Citroën C3 2012 Owner's Manual

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the equipment described in this document, depending on the trim level, version and the specifications for the country in which it is sold.

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At the wheel of your new vehicle, 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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C O N T E N T S

FAMILIARISATION		4 Î 20	3 - COMFORT	50 Î 63		5 - VISIBILITY	77 Î 85
			Ventilation		50	Lighting controls	77
			Heating		52	Headlamp adjustment	80
			Manual air conditioning		52	Wiper controls	81
			Digital air conditioning		55	Courtesy lamps	84
			Rear screen demist - defrost		57	Interior mood lighting	85
			Scented air freshener		58	Boot lamp	85
ECO-DRIVING	21 Î 22		Front seats		59
			Rear seats		61
			Mirrors		62
			Steering wheel adjustment		63
1 - MONITORING	23 Î 42		4 - ACCESS	64 Î 76		6 - FITTINGS	86 Î 91
Instrument panels		23	Remote control key		64	Interior fittings	86
Indicator and warning lamps		25	Window controls		68	Boot fittings	90
Indicators		35	Doors		70
Adjustment buttons		38	Boot		73
Trip computer		40	Fuel tank		74
			Misfuel prevention (Diesel)		76

2 - MULTIFUNCTION	43 Î 49
SCREENS
Monochrome screen A	43
Monochrome screen C	45
16/9 colour screen (MyWay)	48

7 - CHILD	92 Î 100
SAFETY
Child seats	92
ISOFIX child seats	97
Child lock	100

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8 - SAFETY	101 Î 109
Direction indicators		101
Hazard warning lamps		101
Horn		101
Emergency or assistance call		102
Braking assistance systems		102
Trajectory control systems		103
Front seat belts		104
Airbags		106

C O N T E N T S

	10 - CHECKS	129	Î 135	12 - TECHNICAL	167 Î 178
				DATA
	Bonnet		130	Petrol engines	167
	Running out of fuel (Diesel)		130	Petrol weights	168
	Petrol engines		131	LPG engines	170
	Diesel engines		132	LPG weights	171
	Checking levels		133	Diesel engines	172
	Checks		134	Diesel weights	174
				Dimensions	176
				Identification markings	177

	9 - DRIVING	110 Î 128	11 - PRACTICAL		AUDIO and
			INFORMATION 136 Î 166		TELEMATICS	179 Î 234
	Parking brake	110	Temporary puncture repair kit	136	Emergency or assistance		179
	6-speed manual gearbox	110	Changing a wheel	141	MyWay		181
	Gear efficiency indicator	111	Changing a bulb	145	Audio system		213
	Electronic gearbox	112	Changing a fuse	151
	Automatic gearbox	116	Battery	158
	Stop & Start	119	Energy economy mode	160
	Hill start assist	122	Changing a wiper blade	160
	Speed limiter	123	Towing the vehicle	161	VISUALSEARCH	235 Î 238
	Cruise control	125	Towing a trailer	163
	Rear parking sensors	127	Audio pre-equipment	164
			Accessories	165
					ALPHABETICAL	239 Î 242
					INDEX

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E X T E R I O R

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 traffic (red lights, traffic 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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A C C E S S

Remote control key

Fuel tank

Bonnet

A. Unfolding/Folding the key.	1. Opening the fuel filler flap.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.	2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler
	cap.
64	Tank capacity:
Other functions...	- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
	- approximately 46 litres (Diesel),
C. Normal locking of the vehicle	- (depending on version: approximately
Vehicle location.	30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
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A. Interior release lever.

B. Exterior safety catch.

C. Bonnet stay.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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Z E N I T H W I N D S C R E E N

Blind

Sun visors

System comprising a panoramic tinted 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.

)To open the blind, take it by its central grip A, then pull it backwards and guide it to the desired position.

)To close the blind, take it by its central 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.

) 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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I N T E R I O R

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 benefits 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

F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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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I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S

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.

F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y

Front seats

1. Forwards-backwards adjustment.

2. Height adjustment.

3. Seat back angle adjustment.

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S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y

Other adjustments

Steering wheel adjustment

4. Head restraint height adjustment.	1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
	2. Adjust the wheel for height and
60	reach.
	3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Other functions...	For reasons of safety, these op-
Heated seats.	erations must only be carried out
	with the vehicle stationary.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y

Door mirrors

Rear view mirror

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.

Manual day/night type

1. Selecting the "day" position of the mirror.

2. Adjusting the mirror.

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Automatic day/night type

1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.

2. Adjusting the mirror.

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1. Fitting the belt.

2. Fastening.

3. Check that the belt is correctly fastened by pulling on the belt webbing.

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S E E I N G C L E A R L Y

Lighting

Wipers

Ring A

Lighting off.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Dipped/main beam headlamps.

Ring B

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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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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V E N T I L A T I O N

Advice on interior settings

Heating or Manual air conditioning

	I require...		Air recirculation/
	Air distribution	Air flow		Temperature	Manual A/C
			Exterior air intake
	HEAT
	COOL
	DEMISTING
	DEFROSTING

Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.

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Instrument panel		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 associated low level warning lamp should go off.

C. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator 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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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y

Front passenger's airbag	Front seat belts and	Electric child lock
	passenger's front 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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A. Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened warning lamp.

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B. Front passenger's airbag deactivation indicator lamp.

