2015 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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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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System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
spanner symbolising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 739 miles (2 800 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on
to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
Service indicator
The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).
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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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Service indicator zero reset
after each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F

p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F

s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F

w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.
T

he service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears. Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.
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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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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.
Clock
Adjusting the time - Choice of
units
To adjust the time of the clock and choose the
units used by the screen, use the right-hand
button on the instrument panel, carrying out the
operations in the following order:
F
p
ress the button for more than two seconds:
the minutes flash,
F

p
ress the button to increase the minutes,
F

p
ress the button for more than two seconds:
the hours flash,
F

p
ress the button to increase the hours,
F

p
ress the button for more than two seconds:
24H or 12H is displayed,
F

p
ress the button to select 24H or 12H,
F

p
ress the button for more than two seconds:
°C or °F is displayed,
F

p
ress the button to select °C or °F,
F

p
ress the button for more than two seconds
to complete the adjustments.
After approximately 30 seconds without any
action, the screen returns to the normal display.
When travelling abroad, you may
have to change the units of distance:
the display of road speed must be in
the official units (miles or km) for the
country. The change of units is done via
the screen configuration menu, with the
vehicle stationary.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset to zero by the driver.
F

W
ith the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.
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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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Screen in the instrument panel
Monochrome screen A
Information displays
F Press the button, located at the end of the wiper stalk , to display the various items of
trip computer information in succession.
Zero reset
F Press the control for more than two seconds to reset to zero the distance
travelled, the average fuel consumption
and the average speed.
The trip computer provides the following
information:
-


range,
-

c

urrent fuel consumption,
-
t
he Stop & Start time counter*, -
d

istance travelled,
-
a
verage fuel consumption,
F
T
he next press then returns you to the
normal display.
Tr i p c o m p u t e r
System that gives you information on the
current journey (range, fuel consumption…).
-
a

verage speed.
* Available only with the monochrome screen A.
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