2017 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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Engine
diagnostic
system fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with the
SERVICE warning lamp.A minor engine fault has been
detected.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. A major engine fault has been
detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering *fixed. Major power steering fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Door(s) open fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door. Speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal. Speed above 6 mph (10 km/h), a door
or the boot is not properly closed.
Foot on the
clutch
* fixed.
In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is denied
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START mode.
*
Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Par ticle filter
(Diesel) fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a particle
filter clogging risk
message. This indicates that the particle 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.
For more information on Checks
and in particular
those of the particle filter, refer to the corresponding
section.
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a particle filter additive
level too low message. 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.
For more information on Checking levels
and in
particular the additive level, refer to the corresponding
section.
L ane departure
warning system *flashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane marking is being crossed, on
the right.
Turn the wheel in the other direction to return to the
correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
A lane marking is being crossed, on
the left.
fixed. The lane departure warning system
has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
*
Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
®
(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 AdBlue® topped up as soon as possible: go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, 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 AdBlue
® to avoid a breakdown
or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of AdBlue
® to its tank.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message
indicating that starting
is prevented. The AdBlue
® 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
AdBlue® or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
® to its
tank.
For topping up or for more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system, refer to the corresponding section.
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+
+ 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 CITROËN 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
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity:
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Pe
trol: approximately 45 litres.
-

D
iesel: approximately 42 or 50 litres (depending
on version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened **fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Front left
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
left has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Front right
seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened * The front occupant's seat belt on the
right has not been fastened or has
been unfastened.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
** Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
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 CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
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 CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Water in Diesel *fixed. The Diesel fuel filter contains water. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Airbags
on temporarily. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
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Under-inflationfixed, 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 on Under-inflation detection
,
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has a fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Foot on the
brake fixed.
The brake pedal is not pressed
sufficiently. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P
.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Instruments