Citroën C3 2012 Owner's Manual

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Key
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additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
refer to the page indicated
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getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
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CO-DRIVING 21
- MONITORING 23
Instrument panels Indicator and warning lamps 2 Indicators Adjustment buttons 3 Trip computer 4
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2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENS 43
nochrome screen A 4
onochrome screen
16/9 colour screen (MyWay) 4
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- COMFORT 50
entilation
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anual air conditioning Digital air conditioning Rear screen demist - defrost
cented air freshener ront seats
Rear seats
irrors 6
teering wheel adjustment 6
- ACCESS 64
Remote control key Window controls Doors
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isfuel prevention (Diesel)
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ting controls
eadlamp adjustment
iper controls
ourtesy lamps
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Interior fi ttings
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SAFETY 92
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- SAFETY 101
Direction indicators 1
azard warning lamps 1 orn 1
Emergency or assistance call 1
raking assistance systems 1 Trajectory control systems 1 Front seat belts 1 Airbags 1
9 - DRIVING 110
Parking brake
-speed manual gearbox 1 ear ef ciency indicator 1
Electronic gearbox 1 Automatic gearbox
top & Start 1 ill start peed limiter 12 ruise control 12 ear parking sensors 12
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Bonnet 1 Running out of fuel (Diesel) 13 Petrol engines 13 Diesel engines 13
hecking levels 13 hecks 1
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INFORMATION 136
Temporary puncture repair kit
hanging a wheel 1 hanging a bulb 1
hanging a fuse 1 Battery Energy economy mode 16
hanging a wiper blade 16 Towing the vehicle 16 Towing a trailer
udio pre-equipment 16
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Petrol engines 16 Petrol weights 16
PG engines 1
PG weights 1 Diesel engines 1 Diesel weights 1 Dimensions 1 Identifi cation markings 1
UDIO
ELEMATICS 179
Emergency or assistance
Way 1
Audio system
ISUALSEARCH 235
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LPHABETICAL
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Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incompa­rable visibility and light in the passenger compartment.
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traf­ c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and the noise level when stationary.
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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and sealant cartridge, to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
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Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when reversing by detecting obstacles located behind the vehicle.
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Remote control ke
A. Unfolding/Folding the key. B. Unlocking the vehicle.
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Other functions... C. Normal locking of the vehicle Vehicle location.
Fuel tank
1. Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel fi ller
cap.
Tank capacity:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 46 litres (Diesel),
- (depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
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Bonnet
A. Interior release lever. B. Exterior safety catch. C. Bonnet stay.
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System comprising a panoramic tinted
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glass area to increase lighting and vi­sion in the cabin.
Fitted with a manual blind to improve thermal comfort and sun visors to avoid dazzle.
ZENITH WIND
Blind Sun visors
) To open the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A , then pull it backwards and guide it to the desired position.
) To close the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A , then pull it forwards and guide it to the desired position.
Before moving the blind, the sun visors must be in the folded position.
REEN
) Lower the sun visors to avoid dazzle.
Do not attach or hang heavy objects to the blind or its guide rails.
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Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting improves visibility inside the vehi­cle in low lighting conditions. It comprises several lamps, located in the automatic day/night mirror support and in the lower dashboard storage compartment.
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Gear shift indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox, this system suggests when to change up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.
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Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the selected fragrance throughout the pas­senger compartment from its location in the ventilation system.
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Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the system then automatically controls this level according to the ambient condi­tions.
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Audio and communication systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys­tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free system, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.
MyWay  181 Audio system  213
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1. Cruise control/speed limiter
switches.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Lighting and direction indicators
control stalk.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver's airbag. Horn.
7. Gear lever.
8. 12 V accessory socket USB port/auxiliary socket.
9. Heated seat control.
10. Bonnet release lever.
11. Door mirror controls. Electric window controls. Rear doors and electric windows
deactivation switch.
12. Fusebox.
13. Stop & Start switch Electronic stability programme
switch (ESP/ASR).
14. Front door window demisting/
defrosting vent.
15. Speaker (tweeter).
16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.
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1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Audio equipment steering wheel
controls.
3. Wipers/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.
4. Microphone.
5. Scented air freshener.
6. Central locking switch.
7. Multifunction screen.
8. Hazard warning lamps switch.
9. Central adjustable air vents.
10. Sunshine sensor Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.
11. Passenger's airbag.
12. Side adjustable air vent.
13. Glove box/Passenger's airbag
deactivation/Audio/video sockets.
