Citroen C3: Warning and indicator lamps / Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another
warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system, power steering or a major electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostics system(Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brake
Fixed.
The parking brake is applied or not properly released.
Braking
Fixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system is faulty. Carry out (1) and then (2).
Power steering (only on the LCD symbols instrument panel)
Fixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out (3).
Door(s) open
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed (speed less than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Fixed, associated with a message
identifying the access, accompanied by
an audible signal.
A door or the tailgate is not properly closed (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
Fixed or flashing, accompanied
by an
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.
Front left seat belt not fastened/unfastened
Fixed or flashing, accompanied
by an
audible signal.
The front left passenger seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.
Front right seat belt not fastened/unfastened
Fixed or flashing, accompanied
by an
audible signal.
The front right passenger seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.
12 V battery charge
Fixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.). Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning lamp does not go off when the engine is started, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure
Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum engine coolant temperature
Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled down before topping up the level, if necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Warning and indicator lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps)...
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Engine self-diagnostics system
Flashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2)...
Other information:
Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Changing a bulb
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Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Under-inflation detection
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