2017 Citroen C3 RHD engine

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode.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
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Blind spot
monitoring
system
fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning lamp is
related to a serious fault detected
with the engine, the braking system,
the power steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
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.
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.
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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause 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 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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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
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.
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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
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Indicators
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
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n zone B, the temperature is too high;
this warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible
signal.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
After first switching off the ignition,
open the bonnet cautiously and check
the coolant level.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section.
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