Citroen C3 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals fi rst.
Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
collection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger

 Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.

 Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of the
charger.

 Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-).


Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of
certain functions according to the level
of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily de-
activates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left
unused for more than one month. Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if minor problems
persist following this operation,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you should yourself reini-
tialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
system.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
rupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.

 In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting

 At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fi tted to
the passenger side of the vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pull-
ing at the bottom right of the cover.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed under the
boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 remove the movable boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the towing eye from the tool
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a
removable towing eye.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FITTING ROOF BARS
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack: 60 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the
profi le of the road to avoid damag-
ing the roof bars and the fi xings on
the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting objects
which are longer than the vehicle.
To fi t longitudinal and/or transverse roof
bars, visit your CITROËN dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of accessories and genuine parts from the CITROËN
dealer network.
They all benefi t from the CITROËN warranty and recommendation .
These accessories and parts, having been tested and approved f or reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your CITROËN vehicle.
The product range is structured around 5 categories:
"Styling":
seat covers, 15, 16 and 17 inch alloy
wheels, wheel embellishers, styling
strips...
"Protection":
anti-theft alarm, fi rst aid kit, warning tri-
angle, high visibility jacket, snow chains
and non-slip covers, front foglamp kit,
parking assistance system...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
"In-car technology":
Bluetooth
®
hands free kit, audio sys-
tems, portable navigation system,
auxiliary audio cable (e.g. for an MP3
connection), loudspeakers, USB Box,
portable video screen...
"Comfort and Leisure":
mats * , boot tray, sun blinds, roof bars,
towbar, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, dog
guard, luggage net, booster seats and
child seats... "Universal":
screenwash fl uid, maintenance and clean-
ing products for interior and exterior.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulso-
ry to have a high visibilty jacket,
warning triangle and spare bulbs
available in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recom-
mended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's elec-
tronic system and excessive power
consumption.
Please take note of this specifi c
warning. You are advised to contact
your dealer to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:

SH...
8FSC 5FW0

PETROL ENGINES
VTi 95 VTi 120
Cubic capacity (cc) 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)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 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 (cc) 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
Particle emission fi lter no yes

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.25 3.25
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120

Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0
- Unladen weight 1 259 1 290
- Kerb weight 1 334 1 365
- Payload 483 463
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 742 1 753
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 592 2 603
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 850 850
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 100 1 100
- Unbraked trailer 650 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines
HDi 90 HDi 110 PEF

Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HZC
- Unladen weight 1 289 1 333
- Kerb weight 1 364 1 408
- Payload 482 462
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 771 1 795
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 2 971 2 745
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 950/1 200 950
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 200 1 200
- Unbraked trailer 675 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.