brake fluid Citroen C3 PICASSO 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Electronic
stability
programme
(ESP/ASR) flashing.
The ESP/
aS

R regulation is operating. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/
aS

R system has a fault.Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITRoËn
dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Braking fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the ST
oP a

nd ab
S
w

arning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(E
bFd) s

ystem has a fault.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Monitoring

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Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MaX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
a
d
d oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
a
d
d more oil if necessary.
F
a
f
ter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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.
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, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Checks

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Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the checking
interval for this component.For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
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.
Brake pads
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearboxonly use products recommended by
CITRoËn or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITR
oËn

selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN 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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Checks

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Paint colour code ........................................19 7
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............................66
Parcel shelf, rear
..................................... 9

2, 93
Parking brake


...................................... 123, 149
Parking sensors, rear ..................................137
Particle emission filter


........................147, 148
Passenger compartment filter


....................148
Player, C
d

MP3 ........................................... 261
Port, US
b


.................................... 2

41, 262, 264
Priming the fuel system
..............................142
Protecting children


..........94-96, 103, 104, 119
Puncture


...................................................... 150
Radio


.......................................... 233, 234, 259
Reading lamps, rear


...................................... 80
Rear foglamp ............................................... 168
Rear screen (demisting)


................................42
Recharging the battery
............................... 17

9
Reduction of electrical load


........................182
Regeneration of the particle emissions filter


.......................................... 148
Reinitialising the electric windows
................60
Reinitialising the remote control
................... 58
R

emote control
........................................ 5

6, 59
Removing a wheel
...................................... 15 8
Removing the mat


......................................... 86
Replacing bulbs


.................................. 163, 168
Replacing fuses
..............................

............172
Replacing the air filter


.................................148
Replacing the oil filter
................................. 14

8
N
O
P
R
navigation ........................................... 207, 208nu
mber plate lamps .................................... 16
8
oi

l change

................................................... 145
oi

l consumption

.......................................... 145
oil

filter
...............
......................................... 148
oi

l level .................................................. 2 2, 145
op

ening the bonnet
.................................... 1

41
op

ening the boot
..............................
......56, 65
op

ening the doors
...............................
...56, 62
op

ening the fuel filler flap
.............................67op

eration indicator lamps

......................11, 14
Main beam


............................................
70, 165
Maintenance

...................................................
8
Map reading lamps

...............................
8 0, 170
Markings, identification

...............................
197
Mat

................................................................
86
Menu, main

.................................................
258
Mini fuel level ................................................
67
Mirror, rear view ............................................
55
Mirrors, door .................................................. 54
Misfuel prevention
...............................
..........
69
Motor way function (direction indicators)
.......
10
7
Mountings for IS
oF
IX seats

.......................
102
MP3 C
d
.......................................................
261
Music media players ...................................
236
Labels, identification
................................... 19

7
Lamps, front


................................................
163
Lamps, warning and indicator

..........
11, 14, 15
LEd da
ytime running lamps
................. 74 , 16 7
Level, brake fluid

......................................... 14

6
Levels and checks

............................... 143 -147
Lighting bulbs (replacement)
.............. 16

3, 168
Lighting control stalk


..................................... 70
Lighting dimmer
..............................

.............. 23
Lighting, guide-me home


........................ 72, 73
Lighting, interior


.................................... 8 0, 170
Loading


................................................... 8, 187
Load reduction mode


.................................. 182
Load space cover

...............................

........... 90
Locating your vehicle
.................................... 57
L

ocking from the inside

................................. 63
L

ong objects, transporting
............................ 89
LP

G
.......

...................................................... 192
L
K
M
Jack ............................................................. 155
JACK socket ................................ 241, 262, 264
J
keeping children safe ......9 4-96, 103, 104, 119
Key in ignition warning ..................................57
Key with remote control
....................56, 57, 59
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