2015 Citroen C3 ignition

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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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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 an audible signal and
the display of the message "Emissions fault:
Starting prevented". Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Freezing of the AdBlue
® additive
The
a
d
blu

e
® additive freezes at
temperatures below around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater
for the
a
dbl

ue
® tank, allowing you to
continue driving in very cold conditions.
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F obtain a bottle of adbl ue®. after first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's
a
d
blu

e
® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's
a

d
blu

e
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine, you must add at
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles). If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-
up after a breakdown because of
a lack of additive
, you must wait
around 5 minutes before switching
on the ignition, without opening the
driver's door, locking the vehicle or
introducing the key into the ignition
switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10 seconds, start the engine.
ne
ver dispose of a
dbl
ue
® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
F

A

fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F
d
e
pending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
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Repair procedure
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the sealant cartridge.
F

T
urn the the sealant cartridge and secure it
in the cut-out provided on the compressor.
av

oid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle. F
R emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F

C
onnect the hose from the sealant
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the " O" position).
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect compressor's plug to the vehicle's
12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. F
S tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and leave it running until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.
T

he sealant product is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe
from the valve during this operation
(risk of splashing and stains). If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
Take care, the sealant product
is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,
colophony...) if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes.
ke

ep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the
cartridge.
af

ter use, do not discard the
cartridge by the roadside, take it to
a CITR
oËn

dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
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