2021 CITROEN C3 lights

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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.
*

Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.
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As a safety measure, the driver must
only per form operations requiring
sustained attention when stationary.
"Personalisation-configuration" menu
Define the vehicle parameters
This menu permits activation / deactivation of
the following equipment, depending on version
and/or the country of sale:
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"
Vehicle lighting" :
●

"
Daytime lights".
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"
Interior lighting" :
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"
Guide-me-home headlamps",
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"
Welcome lighting".
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"
Comfort" :
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T
yre inflation,
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F
atigue Detection System,
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P

arking assistance.
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"
Driving assistance" :
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"

Speed recommendation",
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"
Blind spot monitoring".
For more information on this equipment, refer
to the corresponding sections. This menu gives access to the following functions:
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"
Define the vehicle parameters",
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"
Display configuration".
Display configuration
Once this menu has been selected, you can
choose the language used by the display from
a pre-defined list.
This menu gives access to the following
settings:
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"
Choice of units",
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"
Date and time adjustment",
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"

Display personalisation",
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"
Choice of language".
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Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition. For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering, etc.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
With a manual gearbox
, vehicle
stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you place the
gear lever in neutral and you release
the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox ,
vehicle stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear
selector in position N .
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes) A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
j o u r n ey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
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Deactivation or activation of the system is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations). In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.
Deactivation / Activation
In the event of a fault, when reverse
gear is engaged, this warning lamp
lights up in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Operating fault
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Driving