ESP Citroen C3 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
S y s t e m c o m p r i s i n g f o u r p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
t r e e , g a t e , e t c . ) b e h i n d t h e v e h i c l e . H o w -
ever, it cannot detect obstacles located
just below the bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar
object may be detected at the be-
ginning of the manoeuvre, but may
no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h e p r o x i m i t y i n -
f o r m a t i o n i s g i v e n b y :
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle,
- a graphic in the multifunction screen, with blocks which become increas-
ingly closer to the vehicle. The parking sensors system cannot,
in any circumstances, take the place
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
Detection zone
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
y o u e x i t r e v e r s e g e a r , t h e s y s t e m b e -
comes inactive.
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CHECKS
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 using the dipstick. 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.
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
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
ignition 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 o p e r -
ate after the vehicle has been switched
o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s c o l d .
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.
Engine oil change
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.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. 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
meet the DOT4 standard.
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.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Screenwash fluid level
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 system 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.
Top up the level when neces-
sary.
Take care when carrying out checks
under the bonnet as some parts of
the engine can be very hot (risk of
burns).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing foglamp/reversing lamp
bulbs
open the boot,
press on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers,
disconnect the lamp connector,
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 ,
remove the bulb and replace it.
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 -
verse order. Changing the third brake lamp bulbs
(4 W5W bulbs)
open the boot,
remove the two plugs located on the
boot inner panel,
press on the body of the lamp with
2 screwdrivers to remove it from its
housing,
turn the corresponding bulb-holder
a q u a r t e r t u r n ,
pull the bulb and replace it.
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 -
verse order. Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
insert a thin screwdriver into one of
t h e l e n s ’ e x t e r i o r h o l e s ,
push it outwards to unclip,
remove the lens,
pull the bulb and replace it.
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 -
verse order.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION CITROËN will not accept respon-
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti-
fying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not
supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in
accordance with its instructions,
in particular when the combined
consumption of all of the addition-
a l e q u i p m e n t c o n n e c t e d e x c e e d s
1 0 m i l l i a m p e r e s .
Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle’s electrical system is
designed to operate with standard
o r o p t i o n a l e q u i p m e n t .
Before installing other electrical
e q u i p m e n t o r a c c e s s o r i e s o n y o u r
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer.
CHANGING A FUSE
Procedure for replacing a failed fuse
with a new fuse to rectify a failure of the
corresponding function.
Access to the tools
T h e e x t r a c t i o n t w e e z e r a n d t h e s p a r e
fuse storage compartment are installed
o n t h e b a c k o f t h e d a s h b o a r d f u s e b o x
cover.
For access to them:
O p e n t h e g l o v e b o x ,
unclip the fuse access cover by pulling
on the side,
remove the cover completely,
r e m o v e t h e t w e e z e r . Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of
t h e f a i l u r e m u s t b e i d e n t i fi e d a n d r e c t i -
fi e d .
Identify the failed fuse by checking
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f i t s fi l a m e n t .
U s e t h e s p e c i a l t w e e z e r t o e x t r a c t
the fuse from its housing.
Always replace the faulty fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.
Check that the number marked on
t h e f u s e b o x , t h e r a t i n g m a r k e d o n
the fuse and the following tables all
agree.
Good Failed
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Engine compartment fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e e n g i n e
compartment near the battery (left-hand
s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
Unclip the cover.
Change the fuse (see corresponding
p a r a g r a p h ) .
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e
cover carefully to guarantee the
s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x . Fuse table
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 20 A Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control,
multifunction engine control main relay.
F2 15 A Horn.
F3 10 A F r o n t / r e a r w a s h - w i p e .
F4 20 A Daytime running lamps.
F5 15 A D i e s e l h e a t e r ( d i e s e l e n g i n e ) , f u e l p u m p ( p e t r o l
e n g i n e ) .
F6 10 A A B S / E S P c o n t r o l u n i t , A B S / E S P c u t - o f f r e l a y ,
secondary stop switch.
F7 10 A Electrical power steering.
F8 25 A Starter control.
F9 10 A Switching and protection unit.
F10 30 A Diesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and
i g n i t i o n c o i l s ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) .
F11 40 A Air conditioning blower.
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 30 A W i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s s l o w / f a s t s p e e d .
F13 40 A B u i l t - i n s y s t e m s i n t e r f a c e s u p p l y ( i g n i t i o n p o s i t i v e ) .
F14 30 A V a l v e t r o n i c s u p p l y ( p e t r o l ) .
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.
F19 15 A M u l t i f u n c t i o n e n g i n e c o n t r o l s u p p l y ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) ,
a i r c o o l i n g s o l e n o i d v a l v e s ( D i e s e l ) .
F20 10 A M u l t i f u n c t i o n e n g i n e c o n t r o l s u p p l y ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) ,
T u r b o p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t i o n v a l v e ( D i e s e l ) , e n g i n e
c o o l a n t l e v e l d e t e c t o r ( D i e s e l ) .
F21 5 A Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
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 .
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-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
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
deactivates 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 Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
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 .
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-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) ,
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
deactivates 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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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 on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
r u p t e d a f t e r 1 0 m i n u t e s .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period 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
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d p e r i o d o f
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
m a t i c a l l y t h e n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
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
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 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
A t t h e f r o n t , c h e c k t h e s i z e o f t h e w i p e r
b l a d e a s t h e s h o r t e r b l a d e i s fi t t e d t o
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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SELECTING A STATION
When the current radio station is displayed on the screen, press the dial.
T h e r a d i o s o u r c e s h o r t - c u t s m e n u a p p e a r s a n d p r o v i d e s a c c e s s t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s h o r t - c u t s :
S e l e c t t h e f u n c t i o n r e q u i r e d a n d p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t o g a i n access to the corresponding settings.
TA
R D S , i f d i s p l a y e d , a l l o w s y o u t o c o n t i n u e l i s t e n i n g t o t h e s a m e s t a t i o n b y a u t o m a t i c r e t u n i n g t o a l t e r n a t i v e f r e q u e n c i e s . H o w e v e r , i n c e r t a i n c o n d i t i o n s , c o v e r a g e o f a n R D S s t a t i o n m a y n o t b e assured throughout the entire country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of receptio n of the station during a journey.
T h e e x t e r n a l e n v i r o n m e n t ( h i l l , b u i l d i n g , t u n n e l , u n d e r g r o u n d c a r p a r k . . . ) m a y i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e r e c e p t i o n , i n c l u d i n g i n R D S f o l l o w i n g m o d e . T h i s phenomenon is a normal result of the way in which r adio waves are transmitted and does not in any way indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
RDS - REGIONAL MODE
P r e s s t h e R A D I O b u t t o n t o d i s p l a y the list of stations received locally sorted in alphabetical order.
S e l e c t t h e s t a t i o n r e q u i r e d b y t u r n i n g t h e d i a l a n d p r e s s t o c o n fi r m .
Regional prog.
Radiotext
RDS While listening to the radio, press one of the buttons to select the previous or next station on the list.
Press one of the buttons on the numeric keypad for more than 2 seconds to store the current station.
Press the button on the numeric keypad to recall the stored radi o station.
AM
A long press of one of the buttons starts the automatic search for a station with a lower or higher frequency.
RADIO