Citroen C3 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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CHECKS
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
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
CHECKS
Battery
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,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
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 environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),

replace them twice as often if neces-
sary (refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
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 equiv-
alent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
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 Manual parking br ake
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 system, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn. For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be
done 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 level checking interval
for this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair of a tyre
so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder. Description of the kit
The speed limit sticker I must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel is
in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.

A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B. On "I" /off "O" switch.

C. Defl ation button.

D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E. Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various infl ation adaptors for accessories, such as balls,
bicycle tyres...
F. Sealant cartridge.

G. White pipe with cap for repair.

H. Black pipe for infl ation.

I. Speed limit sticker.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Repair procedure
1. Sealing
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre. Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the selector A to the
"SEALANT" position.

 Check that the switch B is in
position "O" .
 Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

 Unscrew the cap from the white
pipe.

 Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indi-
cates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a CITROËN dealer for
assistance.

 Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B to position "I" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
 Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the
kit to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
2. Infl ation

 Turn the selector A to the
"AIR" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-
sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer for as-
sistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).

 Visit a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
You must inform the techni- cian that you have used this
kit. After inspection, the techni-
cian will inform you whether the
tyre can be repaired or must be
replaced.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing the cartridge

 Stow the black pipe.

 Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

 Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers. Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories.

 Turn the selector A to the
"Air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors supplied with the kit fi rst.
 Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-
sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

 Remove the kit then stow it.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:

 open the boot,

 remove the boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the box containing the tools,

 remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve passage
hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts (if
your vehicle has them).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or of the "space-saver"
type.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to tools" on the previous page.
Taking out the wheel

 Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and
remove it.

 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in its housing.

 Refi t the yellow central bolt in the
centre of the wheel.

 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

 Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.

 Put the box back in place and clip it.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst gear to
lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
You must ensure that the occu-
pants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 (with
allow wheels only).

 Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).

 Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

 Remove the wheel.