bonnet Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Contents
Direction indicators 114
Hazard warning lamps 114
Horn 114
Emergency or assistance call 115
Braking assistance systems 115
Tr ajectory control systems 117
Front seat belts 118
Airbags 122
Safety
Parking brake 126
6-speed manual gearbox 126
Gear effi ciency indicator 127
6-speed electronic gearbox system 128
Hill start assist 132
Stop & Start 133
Speed limiter 136
Cruise control 138
Rear parking sensors 140
Reversing camera 142
Driving
Emergency or assistance 199
eMyWay 201
Audio system 255
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 144
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 145
Petrol engines 146
Diesel engines 147
Checking levels 148
Checks 150
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 152
Changing a wheel 157
Changing a bulb 164
Changing a fuse 173
Battery 180
Energy economy mode 182
Changing a wiper blade 183
To w i ng the vehicle 184
To w i ng a trailer 186
Fitting roof bars 187
Accessories 188
Snow chains 190
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 191
Petrol weights 192
LPG engines 193
LPG weights 194
Diesel engines 195
Diesel weights 196
Dimensions 197
Identifi cation markings 198

Familiarisation
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2-position adjustable boot

This adjustable boot floor with two positions
allows you to:


- maximise the volume of the boot,

- par tition the boot
(storing of the rear parcel shelf...),

- obtain a flat floor from the boot opening to
the front seats, when the rear bench seat is
in the folded and fully back position.
1.
Unlocking the vehicle.2.
Opening the boot.
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1A.Interior release lever.
B.Exterior safety catch. C.Bonnet stay.
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Bonnet

Opening

Familiarisation
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1. Cruise control / speed limiter switches. 2.
Steering wheel adjustment control.3.Lighting and direction indicator control stalk. 4.
Instrument panel. 5.
Driver's airbag.Horn.
6.Gear lever.
7. Bonnet release.
8.Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear electric windows and doors deactivation control.9. Fusebox.10.Manual headlamp height adjustment. 11.
Front side window demisting vent.12 .Windscreen demisting vent.


Instruments and controls

Familiarisation
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Driving safely
Going into engine STOP mode



- gear lever in position A
or M, when you
release the brake pedal,

- or
gear lever in position N
and brake pedal
released, when you change to position Aor AM,
- or when you engage reverse.
Stop & Start

The "ECO"warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
automatically goes into standby with the electronic gearbox system
:
- at speeds below 5 mph
(8 km/h, when you
press the brake pedal or when you put thegear lever in position N .



Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off and
the engine restar ts automatically with
the electronic gearbox system:
In some circumstances,
STOP mode may not
be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashesfor few seconds, then goes off. In some circumstances
STA R T m o d e m ay be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.


Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the warninglamp in the button comes on.


Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition using the key.


The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
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Visibility
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Vertical windscreen wiper
position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation

This is controlled manually by the driver bypushing the stalk downwards to the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers ver tically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.


Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver bymoving the stalk upwards then returning it to position "0".
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

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Driving
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes thencomes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
In the event o
f a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps in the instrument panel come on. It is thennecessary to switch off the ignition and star t
the engine again using the key.


Maintenance
This system requires a battery with a specialspecification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the system.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,deactivate the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of STA R T m o d e .


The Stop & Star t system makes use of advanced technology. All workon this type of battery must be doneby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.

Press the "ECO OFF"switch again.
The system is active again; this is con
firmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
The system is reactivated automatically at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

Checks
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Bonnet
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the leftand 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 lever A , located at the bottom of the door aper ture.
Opening
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to START mode.

The location of the interior bonnetrelease lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front left door is closed.

Do not open the bonnet in high winds.

When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the bonnet stay with care (risk of burns).

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Checks
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from thefirst application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.)Depending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.

If the engine does not star t at the firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter. I
f your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, 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.

Checks
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Checking levels
Brake fluid level Oil level


The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using theoil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.

Engine oil change

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.

Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t at any time (even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up. It will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.

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Battery


Access to the battery
Starting using another
battery
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B . )Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of your vehicle .)Start the slave vehicle.)Operate the star ter of the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
)Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables. The batter
y is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:)
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch, )
secure the bonnet stay, )
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.

The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Star t system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting thebattery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery.


After refitting the battery by a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop, theStop & Start system will only beactive after a continuous period of immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which depends on the climatic conditions and the state of charge of thebattery (up to about 8 hours).