Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.

Indicator and warning lamps

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.

Associated warnings

The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred. In the
event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by
a message.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.

When switching on the ignition, the
displays in the instrument panel appear
dynamically and progressively. This is
normal operation.

Instruments

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.

Left-hand direction
indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been pushed
down.

Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk has been pushed
up.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.

Dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.

Main beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

For more information on the Lighting control stalk, refer to the corresponding section.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Rear foglamp

fixed.

The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction made using the
"START/STOP

" button, the engine

temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary.

The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With an ignition switch and key, wait until the indicator
lamp goes off before starting.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox, or
the clutch pedal is pressed fully down with a manual
gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

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.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Instruments

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Stop & Start

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
off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.

For more information on Stop & Start, 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.

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed.

The control switch, located at the
right-hand end of the dashboard is
set to the OFF

position.

The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rearward facing
child seat, unless there is an
operating fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on).

Turn the control switch to the "ON" position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward
facing position on the front passenger seat.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.

Instruments

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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Service

temporarily,
accompanied by the
display of a message.

One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or the start of saturation of the particle filter
(as soon as the traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph
(60 km/h), until the warning lamp goes off).
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message.

One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel; you must then
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.

The servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Instruments

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)

fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a
fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.

fixed.

The DSC/ASR system has a fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Braking

fixed.

The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated
with the 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.

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

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.

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.

Instruments

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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.

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Particle 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.

Lane 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.

Instruments

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

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.

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

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.

Instruments

Low fuel level

fixed, 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:
- Petrol: approximately 45 litres.
- Diesel: 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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

* Only on the Symbols LCD instrument panel.
** Only on the Text LCD instrument panel.

Instruments

B618_en_Chap01_Instruments-de-bord_ed01-2016

Engine oil
pressure

fixed.

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

State

Cause

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.

Instruments

Under-inflation

fixed, 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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual - part 2