2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS brake fluid

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Red warning lamps 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.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. Top up with brake fluid approved by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The braking system is faulty. 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.
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated
with the (orange) ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has a
fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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3.Brake fluid reser voir.
4. Battery.
5. Fusebox.
6. A i r f i l t e r.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. Engine oil filler cap.
9. Remote earth point.
10. Priming pump*.
The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
*
D

epending on engine.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. The fluid must comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with
the vehicle's engine. Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop and dispose of
it in the containers reser ved for this
purpose.
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick. To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face
with the engine having been off for more
than 30


minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .
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A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the mark A or
below the mark B , do not star t the engine.
-

I

f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I

f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
F Unscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler opening.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not
valid during the 30
minutes after topping
up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face with
the engine cool.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines)
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in
a special tank holding about
15


litres.
An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a further 1,500

miles (2,400 km) before the
tank is emptied completely.
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KKey ...................................................... 41, 43-46
Key, electronic ........................................... 43-44
Keyless Entry and Starting ......43, 45, 11 9 , 121-12 2Key not recognised ....................................... 12 3
Key with remote control ................................11
9
Kit, hands-free
.................... 2

5 -26, 13 -14 , 1 0 -11
Kit, temporary puncture repair
...... 18

4 -185, 187
LLabels, identification ..................................... 2 11
Lamp, boot .............................................. 70, 197
Lamps, parking


............................................... 82
Lamps, rear


................................................... 195
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
...148
LEDs – Light-emitting diodes
................. 8

2, 193
Level, brake fluid
........................................... 17 7
Level, Diesel additive


.................................... 178
Level, engine coolant


.......................25, 17 7-178
Level, engine oil
............................... 28, 176 -17 7
Level, screenwash fluid

................................17

8
Levels and checks

..............................
...175 -178
Light-emitting diodes – LEDs
......... 8

2, 193 , 197
Lighting, cornering


.......................................... 86
Lighting, directional


......................................... 85
Lighting, guide-me home


................................83
Lighting, interior
...............................

.........78 -79
Lighting, mood


................................................ 79
Lighting, welcome


........................................... 83
Load reduction mode


.................................... 172
Locating your vehicle


...................................... 42
Locking
...............................

.......................42, 45
Locking from the inside
...................................49
Low fuel level

......................................... 16

6 -167
MMap reading lamps .........................................78
M arkings, identification .................................2 11
Mat


............................................................ 71, 74
Memorising a speed

..............................13

3 -13 4
Menu


............................................................... 12
Menu, main
....................................................... 4
M

enus (audio) ........................................ 3-5, 4-5
Messages


........................................................ 28
Messages, quick
............................................. 28
M

irror, rear view .............................................. 64
Mirrors, door .................................... 63, 14 9 -15 0
Misfuel prevention


......................................... 167
Mountings, ISOFIX


....................................... 112
MP3 CD
............................................................. 9
NNet, storage..................................................... 75
Number plate lamps ...................................... 19 6
OOil, engine .............................................. 176 -17 7
Oil change .............................................. 17
6 -17 7
Oil consumption


..................................... 176 -17 7
On-board tools


........................................ 77, 185
Opening the bonnet


...............................174 -175
Opening the boot


..........................42- 43, 48-49
Opening the doors


..............................42- 43, 48
PPads, brake ................................................... 18 0
Paint colour code .......................................... 2 11
Parcel shelf, rear


............................................. 76
Park Assist

...............................
.....15 5 , 157 , 159
Parking brake


........................................ 124, 18 0
Parking sensors, front ...................................151
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 151
Plates, identification ...................................... 2 11
Player, Apple
® ..................................... 24, 10, 10
Player, MP3 CD ............................... ............23, 9
Player, USB

............................................. 23, 9, 7
Port, USB

.................................... 71, 73 , 23 , 9, 7
Pre-heater, Diesel


........................................... 21
Pressures, tyres


.................................... 188, 2 11
Pre-tensioning seat belts


.............................. 101
Priming the fuel system
................................ 18 4
Profiles


...................................................... 30, 16
Protecting children


....102-103 , 105 -107 , 111 -115
Puncture


........................................ 18 4 -185, 187
RRadio ......................................... 21, 24 , 6, 9, 4-5
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting – DAB)
............................22, 8, 6
Range, AdBlue


.......................................... 28-29
RDS
................

....................................... 21-22, 7
Rear screen, demisting


...................................70
Recharging the battery


.........................203-204
Recirculation, air


....................................... 66-69
Reduction of electrical load


..........................172
Regeneration of the particle filter
.................179
Reinitialisation of the under- inflation detection system


....................162-163
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 47
R

eminder, key in ignition
...............................12

1
Reminder, lighting on
...................................... 81
R

emote control

.......................................... 41- 4 5
Removing a wheel
................................ 19 0 -192
Removing the mat


........................................... 74
Replacing bulbs
.................................... 19

3, 195
Replacing fuses


..................................... 197-2 01
Replacing the air filter
................................... 17

9
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 17

9
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