...........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Sidelamps

.......................................
72, 180, 182
Side repeater
..............................
..................
180
Snow chains
..................................................
19
7
Spare wheel
...............................
...................
171
Speakers (fitting)

.............................................
59
Speed limiter

.................................................
13 6
Speedometer

............................................
10, 11
Starting the engine

.......................................
118
Steering mounted controls, audio

...................................................
220, 281
Stop & Start

......................................
33, 52, 132,
144, 150, 152, 193
Storage

......................................................
82, 84
Storage box ..................................................... 88
St orage drawer ...............................................
86
Stowing rings ..................................................87
Sun visor


.........................................................84
Switching off the engine

...............................11

8
Synchronising the remote control


...................64
System settings


.............................................257
Paint colour code

..........................................
213
Parcel shelf, rear
............................................. 88
P

arking brake


.........................................
121, 151
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 140
Particle filter


..........................................
149, 150
Passenger compartment filter


......................
150
Player, CD MP3

.....................................
285, 286
Port, US
b


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

5, 246, 284
Preheater,
d
i

esel


............................................
13
Priming the fuel system

................................
155
Protecting children


...........................
89 -102, 114
Puncture


........................................................
166Replacing fuses
..............................
.......
18 5 -191
Replacing the air filter

...................................
150
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 15
0
Replacing the passenger compartment filter

......................................
150
Replacing wiper blades ...........................79, 192
Resetting the service indicator

.......................
26
Resetting the trip recorder

..............................
28
Rev counter

...............................................
10, 11
Reversing camera

.........................................
142
Reversing lamp
............................................. 18
2
Risk areas (update) .......................................
233
Routine checks

.....................................
150, 151
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................
15
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