Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.G Owner's Guide
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by 
an audible signal and 
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is 
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the 
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment 
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one 
or more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection, 
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre 
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is 
between 350 miles (600 km) and 
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon 
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with 
the SERVICE warning 
lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is 
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid 
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating that 
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the 
starting inhibition system required 
by legislation prevents starting of the 
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the 
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to 
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section. 
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
 
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions 
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions 
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with 
the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic 
warning lamps, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
the remaining driving 
range. After confirmation of the fault with the 
emissions control system, you can 
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) 
before the engine starting inhibition 
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine starting inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
 call on a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Service indicator
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total distance.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
spanner symbolising the service operations comes 
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the 
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:  1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  560 miles (900 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation. The spanner remains on  to 
indicate that a service must be carried out 
soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the screen.
The point at which the next service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset, 
depending on the distance travelled and the 
time elapsed since the last service. System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule. For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
degree of deterioration of the engine oil 
is also taken into account (depending 
on the country of sale).
Indicators 
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The distance remaining may be 
weighted by the time factor, depending 
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come 
on if you have exceeded the period 
since the last service, indicated in the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
spanner may also be brought on earlier 
than expected, depending on the 
degree of deterioration of the engine oil 
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine 
oil depends on the driving conditions in 
which the vehicle is used.
Service overdue
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation. The spanner remains on.For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert 
may also be accompanied by the fixed 
illumination of the service warning lamp 
when the ignition is on.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner flashes  to indicate that the service 
must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:  the service is overdue by 180 miles 
(3 0 0 k m).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the screen indicates:
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your 
vehicle yourself:
F 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
zero reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the display indicates "=0" , release 
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the service 
information
You can access the service information at any 
time.
F
 
P
 ress the trip distance recorder zero reset 
button.
 T
he service information is displayed for a 
few seconds, then disappears. If you have to disconnect the battery 
following this operation, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the 
reset to be registered. 
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Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level correct
Oil level lowOil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric oil 
gauge, the engine oil level is no longer 
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should 
check the engine oil level using the 
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L"
, linked 
with the service warning lamp, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message in the 
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to 
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -"
. 
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
The level shown will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
30
 
minutes.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
gauge, information on the engine oil level is 
displayed for a few seconds in the instrument 
panel when the ignition is switched on, after the 
service information.
* Depending on version.
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Distance recordersLighting dimmer
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.It measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration.
Activation
When the lighting is on:
F
 p ress the button to change the brightness 
of the instruments and controls,
F
 
w
 hen the level of brightness required is 
reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on 
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, 
pressing the button does not have any effect.
Total distance recorder
When travelling abroad, you may 
have to change the units of distance: 
the display of road speed must be in 
the official units (miles or km) for the 
country. The change of units is done via 
the screen configuration menu, with the 
vehicle stationary. System for manual adjustment of the 
brightness of the instruments and controls to 
suit the ambient light level.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was 
reset to zero by the driver.
F
 
W
 ith the ignition on, press the button until 
zeros appear. 
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This displays the following information:
-  time,
-
 
date,
-
 
a
 mbient temperature (this flashes if there is 
a risk of ice),
-
 
s
 tate of the openings (doors, boot, etc.),
-
 
t
 rip computer (refer to the end of the 
section).
Warning messages or information messages 
may appear temporarily. These can be cleared 
by pressing the "Back"  button.
Monochrome screen A (without audio equipment)
Controls
Main menu
There are three display control buttons:
-
 " Back"  to abandon the operation in 
progress,
-
 
"
 MENU"  to scroll through the menus or 
sub-menus,
-
 
"O
 K" to select the menu or sub-menu 
required. F
 
P
 ress the "MENU"
 button to scroll through 
the various menus of the main menu :
-
 v
 ehicle configuration,
-
 
 options,
- d isplay adjust,
-  language,
-
 
units.
F
 
P
 ress the "OK" button to select the menu 
required.
Displays in the screen
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Vehicle configuration
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been selected, 
you can start diagnostics of the status of the 
equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Language
Once the " Language " menu has been 
selected, you can change the language used 
by the display by selecting a language from the 
list offered.
Display adjust
Once the " Display adj " menu has been selected, 
you can gain access to the following settings:
-
  year,
-
  month,
-
 
d ay,
-
 
h o u r,
-
 
minutes,
-
 
1
 2 or 24 hour mode.
Units
Once the " Units" menu has been selected, 
you can change the units of the following 
parameters:
-
 
t
 emperature (°C or °F),
-
 
f
 uel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
F Once you have selected a setting, press the "OK"  button to change its value.
F
 
W
 ait for approximately ten seconds without 
any action to allow the changed data to be 
recorded or press the "Back"  button to 
cancel.
The screen then returns to the normal display.Once the " Vehicle config" menu has been 
selected, you can activate or deactivate the 
following equipment:
-
 
w
 iper linked with reverse gear (see the 
"Visibility" section),
-
 
g
 uide-me-home lighting (see the " Visibility" 
section).
Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the 
tyre under-inflation detection system (see the 
"Safety" section). As a safety measure, configuration of 
the multifunction screen by the driver 
must only be done when stationary. Once the fuel consumption unit has 
been changed to mpg, the information 
relating to speed and distance also 
changes to miles. 
Multifunction screens