check engine Citroen C3 PICASSO 2012 1.G User Guide

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SAFETY
The ESP/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding wheels (tyres
and rims), braking components,
electronic components and as-
sembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.

)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button, locat-
ed in the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button
comes on, this indicates that
the ASR and ESP systems are deacti-
vated.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.

Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multi-
function screen, this indicates a
malfunction of these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
TRAJECTORY CONTROLSYSTEMS


The anti-slip regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver, within
the limits of the laws of physics.


Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme (ESP)
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.

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SAFETY


1.
Front and/or rear seat belts not
fastened/unfastened warning lamp.

2.
Front left seat belt warning lamp.

3.
Front right seat belt warning lamp.

4.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

5.
Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

6.
Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp display
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
force limiter (with the exception of the
rear centre seat).

Locking

When the rear side side belts are not being
used, you can lock them in place. To do so:


)
Raise the grip A
to its maximum
height.

Fastening


)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.


Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
display
When the ignition is switched on, the corre-
sponding warning lamps 4
, 5
and 6
come
on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if
the seat belt is not fastened.
When the engine is running or the vehicle
is moving, the corresponding warning
lamp 4
, 5
or 6
comes on in red, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen, if a rear pas-
senger has unfastened their seat belt.

Unfastening


)
Press the red button on the buckle.

)
Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

The corresponding warning lamp 2
or 3

comes on in red on the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamp
display if the seat belt is not fastened or
is unfastened.

Seat belt unfastened warning lamp

This warning lamp comes on, either
on the instrument panel or on the
seat belt and passenger's front airbag
warning lamp display, when one or
more rear passengers unfasten their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp fl ashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of in-
creasing volume. Once these two minutes
have elapsed, this warning lamp remains
on until the one or more rear passengers
fasten their seat belt.

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DRIVING

Manual mode



)
Select position M
.
You can change mode at any
time, be moving the gear lever
from M
to A
or the other way
round.
Reverse

To engage reverse gear R
, the vehicle
must be immobilised with your foot on
the brake pedal.


)
Select position R
.

At very low speed, if reverse gear is re-
quested, this will only be acted on when
the vehicle is immobilised.
At high speed, if reverse gear is re-
quested, the N
indicator fl ashes and the
gearbox goes into neutral. To engage a
gear again, put the gear lever in posi-
tion A
or M
.



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you
can:


- move to position N
to engage neutral,
or

- leave the gear engaged; in this
case, it will not be possible to move
the vehicle.
In all cases when parking, you
must apply the parking brake

to immobilise the vehicle.

When immobilising the vehicle,
with the engine running, you
must place the gear lever in
neutral N
.
Temporary control of gear changing
You can temporarily take over control
of gear changing using the "+"
and "-"

steering mounted paddles: if the engine
speed allows, the request to change
gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate
certain situations such as overtaking a
vehicle or the approach to a corner.
After a few moments without any ac-
tion on the control paddles, the gear-
box resumes automatic control of the
gears.

The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument
panel screen.
The gear change requests are only acted
on if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelera-
tor during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.

Operating fault

With the ignition on, the fl ashing of AUTO
,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, indicates a mal-
function of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Never select neutral N
while the
vehicle is moving.

Engagement of reverse gear is ac-
companied by an audible signal.

Before carrying out any work in
the engine compartment, ensure
that the gear lever is in neutral N

and that the parking brake is ap-
plied.

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DRIVING
HILL START ASSIST (WITH THE 6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM)
System which holds your vehicle tempo-
rarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a slope, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:


- the vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain conditions on a slope are
met,

- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
Operation

On an ascending slope, with the ve-
hicle stationary, the vehicle is held
momentarily when you release the
brake pedal:



- provided you are in automated mode
(position A
) or in manual mode
(position M
) on an electronic gearbox.

Do not leave the vehicle while it
is being held in the hill start as-
sist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle
with the engine running, manu-
ally apply the parking brake then
ensure that the parking brake
warning lamp is on (not fl ash-
ing) in the instrument panel.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged,
the vehicle is held momentarily when
you release the brake pedal.



Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system occurs,
these warning lamps come on. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop to have the system checked.

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DRIVING

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp
fl ashes then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall. It is then neces-
sary to switch off the ignition and start
the engine again using the key.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from automatic
operation of START mode.
Maintenance

This system requires a battery with a
special specifi cation and technology
(reference numbers available from a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of mal-
function of the system.

The Stop & Start system makes
use of advanced technology. All
work on this type of battery must
be done by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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CHECKS

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prefers

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128
CHECKS
BONNET

)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.

)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.

Closing



)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.



)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release le-
ver A
, located at the bottom of the
door aperture.
The location of the interior bon-
net release lever prevents open-
ing of the bonnet while the front
left door is closed.

Opening







Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automat-
ic change to START mode. Do not open the bonnet in high
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
bonnet stay with care (risk of
burns).

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CHECKS
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDI en-
gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump
and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.



)
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve li-
tres of Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Depending on version, unclip the
cover to gain access to the priming
pump.

)
Squeeze and release the priming
pump until resistance is felt (could
be from the fi rst application) and fuel
appears in the transparent pipe with
the green connector.

)
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

)
Depending on version, put the cover
back in position and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi rst attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.

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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES


1.
Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air fi lter.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES


1.
Screenwash fl uid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air fi lter.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

9.
Priming pump (on fuel fi lter).