14. Parking brake.
15. Central armrest with storage.
16. Upper and lower storage.
17. MyWay or Audio system.
18. Heating/air conditioning controls.
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Front seats
1. Forwards-backwards adjustment. 2. Height adjustment. 3. Seat back angle adjustment.
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Other adjustments
4. Head restraint height adjustment.
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Other functions... Heated seats.
Steering wheel adjustment
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust the wheel for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
For reasons of safety, these op­erations must only be carried out with the vehicle stationary.
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Door mirrors
Adjustment
A. Selecting the mirror. B. Adjusting the position of the mirror. C. De-selecting the mirror.
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Other functions... Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1. Selecting the "day" position of the mirror.
2. Adjusting the mirror.
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Automatic day/night type
Automatic detection of day/night mode.
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2. Adjusting the mirror.
1. Fitting the belt.
2. Fastening.
3. Check that the belt is correctly fas-
tened by pulling on the belt webbing.
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Ring B
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head­lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamps.
or Front and rear foglamps.
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Control stalk A: windscreen wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO È Automatic wiping or single wipe.
Wash-wipe: pull the control stalk towards you.
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Switching on "AUTO" mode
) Push the control stalk downwards
and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
) Push the control stalk upwards and
return it to position "0" .
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Ring B: rear wiper
Park. Intermittent wipe. Wash-wipe.
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Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution Air ow
Air recirculation /
Exterior air intake
Temperature Manual A/C
Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.
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Warning lamps
Switch panel
A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge
bars for the fuel remaining should come on.
B. With the engine running, the associ-
ated low level warning lamp should go off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level in-
dicator should display "OIL OK" for a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level which is low.
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1. With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.
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Illumination of the indicator lamp indi­cates the state of the corresponding system.
A. ESP/ASR system deactivation.
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B. Stop & Start system deactivation.
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Front passenger's airbag
1. Open the glove box.
2. Insert the key.
3. Select position: "ON" (activation), with front passenger
or "forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear
facing" child seat".
4. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position.
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Front seat belts and passenger's front airba
A. Front seat belts not fastened or un-
fastened warning lamp.
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B. Front passenger's airbag deactiva-
tion indicator lamp.
C. Front passenger's airbag activation
indicator lamp.
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Electric child lock
Illumination of the lamp A indicates that the rear door and rear electric window controls are deactivated.
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Electronic gearbox
5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox offering the choice of the comfort of automated operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
1. Gear lever.
2. Steering-mounted "-" control paddle.
3. Steering-mounted "+" control paddle.
Display in the instrument panel Starting and moving off
The gear engaged or the driving mode selected appears in the instrument pan­el screen.
N. Neutral. R. Reverse. 1 to 5/6. Gears engaged. AUTO. Automated mode.
) Select position N . ) Apply the foot brake fi rmly ) Start the engine. ) Select automated mode (position A )
or manual mode (position M ) by moving the gear lever 1 ,
or engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1 to the position R .
) Release the parking brake. ) Progressively take your foot off the
brake pedal, then move off.
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Automatic gearbox
This 4-speed gearbox offers the choice of the comfort of automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
1. Gear lever.
2. "S" (sport) switch.
3. " 7 " (snow) switch.
Display in the instrument panel Starting and moving off
) Apply the parking brake. ) Select position P or N . ) Start the engine. ) Apply the foot brake. ) Release the parking brake. ) Then select position R , D or M . ) Progressively remove your foot from
the brake pedal: the vehicle moves off on its own.
The driving mode selected and/or the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
P. Park. R. Reverse. N. Neutral. D. Drive (Automatic operation). S. Sport programme. 7 Snow programme. 1 to 4. Gears engaged.
-. Invalid value in manual operation.
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Stop & Start
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Going into engine STOP mode
DRIVIN
Going into engine START mode
AFELY
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox: at speeds
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear lever into neutral and you release the clutch pedal,
- with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox : at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or you move the gear lever to position N .
In some circumstances, STOP mode may not be available; the "ECO" warn- ing lamp fl ashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
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The "ECO" warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts:
- with a manual gearbox: when you
depress the clutch pedal,
- with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox :
● with the gear lever in position A or M , when you release the brake pedal,
● or with the gear lever in position N and the brake pedal released, when you put the gear lever in po­sition A or M ,
● or when you engage reverse.
In certain circumstances, START mode may be invoked automatically; the "ECO" warning lamp fl ashes for a few seconds , then goes off.
