gearbox Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G User Guide

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Driving
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Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO,accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, indicates a malfunction
of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
In all cases when parking, you mustapply the parking braketo immobilise the vehicle.


When immobilising the vehicle, with theengine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.


Before carrying out any work in theengine compar tment, ensure that thegear lever is in neutral Nand that theparking brake is applied. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can:


- move to position Nto engage neutral,

or

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.

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Hill start assist
(with the 6-speed
electronic gearbox
system)
System which holds your vehicle temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when star ting on a slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is onl
y active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- certain conditions on a slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated. On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehiclestationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:

- provided you are in automated mode (position A) or in manual mode (position AM)on an electronic gearbox.On a descendin
g slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when yourelease the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the hill star t assist phase.If you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running, manually applythe parking brake then ensure that theparking brake warning lamp is on (notflashing) in the instrument panel.


Operation

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Stop & Start
The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox
system, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put thegear lever in position N.
A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.


Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal
.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...

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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"warning lamp goes
off and the engine star ts with the electronic gearboxsystem:
- gear lever in position Aor M
, when yourelease the brake pedal,
- or gear lever in position Nand the brake pedal released, when you move the gear lever to position A
or M,- or when you engage reverse gear.



Special cases: START invoked
automatically
For reasons of safety and for your comfort,START mode is invoked automatically when:


- you open the driver's door,

- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph(11 k m/h) with the electronic gearbox system,

- some special conditions (battery charge,engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.

Deactivation
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch todeactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lampcoming on accompanied by a message in the screen.


If the system has been deactivatedin STOP mode, the engine restartsimmediately.

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Checks
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Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking inter val for this component.
For in
formation on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Brake wear depends on the styleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition o
f the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
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Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. Checkin
g this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

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Practical information
181

Charging the battery using
a battery charger









Load reduction mode
)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.

Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.Do not push the vehicle to star t theengine if your vehicle is fitted with an electronic gearbox.
Batteries contain harmful substances suchas sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, bediscarded with household waste.Ta k e used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collectionpoint.
System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
Th
e deactivated functions are reactivatedautomatically as soon as conditions permit.

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )remove the adjustable boot floor, )lift up the boot carpet, )remove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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Technical data
191
*
For Russia only.

**
The maximum power quoted is the type approved value obtained on a test bed, under the conditions defined in European legislation (directive 1999/99/CE).
PETROL ENGINESVTi 95VTi 115*VTi 120VTi 115 *VTi 120
Model codes:SH...8FP05FJ0*5FS05FJ8/P *5FS8/P

Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397 1 598 1 598
Bore x stroke
(mm)
77 x 75

77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8

Max power: EU standard (kW) **
70
84 *

88
84 *

88

Max power en
gine speed (rpm) 6 000
5 200
*
6 000
5 200
*6 000

Max torque: EU standard (Nm)13 6160
160

Max torque en
gine speed (rpm)
4 000

4 250

4 250


Fuel Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded

Catal
ytic converter yesyes yes
GEARBOXE
S
Manual(5-speed)
Manual (5-speed)Electronic gearbox system (6-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES
(in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement)
4.254.25 4.25
























Engines and gearboxes

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
* For Russia only. ** 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 towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
PETROL ENGINESVTi 95VTi 115*VTi 120VTi 115 * VTi 120
GearboxesManualManualElectronic gearbox system (6-speed)
Model codes:SH...8FP05FJ0 *5FS05FJ8/P *5FS8/P


- Unladen wei
ght 1 201
1 204 1 205


- Kerb wei
ght
1 276
1 279

1 280



-
Payload
546
549
564
-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)1747

1 753
1 769

-
Gross train weight (GTW)on a 12% gradient
2 597
2 603

2 619
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10% or 12% gradient 850
850850

- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within theGTW limit)1 100

1 100
1 100



-
Unbraked trailer
635
635
640



- Recommended nose weight
54 54 54

Weights and towed loads (kg)

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Technical data
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LPG ENGINEVTi 95
Model codes:SH...8FN0/GPL
Cubic capacit
y (cc)
1 397
Bore x stroke
(mm) 77 x 75
Max. power: EU standard
(kW) *
70

Max. power speed
(rpm)
6 000

Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)
13 6

Max. torque speed (rpm)

4 000

Fuel LPG / Unleaded

Catal
ytic converter

Yes
GEARBOX

Manual(5-speed)

OIL CAPACITY (in litres)
En
gine (with filter replacement)
4.25


*
The maximum power quoted is the type approved value obtained on a test bed, under the conditions defined in European legislation (directive 1999/99/CE).
























Engine and gearbox