Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s re-
commendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when neces-
sary.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
r e f e r t o t h e " P r a c t i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n " s e c -
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them
t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer to
the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d -
verse effect on the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
r e f e r t o t h e " P r a c t i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n " s e c -
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them
t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer to
the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d -
verse effect on the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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CHECKS Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads Parking brake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is no-
ticed, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the checking interval for this
component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
lift up the boot carpet,
remove the box containing the
tools,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x . A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. W h e e l b r a c e .
Permits removal of the wheel trim a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
b o l t s .
2. J a c k w i t h i n t e g r a l h a n d l e .
P e r m i t s r a i s i n g o f t h e v e h i c l e .
3. " B o l t c o v e r " t o o l .
Permits removal of the bolt pro- t e c t o r s ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
List of tools
Other accessories
6. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
v e h i c l e " .
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , de-
t a c h t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e w h e e l -
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
s a g e h o l e .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
e d g e w i t h t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
4. C e n t r i n g g u i d e .
P e r m i t s t h e r e fi t t i n g o f a n a l l o y w h e e l o n t h e h u b .
5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts (lo-
c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
b o l t s .
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
v i d e d w i t h t h e v e h i c l e .
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Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t t h e
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space- saving" type
s p a r e w h e e l . T h e w h e e l i s s e c u r e d b y
t h e c o n i c a l c o n t a c t o f e a c h b o l t .
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed under the
b o o t fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or of the "space saving"
t y p e .
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
o u s p a g e .
Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and
r e m o v e i t .
Raise the spare wheel towards you
f r o m t h e r e a r .
T a k e t h e w h e e l o u t o f t h e b o o t .
Putting the wheel back in place
P u t t h e w h e e l b a c k i n i t s h o u s i n g .
R e fi t t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t i n t h e
c e n t r e o f t h e w h e e l .
Tighten fully until the central bolt
c l i c k s t o r e t a i n t h e w h e e l c o r r e c t l y .
Put the polystyrene storage box
b a c k i n p l a c e .
P u t t h e b o x b a c k i n p l a c e a n d c l i p i t .
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
d o e s n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : t h e g r o u n d
must be level, stable and non-
s l i p p e r y .
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r t o
l o c k t h e w h e e l s .
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
w h e e l t o b e c h a n g e d .
It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
a n d w a i t w h e r e t h e y a r e s a f e .
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
s t a n d .
Removing the wheel
List of operations
Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 .
Fit the anti-theft socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to unlock the anti-theft
b o l t .
Unlock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y .
Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underframe, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
c h a n g e d .
Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d . E n s u r e
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B u s e d .
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi c i e n t s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e w h e e l a n d
the ground to admit the spare (not
p u n c t u r e d ) w h e e l e a s i l y .
Remove the bolts and store them in
a c l e a n p l a c e .
R e m o v e t h e w h e e l .
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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
b o o t c o r r e c t l y , fi r s t r e m o v e t h e c e n -
t r a l c o v e r .
When using the "space-saving"
type spare wheel, do not exceed
5 0 m p h ( 8 0 k m / h ) .
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer
w i t h o u t d e l a y .
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Fitting the wheel
List of operations
Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4 .
Screw in the bolts by hand as far as
p o s s i b l e .
Pre-tighten the anti-theft bolt using
the wheelbrace 1 fi t t e d w i t h t h e a n t i -
theft socket 5 .
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y .
L o w e r t h e v e h i c l e f u l l y .
Fold the jack 2 a n d d e t a c h i t .
Lock the anti-theft bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi t t e d w i t h t h e a n t i -
theft socket 5 .
Lock the other bolts using the wheel-
brace 1 o n l y .
R e fi t t h e c h r o m e d b o l t c o v e r s o n
e a c h o f t h e b o l t s .
S t o r e t h e t o o l s i n t h e b o x .
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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
w i t h a n e w b u l b .
Front lights
1. Direction indicators (H21 W amber).
2. Dipped headlamps (H7-55 W).
3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55 W).
4. Side lights (W 5 W).
5. Fog lamps (PSX24 W).
In certain climatic conditions
(low temperature, humidity), the
presence of condensation on
the inside of the headlamp and
light glass is normal ; it disap-
pears a few minutes after the lights
a r e s w i t c h e d o n .
Handle the bulbs using a dry
c l o t h .
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
carbonate lenses, coated with a
protective varnish:
do not clean them with a dry
or abrasive cloth or using a
detergent or solvent product,
use a sponge and soapy water,
when using a high pressure
washer on stubborn dirt, do not
spend too long on the head-
lamps, lights and their sur-
rounds to avoid damaging their
v a r n i s h a n d t h e i r s e a l s .
Changing direction indicator bulbs Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
s p e c i fi c a t i o n s a n d c o l o u r .
R e m o v e t h e p l a s t i c p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r .
Pull the bulb-holder and replace the
b u l b .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , c l o s e t h e p l a s t i c
cover carefully to guarantee the
s e a l i n g o f t h e h e a d l a m p . If either of the direction indicator
w a r n i n g l i g h t s i s fl a s h i n g q u i c k l y ,
o n e o f t h e b u l b s i s f a u l t y .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Contact a CITROËN dealer to obtain re-
p l a c e m e n t r e p e a t e r s .
Insert a screwdriver on the edge of
t h e r e p e a t e r .
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
p e a t e r a n d r e m o v e i t .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e r e p e a t e r c o n n e c t o r .
When removing:
- be careful not to damage the paint- work of your vehicle with the screw-
driver,
- do not allow the wire and the con- n e c t o r t o s l i d e i n s i d e t h e w i n g .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b c o n n e c t o r .
Move the springs to release the
b u l b .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
Changing side light bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
P u l l t h e b u l b - h o l d e r .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b a n d r e p l a c e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
Changing dipped headlamp bulbs
Remove the protective plastic cover
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
T u r n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y a q u a r t e r
t u r n .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
r e v e r s e o r d e r .
I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e a n y d i f fi c u l t y
in replacing bulbs, contact your
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .