2009-2016 Citroen C3 SUV Monitoring -> Indicator and warning lamps User Manual
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Monitoring  
Indicator and warning lamps  
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault  
(warning lamp).  
When the ignition is switched on  
Associated warnings  
Certain warning lamps may come on  
in one of two different modes. Only by  
relating the type of illumination to the  
operating status of the vehicle can it  
be ascertained whether the situation is  
normal or whether a fault has occurred.  
Certain warning lamps come on for a few  
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is  
switched on.  
When the engine is started, these same  
warning lamps should go off.  
The illumination of certain warning lamps may  
be accompanied by an audible signal and a  
message in the multifunction screen.  
The warning lamps may come on continuously  
(fixed) or flash.  
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the  
information on the warning lamp concerned.  
Operation indicator lamps  
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has  
come into operation.  
Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
Left-hand direction flashing with buzzer.  
The lighting stalk is pushed down.  
indicator  
Right-hand  
flashing with buzzer.  
The lighting stalk is pushed up.  
direction indicator  
Hazard warning  
lamps  
flashing with audible  
signal.  
The hazard warning lamps switch,  
located on the dashboard, has been  
operated.  
The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and  
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.  
Sidelamps  
fixed.  
The lighting stalk is in the  
"Sidelamps" position.  
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Monitoring  
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Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
Dipped beam  
headlamps  
fixed.  
The lighting stalk is in the "dipped  
beam headlamps" position.  
Main beam  
headlamps  
fixed.  
fixed.  
The lighting stalk is pulled towards  
you.  
Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.  
Front foglamps  
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.  
Rear foglamps  
fixed.  
fixed.  
The rear foglamps are on.  
Turn the ring on the stalk rearward to switch off the  
rear foglamps.  
Diesel engine  
pre-heating  
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.  
the ignition switch.  
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is  
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about  
thirty seconds in very low temperatures).  
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and  
then on, wait until the warning 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.  
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Monitoring  
Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
Engine coolant  
temperature  
fixed blue.  
on starting the engine, it indicates  
that the engine is cold.  
After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate  
that the engine temperature is normal.  
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard  
until the warning lamp has switched off.  
Stop & Start  
fixed.  
When the vehicle stops (red lights,  
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts  
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to  
has put the engine into SToP mode.  
move off.  
flashes for a few  
seconds, then  
goes off.  
SToP mode is temporarily  
unavailable.  
or  
For more information on special cases with STOP  
mode and STaRT mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"  
section.  
STaRT mode is invoked  
automatically.  
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Monitoring  
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Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
Foot on the  
brake pedal  
fixed.  
The brake pedal must be pressed.  
With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to  
start the engine (lever in position N).  
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.  
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 is pushed  
downwards.  
Automatic front wiping is activated.  
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Monitoring  
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 a message in the multifunction screen.  
Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
Passenger's  
fixed.  
The control, located in the glove box, Set the control to the ON position to activate the  
airbag system  
is set to the OFF position.  
The passenger's front airbag is  
deactivated.  
passenger's front airbag.  
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward  
facing position.  
You can install a rearward facing  
child seat, unless there is a fault with  
the operation of the airbags (Airbag  
warning lamp on).  
Dynamic  
stability control  
(DSC/ASR)  
fixed.  
The button, located at the bottom  
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its  
indicator lamp is on.  
The dSC/aSR is deactivated.  
dSC: dynamic stability control.  
aSR: anti-slip regulation.  
Press the button to activate the dSC/aSR. Its  
indicator lamp goes off.  
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when  
the vehicle is started.  
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically  
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).  
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Monitoring  
Warning lamps  
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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by  
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.  
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
When the engine is running or the vehicle is  
being driven, the illumination of one of the  
following warning lamps indicates a fault which  
requires action on the part of the driver.  
Warning/indicator lamp  
STOP  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
fixed, alone or  
Illumination of the warning lamp is  
associated with a serious braking  
system or engine coolant temperature Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may  
cut out when driving.  
associated with  
another warning  
lamp, accompanied  
by an audible signal  
and a message in the  
screen.  
problem.  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Service  
temporarily.  
Minor problems have occurred for  
which there is no specific warning  
lamp.  