C. Front passenger's airbag activation indicator lamp.

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Illumination of the lamp A indicates that the rear door and rear electric window controls are deactivated.

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D R I V I N G S A F E L Y

Electronic gearbox

Display in the instrument panel

Starting and moving off

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.

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 firmly

) 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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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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D R I V I N G S A F E L Y

Automatic gearbox

Display in the instrument panel

Starting and moving off

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.

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.

) 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.

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		D R I V I N G S A F E L Y
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode		Going into engine START mode
	The "ECO" warning lamp comes	The "ECO" warning lamp goes
	on in the instrument panel and	off and the engine restarts:
	the engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox: at speeds		- with a manual gearbox: when you
	below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you	depress the clutch pedal,
	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" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

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-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 flashes for a few seconds , then goes off.

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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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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D R I V I N G S A F E L Y

Speed limiter "LIMIT"		Display in the instrument panel

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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The cruise control or speed limiter mode appears in the instrument panel when it is selected.

Cruise control

Speed limiter

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E C O - D R I V I N G

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

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", according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.

Drive smoothly

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 traffic noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.

Control the use of your electrical 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 (film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.

Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Limit the causes of excess consumption

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 refit your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendations on 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 filter, air filter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.

When refuelling, do not continue after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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M O N I T O R I N G

PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS

Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.

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

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

1

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 indicator.

(miles or km) then,

Total mileage.

These two functions are displayed successively when switching on the ignition.

M O N I T O R I N G

INSTRUMENT PANELS FOR PETROL - DIESEL, MANUAL, 1 ELECTRONIC OR AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES

Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps. Depending on the version, the instrument panel may have permanent back-lighting.

	Dials	5. Display management button
	1. Rev counter.	Alternates display between range
		and trip mileage recorder.
	Indicates the speed of rotation of the	Servicing information.
	engine (x 1 000 rpm).	Resets the selected function to zero
	2. Vehicle speed.
		(trip distance recorder or service in-
	Indicates the current speed of the	dicator).
	moving vehicle (mph or km/h).	6. Instrument panel lighting button.
	3. Fuel level.	Adjusts the brightness of the lighting
	Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining	of the instruments and controls.
	in the tank.	For more information, refer to the
	4. Screen.
		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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M O N I T O R I N G

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

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 confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps may	1
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.

Warning lamp		is on	Cause	Action/Observations
	Left-hand	flashing with	The lighting stalk is pushed
	direction
		buzzer.	down.
	indicator
	Right-hand	flashing with	The lighting stalk is pushed
	direction
		buzzer.	up.
	indicator
	Hazard	flashing with	The hazard warning lamps	The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators
			switch, located on the	and their associated indicator lamps flash
	warning lamps	audible signal.
			dashboard, has been operated.	simultaneously.
	Sidelamps	fixed.	The lighting stalk is in the
			"Sidelamps" position.

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1				Warning lamp		is on	Cause	Action/Observations
					Dipped beam		The lighting stalk is in the
						fixed.	"Dipped beam headlamps"
					headlamps
							position.
					Main beam	fixed.	The lighting stalk is pulled	Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
					headlamps		towards you.	headlamps.
					Front	fixed.	The front foglamps are	Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
					foglamps		switched on.	switch off the front foglamps.
					Rear	fixed.	The rear foglamps are	Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
					foglamps		switched on.	the rear foglamps.
								Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
								starting.
					Diesel engine		The ignition switch is at the	The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
						fixed.		determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
					pre-heating		2nd position (ignition on).	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
							The parking brake is	warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake
								pedal.
					Parking brake	fixed.	applied or not properly	Observe the safety recommendations.
							released.
								For further information on the parking brake, refer
								to the "Driving" section.

M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp		is on	Cause	Action/Observations	1
	Engine		On starting the engine,	After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
		fixed blue.		indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
	coolant		it indicates that the engine	In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
	temperature		is cold.
				hard until the warning lamp has switched off.
			When the vehicle stops (red	The warning lamp goes off and the engine
		fixed.	lights, traffic jams, ...) the
			Stop & Start system has	restarts automatically in START mode, as soon
			put the engine into STOP	as you want to move off.
			mode.
	Stop & Start
			STOP mode is temporarily
		flashes for a	unavailable.	Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special
		few seconds,	or
				cases with STOP mode and START mode.
		then goes off.	START mode is invoked
			automatically.
			The control switch, located
			in the glove box, is in	Turn the control switch to the "OFF" position
	Passenger's		the "ON" position.
		fixed.		to deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
	airbag		The passenger's front	In this case you can install a rear-facing child
	system		airbag is activated.
				seat.
			In this case, do not install a
			rear-facing child seat.

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1	Warning lamp	is on	Cause	Action/Observations
				With an electronic gearbox, press the brake
				pedal to start the engine (lever in position N).
				With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
			The brake pedal must be	running, press the brake pedal before releasing
		fixed.		the parking brake, to unlock the lever and come
			pressed.
				out of position P.
	Foot on the			If you wish to release the parking brake without
				pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
	brake pedal			remain on.

With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the

flashing. vehicle on an incline using Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake. the accelerator for too long,

the clutch overheats.

	Automatic	fixed.	The wiper control is pushed	Automatic front wiping is activated.
	wiping		downwards.

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