Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
u s i n g a n o t h e r b a t t e r y .
Access to the battery Starting using another battery
Connect the red cable to the posi-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of
the slave battery B .
Connect the other end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal (-)
o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A .
S t a r t t h e s l a v e v e h i c l e .
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine
r u n .
Wait until the engine returns to idle
a n d d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
T h e b a t t e r y i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the interior
lever, then the exterior lever,
secure the bonnet strut,
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
unclip the fuse box to remove the
b a t t e r y , i f n e c e s s a r y .
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w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
l e a d . T h e y m u s t b e d i s p o s e d o f i n
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e v e -
h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and con-
n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v -
ered with sulphate (whitish or green-
ish deposit), remove them and clean
t h e m .
At the risk of discharging the bat-
tery, the deactivated functions can
b e r e a c t i v a t e d m a n u a l l y .
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
c h a r g e r e m a i n i n g i n t h e b a t t e r y .
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reacti-
vated automatically as soon as condi-
t i o n s p e r m i t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h . Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit in-
i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s .
H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n -
countered following this operation,
c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
s y s t e m .
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w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
l e a d . T h e y m u s t b e d i s p o s e d o f i n
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e v e -
h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and con-
n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v -
ered with sulphate (whitish or green-
ish deposit), remove them and clean
t h e m .
At the risk of discharging the bat-
tery, the deactivated functions can
b e r e a c t i v a t e d m a n u a l l y .
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
c h a r g e r e m a i n i n g i n t h e b a t t e r y .
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reacti-
vated automatically as soon as condi-
t i o n s p e r m i t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h . Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit in-
i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s .
H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n -
countered following this operation,
c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
s y s t e m .
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A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e e n g i n e
from starting (refer to the corre-
s p o n d i n g p a r a g r a p h ) .
If the telephone is being used at
the same time with the MyWay au-
dio navigation, it will be interrupted
a f t e r 1 0 m i n u t e s .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of
use of certain functions to conserve a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n t h e b a t t e r y .
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
e q u i p m e n t , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s , d i p p e d
h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a
maximum combined duration of thirty
m i n u t e s . Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
g i n e a n d l e t i t r u n f o r a f e w m i n u t e s .
The time available to you will then be
double the duration for which the en-
g i n e i s l e f t r u n n i n g . H o w e v e r , t h i s p e r i o d
w i l l a l w a y s b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y
m i n u t e s .
Switching to economy mode
Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multifunction
display indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
t i v e f u n c t i o n s a r e p u t o n s t a n d b y .
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
o f t o o l s .
Removing a front or rear wiper
blade
R a i s e t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g w i p e r a r m .
U n c l i p t h e w i p e r b l a d e a n d r e m o v e i t .
Fitting a front or rear wiper blade
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi t t e d o n t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e o f t h e
v e h i c l e .
Put the corresponding new wiper
b l a d e i n p l a c e a n d c l i p i t .
F o l d d o w n t h e w i p e r a r m c a r e f u l l y .
Before removing a front wiper blade
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wipers stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n .
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
b o n n e t .
After fitting a front wiper blade
S w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
Operate the wipers stalk again to
p a r k t h e w i p e r b l a d e s .
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l .
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed under the
b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to it:
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 towing eye from the tool
h o l d e r . When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
b a r .
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r . Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
t e m p e r a t u r e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d . Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
i n g t h e r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . A b o v e
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
details of the weights and towing loads
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
p r e - e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r
of the vehicle, in accordance with
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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FITTING ROOF BARS
Maximum authorised weight on
t h e r o o f r a c k : 6 0 k g .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the
p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d t o a v o i d d a m -
a g i n g t h e r o o f b a r s a n d t h e fi x i n g s
o n t h e r o o f .
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting ob-
jects which are longer than the
v e h i c l e .
T o fi t l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d / o r t r a n s v e r s e r o o f
b a r s , v i s i t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of accessories and genuine parts from the CITROËN
n e t w o r k .
T h e y a l l b e n e fi t f r o m t h e C I T R O Ë N w a r r a n t y a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
These accessories and parts, having been tested and approved f or reliability and
s a f e t y , a r e a l l a d a p t e d t o y o u r C I T R O Ë N v e h i c l e .
The product range offered by Accessories is structured around 5 categ ories:
P R O T E C T I O N - T O U R I N G - I N - C A R T E C H N O L O G Y - S T Y L I N G - U N I V E R S A L .
"Styling":
seat covers compatible with side air
bags, aluminium gear lever knob, fog
l a m p s , s u n r o o f , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , s p o i l e r ,
styling strips, alloy wheels, trims, sport
e x h a u s t , b o d y w o r k k i t . . .
"Protection":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
w h e e l l o c k s , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n i n g t r i a n -
gle, safety jacket, stolen vehicle track-
i n g s y s t e m , d o g g u a r d , s n o w c h a i n s . . .
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
"In-car technology":
Bluetooth
®
hands free kit, audio sys-
tems, portable navigation system,
a u x i l i a r y a u d i o c a b l e ( e . g . f o r a n M P 3
connection), loudspeakers, USB Box,
p o r t a b l e v i d e o s c r e e n . . .
"Touring":
mats * , boot tray, sun blinds, roof bars,
towbar, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, dog
guard, luggage net, booster seats and
c h i l d s e a t s . . . "Universal":
screenwash, interior and exterior main-
t e n a n c e a n d c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t s .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory
to have a safety jacket, warning tri-
angle and spare bulbs available in
t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may re-
sult in a failure of your vehicle's
e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n -
i n g . Y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o c o n t a c t
a CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
e q u i p m e n t a n d a c c e s s o r i e s .
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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0
PETROL ENGINES
VTi 95 VTi 120
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 397 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 75 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 70 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 5 660
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 136 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 250
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yes yes
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
E n g i n e ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 4.25 4.25
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9
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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HZC
DIESEL ENGINES
HDi 90 HDi 110 PEF
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 560 1 560
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW) 66 80
Max power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 215 240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter yes yes
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r no yes
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
E n g i n e ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 3.25 3.25
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9