Identify the problem by reading the message shown in the  
screen, such as, for example:  
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the engine oil level,  
the screenwash level,  
the remote control battery,  
saturation of the particle filter on diesel vehicles  
(refer to the "Particle filter (Diesel)" section).  
For any other faults, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
fixed.  
Major problems have occurred for  
which there is no specific warning  
lamp.  
Identify the problem by reading the message shown  
in the screen and contact a CITRoËn dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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Monitoring  
Warning/indicator lamp  
Braking  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
fixed, associated with  
the STOP warning  
lamp.  
The braking system fluid level is too  
low.  
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.  
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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fixed, associated with  
the SToP and abS  
warning lamps.  
The electronic brake force distribution You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
(EBFD) system has a fault.  
Have it checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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 it checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Engine  
flashing.  
The engine management system has Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.  
autodiagnosis  
system  
a fault.  
Have it checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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.  
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Monitoring  
1
Warning/indicator lamp  
Low fuel level  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
fixed.  
When it first comes on there remains You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running  
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.  
tank.  
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition  
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is  
made.  
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),  
46 litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on  
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).  
never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as  
this could damage the emission control and injection  
systems.  
Maximum coolant fixed.  
temperature  
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.  
Engine oil  
pressure  
fixed.  
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  
The battery charging circuit has a  
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is  
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or started.  
cut alternator belt, ...). If it does not go off, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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Monitoring  
Warning/indicator lamp  
Door(s) open  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
fixed if the speed is  
a door or the boot is still open.  
Close the door or boot.  
below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
fixed and accompanied  
by an audible signal  
if the speed is above  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
Airbags  
temporarily.  
This lamp comes on for a few  
seconds when you turn on the  
ignition, then goes off.  
This 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  
Have it checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
pretensioner systems has a fault.  
workshop.  
Seat belt not  
fastened /  
unfastened  
fixed then flashing  
accompanied by an  
increasing audible  
signal.  
The driver and/or the front passenger Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.  
has not fastened or has unfastened  
their seat belt.  
Power steering  
fixed.  
The power steering has a fault.  
drive carefully at reduced speed.  
Have it checked by a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Monitoring  
1
Warning/indicator lamp  
Water in Diesel  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
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.  
Particle  
emissions filter  
(Diesel)  
fixed, accompanied by This indicates that the particle  
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 (see the "Checks -  
Particle emissions filter" section).  
an audible signal.  
emissions filter is starting to become  
saturated.  
fixed, accompanied by This indicates the low level of the  
an audible signal. additive reservoir.  
Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (see the  
"Checks - Additive level" section).  
Under-inflation  
fixed, accompanied by The pressure in one or more tyres is  
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.  
This check should preferably be carried out when the  
tyres are cold.  
an audible signal and  
a message.  
too low.  
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment  
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one  
or more wheels.  
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation  
detection" section.  
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flashing then fixed,  
accompanied by the  
Service warning lamp.  
The system has 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.  
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Monitoring  
Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
AdBlue® additive fixed, on switching  
(BlueHDi Diesel) on the ignition,  
accompanied by an  
The remaining driving range is  
between 350 miles (600 km) and  
1500 miles (2400 km).  
Have the adblue® additive tank topped up as soon  
as possible: go to a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by  
referring to the corresponding section.  
audible signal and a  
message indicating the  
remaining driving range.  
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flashing associated with The remaining driving range is  
You must top-up the adblue® additive tank to avoid  
a breakdown: go to a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by  
referring to the corresponding section.  
the SERVICE warning  
lamp, accompanied by  
an audible signal and a  
message indicating the  
remaining driving range.  
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).  
flashing, associated  
with the SERVICE  
warning lamp,  
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® additive tank: go to a CITRoËn dealer or a  
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself  
by referring to the corresponding section.  
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue® to  
the additive tank.  
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Monitoring  
1
Warning/indicator lamp  
is on  
Cause  
Action / Observations  
SCR emissions  
control system  
fixed, on switching on the ignition, A fault with the SCR emissions  
associated with the SERVICE control system has been detected.  
This alert disappears once the exhaust  
emissions return to normal levels.  
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(BlueHDi Diesel) and engine diagnostic warning  
lamps, accompanied by an  
audible signal and a message.  
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 Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified  
emissions control system, you can  
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)  
before the engine starting inhibition  
system is triggered.  
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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