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Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by pressing the "ECO OFF" switch; the warning lamp in the button comes on.
The system is reactivated auto­matically every time the vehicle is started using the key.
Before refueling or doing any­thing under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.
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Speed limiter "LIMIT"
1. Selecting/Switching off speed limiter
mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter on/off.
The values must be set with the engine running.
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1. Selecting/Switching off cruise control
mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Cruise control Off/Resume.
In order to be programmed or activated, the vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged on a manual gearbox (second gear on an electronic or auto­matic gearbox).
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Display in the instrument panel
The cruise control or speed limiter mode appears in the instrument panel when it is selected.
Cruise control
Speed limiter
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Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO
Optimise the use of
our
earbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system, the gear shift indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the instrument panel, follow its instru­ctions.
With an automatic or electronic gear­box, stay in Drive "D" or Auto "A" , ac- cording to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
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Maintain a safe distance between ve­hicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accel­erator progressively. These practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and also helps reduce the background traffi c noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is owing well.
Control the use of
lectrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down (sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is at­tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front fo­glamps when the level of light does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connect­ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu- sic, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be­fore leaving the vehicle.
emissions.
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Limit the causes of excess
onsumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refi t your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
n maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles (3 000 kilome- tres) that you will see the fuel consump­tion settle down to a consistent average.
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ETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
5. Display management button
1. Rev counter. Indicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Vehicle speed. Indicates the current speed of the
moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
3. Fuel level. Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining
in the tank.
4. Screen.
Servicing information. Adjust the time and choose units. Reset the service indicator.
6. Instrument panel lighting button. Adjusts the brightness of the lighting
of the instruments and controls.
For more information, refer to the section on the button or function and its associated display.
Screen
A. Ambient temperature. (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit) B. Gear shift indicator. C. Time. D. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a few seconds after switching on the ignition, then disappears.
E. Trip computer. F. Service indicato r. (miles or km) then, Total mileage. These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition.
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INSTRUMENT PANELS FOR PETROL - DIESEL, MANUAL,
LECTRONIC OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOXE
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Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps. Depending on the version, the instrument panel may have permanent back-lighting.
Dials
1. Rev counter. Indicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Vehicle speed. Indicates the current speed of the
moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
3. Fuel level. Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining
in the tank.
4. Screen.
5. Display management button Alternates display between range
and trip mileage recorder. Servicing information. Resets the selected function to zero
(trip distance recorder or service in-
dicator).
6. Instrument panel lighting button. Adjusts the brightness of the lighting
of the instruments and controls.
For more information, refer to the section on the button or function and its associated display.
Screen
A. Speed limiter (mph or km/h) or Cruise control. B. Gear shift indicator. C. Electronic or automatic gearbox
information.
D. Range (miles or km) or Trip mileage recorder. E. Service indicator (miles or km), then Total mileage recorder These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition
F. Engine oil level indicator Appears a few seconds after switching
on the ignition, then disappears.
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Indicator and warnin
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
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. If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp
concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato r
Right-hand
direction indicator
Hazard
warning lamps
lamps
fl ashing with
buzzer.
fl ashing with
buzzer.
ashing with
audible signal.
The lighting stalk is pushed down.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.
The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has been operated.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fi xed) or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in 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.
The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their associated indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Sidelamps xed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps" position.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
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Main beam headlamps
Front
foglamps
Rear
foglamps
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Parking brake fi xed.
fi xed.
fi xed.
fi xed.
fi xed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards you.
The front foglamps are switched on.
The rear foglamps are switched on.
The ignition switch is at the 2nd position (ignition on).
The parking brake is applied or not properly released.
Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the rear foglamps.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is determined by the climatic conditions (up to about thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
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.
Release the parking brake to switch off the warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations. For further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Driving" section.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Engine
coolant
temperature
fi xed blue .
fi xed.
On starting the engine, it indicates that the engine is cold.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffi c jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put the engine into STOP mode.
RIN
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.
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to move off.
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Stop & Start
Passenger's
airbag
system
fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes off.
fi xed.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable.
or START mode is invoked
automatically.
The control switch, located in the glove box, is in the " ON " position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rear-facing child seat.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases with STOP mode and START mode.
Turn the control switch to the " OFF " position to deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child seat.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
fi xed.
Foot on the
brake pedal
fl ashing.
The brake pedal must be pressed.
With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats.
RIN
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.
Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic
wiping
fi xed.
The wiper control is pushed downwards.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
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