2015 Citroen C3 RHD engine coolant

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Stop & Star tfixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into ST
oP m

ode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then
goes off. ST
oP m

ode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
ST
aR

T mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and ST
aR

T mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
Engine coolant
temperature
fixed blue.
on s
tarting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
until the warning lamp has switched off.
Warning/indicator lamp
is onCause Action / Observations
Monitoring

17
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
-

t
he engine oil level,
-

t
he screenwash level,
-

t
he remote control battery,
-

s
aturation of the particle filter on d
i
esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle filter (
di

esel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator
lampis on Cause Action / Observations
1
Monitoring

19
Maximum coolant
temperaturefixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
ne
ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning/indicator
lampis on Cause Action / Observations
1
Monitoring

148
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.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Checks

149
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.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump (on fuel filter).
10
Checks

152
Additive level (Diesel with
particle filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle filter warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal,
or
-

f
ixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message that the particle filter
additive level is too low.
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX " mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Checks

204
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Practical information

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Running out of diesel 1 58
Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 150 -152
- oil
-

b
rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s
creenwash fluid
-

a
dditive (Diesel with particle filter)
a

d
blu
e additive
1
59-168
Changing bulbs
1

81-187
-
front
-
rear
-


interior Checking components

1
53 -154
-


battery
-
a

ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-

o
il filter
-

p
article filter (
di
esel)
-
b

rake pads/discs
Engine compartment
fuses

1
88, 191-194
ba
t ter y
19
6 -198
Energy economy mode
1
99
Bonnet
1
47
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
48
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel

1
49
Petrol engines

2
05 -208
LPG engines
2
09-210
Diesel engines
2
11-214
di

mensions
2
15
Identification markings
2
16
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