2018 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS engine

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Warning lamps visible in a display Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed.
With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N , press
the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the selector 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.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
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Indicators
Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B , the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in the instrument panel,
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.
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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CHECK
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself, switch off the ignition:
F
P
ress and hold this 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.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the reset
to be registered.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time. F

P
ress this button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level insufficient
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® liquid range
indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
This is indicated by the display of the "
Oil level
correct " message.
This is signalled by the display of the " Oil level
measurement invalid " message on the instrument
panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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CHECK
F You can access the information via the Driving/Vehicle
menu, by selecting " Driving
functions " then "Diagnostic ".When driving, this message is displayed
approximately every 200
miles (300 km) until
the liquid has been topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that you do not top up by
more than 10 litres of AdBlue.
For more information on AdBlue
® and
the SCR system , and, in particular,
on topping up the AdBlue
®, refer to the
corresponding section.
Range below 370 miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue fluid has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of
AdBlue
®
The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
Range greater than 1,500

miles (2,400 km)
When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Pressing this button will temporarily display the
remaining range.
With touch screen
Remaining range between 1,500 and
370 miles (2,400 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, this
warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "NO
START IN 900
miles" or "Top up AdBlue: Starting
impossible in 900
miles") indicating the remaining
range expressed in miles or kilometres. When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message (e.g. "NO START IN
180

m
iles" or "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible
in 180
miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
For more information on AdBlue®
(BlueHDi engines) and, in particular, on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue®
When switching on the ignition, this warning lamp
flashes, together with an audible signal and the
display of the message "NO START IN 0
miles"
or "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible".
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The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
prevention system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi
engines) , and, in particular, on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section.
In the event of a fault with the
SCR emissions control system
An engine immobiliser is activated
automatically after you have driven a
further 680
miles (1,100 km) following
confirmation of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system. Have the
system checked by a CITROËN 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 self-diagnostic checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
During the permitted driving phase (between
680 and 0 miles (1,100 km and 0 km))
While driving, the message is displayed every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR emissions
control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions 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), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, associated with
an audible signal and the display of a message
(e.g. "NO START IN 200 miles" or "Emissions
fault: Starting prevented in 200 miles")
indicating the remaining range expresed in
miles or kilometres.
Starting prevented
Each time the ignition is switched on, these warning
lamps come on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of the message "NO START IN 0
miles" or
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
You have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting prevention system does
not allow the engine to be started.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the vehicle.
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Remote control
General information
The key allows the central locking or unlocking
of the vehicle using the door lock.
It also allows you to start or stop the engine.Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or unlocked in the event of a failure of
the remote control, the central locking, the
battery etc.
For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding
section.
Ejecting the key
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
-
u

nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
l

ocking/unlocking the boot,
-
l

ocking/unlocking the fuel filler flap,
-

s
witching on the lighting remotely,
-
fo

lding/unfolding the door mirrors,
-
a

ctivation/deactivation of the alarm,
-

l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v

ehicle immobiliser.
Under normal conditions, it is recommended to
use the remote control. The key, integral with the remote control, can
be used for the following functions, depending
on version:
-
u

nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
t
urning the manual child lock on or off,
-
a
ctivating/deactivating the front passenger
airbag,
-
b
ack-up door locking,
-
s
witching on the ignition and starting/
stopping the engine. Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from
the housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
Version with

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F

P
ull on this button to remove the key from
the housing.
To return it to the housing, first pull on this
button.
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As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the

K
eyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or start
the engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
For more information on Star ting with

K

eyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in recognition zone A, press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-

t
he locking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

t
he activation of the alarm for other
versions.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F

W
ith the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
F

W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle or the locking control on the tailgate
(on the right) again to deadlock the vehicle.
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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the
label bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve
the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Back-up procedures
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
r

emote control battery flat,
-

r
emote control fault,
-

v
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency ser vices more difficult in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition or
take the electronic key when you leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive system; do not operate it while it is
in your pocket as there is a possibility that
it may unlock the vehicle, without you being
aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight
of your vehicle. The remote control may stop
working and would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when
the key is in the ignition, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Electrical interference
The

K

eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do
not forget to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones which can
start the vehicle.
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