2015 Citroen C3 warning

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on
d
i
esel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.
This indicates that the particle
emissions filter is starting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off (see the "Checks
-
Particle emissions filter" section).
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir. Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (see the
"Checks - Additive level" section).
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the
adbl ue® additive tank topped up as soon
as possible: go to a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
+ flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the
a d
blu
e
® additive tank to avoid
a breakdown : go to a CITRoËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by
referring to the corresponding section.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented. The
a
d
blu

e
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the a
dblu e® additive tank: go to a CITRoËn dealer or a
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself
by referring to the corresponding section.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the additive tank.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system

(BlueHDi Diesel)
fixed, on switching on the ignition,
associated with the SERVICE
and engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected. This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated with
the SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message
indicating the remaining
driving range. After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay , to avoid a
breakdown .
flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated with
the SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must

call on a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner flashes to indicate that
the service must be carried out as soon as
possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the service warning lamp
when the ignition is on.
Service overdue
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.
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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.
*
d
ep

ending on version.
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When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off so as to reduce fatigue for the
driver.
The essential driving information, such as the
speed of the vehicle, warning lamps, cruise
control or speed limiter information, remain
displayed in the instrument panel.Activation
F With the lighting on, press the left hand button of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.
F

P
ress the button again to reduce the
lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.
F

P
ress the button again to activate the black
panel.
Black panel
(comfort night driving
display)
Activation
When the lighting is on:
F p ress the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,
F

w
hen the level of brightness required is
reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,
pressing the button does not have any effect.
Lighting dimmer
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls to
suit the ambient light level.
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Monochrome screen a
This displays the following information:
- time,
-


date,
-

a
mbient temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),
-

s
tate of the doors and boot,
-

a
udio sources (radio, CD...),
-

t
rip computer (refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section).
Warning messages (e.g.: "Emission control
system faulty") or information messages (e.g.:
"Boot open") may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "Back" button.
Controls
From the control panel of your audio system,
you can:
F

p
ress the "MENU" button to gain access to
the main menu ,
F

p
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to scroll
through the items in the screen,
F

p
ress the "MODE" button to change
the permanent application (date, audio
source...),
F

p
ress the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change a
setting value,
F

p
ress the "OK" button to confirm,


or
F

p
ress the "Back" button to abandon the
operation in progress.
Main menu
F Press the "MENU" button to gain access
to the main menu , then press the "5"
or
"6 " buttons to scroll through the various
menus:
-


radio - C
d
,
-
v

ehicle configuration,
-


options,
-
d

isplay settings,
-


languages,
-


units.
F

P
ress the "OK" button to select the menu
required.
Radio- CD
With the Audio system switched on, once the
"Radio- Cd" m enu has been selected you can
activate or deactivate the functions linked
with use of the radio (RDS, REG), or the CD
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-C
d"


application, refer to the "
au

dio system" section.
Displays in the screen
Multifunction screens

37
Monochrome screen C
This displays the following information:
- time,
-


date,
-

a
mbient temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),
-

s
tate of doors and boot,
-

a
udio sources (radio, CD, USB port /
auxiliary socket etc.),
-

t
rip computer (refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section).
Warning messages (E.g.: "Emissions control
system faulty") or information messages (E.g.:
Automatic headlamps active") may appear
temporarily. These can be cleared by pressing
the "Back" button.
Controls
From your au dio system control panel, you can:
F p ress the "MENU" button to gain access to
the main menu ,
F

p
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to scroll
through the items in the screen,
F

p
ress the "MODE" button to change the
permanent application (trip computer,
audio source...),
F

p
ress the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change a
setting value,
F

p
ress the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F

p
ress the "Back" button to abandon the
operation in progress.
Main menu
F Press the "MENU" button to gain access
to the main menu :
-
a

udio functions,
-

t
he trip computer,
-


personalisation-configuration,
-

t
elephone (hands-free kit).
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to select the
menu required, then confirm by pressing
the "OK" button.
"Audio functions"
menu
With the Audio system switched on, once this
menu has been selected you can activate
or deactivate the functions linked with use
of the radio (RDS, REG, RadioText), the CD
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat) or the MP3
player (USB port / auxiliary socket).
For more information on the "
au

dio functions"
application, refer to the "
au

dio system" section.
Displays in the screen
2
Multifunction screens