check engine Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

145
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.
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX" mark but should never
exceed it.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Screenwash fluid level
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter) Used products
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a CITRoËn

dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
The additive reservoir low
level is indicated by fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
multifunction screen.
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147
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this
warning lamp accompanied by
a message in the multifunction
screen.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
de

pending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
a c

logged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
as s
oon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
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First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
do n
ot try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C

onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal C (or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle.
F

S

tart the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
Starting using another
battery
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
F

O
perate the starter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start immediately,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order. Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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180
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
do n
ot disconnect the battery to charge it. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
al
l operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
do n

ot reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
ba
tteries contain harmful substances such
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
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185
Towing a trailer, ...
Driving advice
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind. F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
F distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance.
a
b
ove
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Fitting roof bars
To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Running out of Diesel 141
Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 144-146
- oil
-

b
rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s
creenwash fluid
-

additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 1 62-170
- front
-
rear
-


interior Checking components

1
47-148
-

battery
-
a
ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-
o
il filter
-
p
article emissions filter (
di
esel)
-
b
rake pads/discs
Engine compartment f u s e s
17
1, 174 -17 7
Battery
1
78-180
Energy economy mode

1
81
Bonnet

1
40
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
42
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel

1
43
Petrol engines

1
89
LPG engines

1
91
Diesel engines

1
93Petrol weights

1
90
LPG weights
1
92
Diesel weights
1
94
Dimensions
1
95
Identification markings
1
96
.
Visual search

278
abS and EbFd systems ..............................112ac
cessories ................................................. 187
Accessory socket, 12V
..................................84
Accessory socket, 12 volt
........................82, 86
ad

justing headlamps

..................................... 75
a

djusting head restraints

........................48, 50
ad

justing seat belt height
............................ 11

4
Adjusting the steering wheel
.........................53
adv

ice on care and maintenance

................142
air

bags

......................................................... 118
ai

rbags, curtain
.................................... 12

0, 121
air

bags, front ........................................ 118, 121
air

bags, lateral

..................................... 120, 121
air

conditioning

................................................ 8
ai

r conditioning, automatic

......................39, 43
air

conditioning, manual

..........................39, 41
ai

r filter ......................................................... 147
Air flow

..............................
...............................8
ai

r vents

......................................................... 38
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ...................112
an

ti-pinch

....................................................... 59
ant

i-theft

........................................................ 56
ar

mrest

........................................................... 48
ar

mrest, rear
.................................................. 86ash

tray, portable

............................................ 82
as

sistance call

............................. 107, 197, 198
Audible warning


........................................... 107
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............23

8, 265
au

dio system ............................... 253, 266, 268
au

tomatic illumination of headlamps

.......69, 72
au

tomatic operation of hazard
warning lamps


........................................... 10 6
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

..................................... 76, 78
bat

tery

..................................................147, 178
ba

ttery, charging

..........................................178
bat

tery, remote control
............................5

7, 58
bli

nds.............................................................. 86
blu

etooth (hands-free)
........................2

22, 263
bl

uetooth (telephone)

...................................222
bo

nnet

..........................................................140
bo

nnet stay

..................................................140
b

oot

................................................................64
bo

ot floor, adjustable

..............................89, 90
bo

ot lamp

...............................................81, 169
bo

ttle holder

...................................................82
br

ake discs
...................................................14

8
br

ake lamps
...............................
..................167
br

ake pads

...................................................148
br

akes

..........................................................148
br

aking assistance system
..........................11

2
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

...........66
C
d

MP3 ........................................................259
Central locking


.........................................54, 62
Changing a bulb


...................................162, 167
Changing a fuse


...........................................171
da

ytime running lamps

..................................73
dea

ctivating the passenger airbag

..............118
Deactivating the rear windows


......................59
Changing a wheel
........................................
15 4
Changing a wiper blade .........................78, 182
Changing the date


..........................................24
Changing the remote control battery


.............57
Changing the time


..........................................24
Checking levels
.................................... 14

4 -146
Checking the engine oil level


.........................22
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
.......149
Checks
...............

..................142, 143, 147, 148
Children
...............................

.................102, 103
Child seats

..............................
..93 -95, 99, 104
Child seats, conventional


...............................99
Child surveillance mirror
................................ 83
Ci

gar lighter

....................................................82
Citroën Localised
a
s
sistance Call

...............198
Citroën Localised Emergency Call


..............198
Closing the boot
......................................54, 64
Closing the doors


.....................................54, 61
Connectors, audio
............................... 2

60, 262
Coolant level


................................................146
Cornering lamps
..............................

..............74
Courtesy lamps
......................................79, 169
Courtesy mirror
..............................................83
Cruise control
............................................... 13

4
Cup holder

...............................
.................82, 86
A
B
C
D
Auxiliary socket ................................... 23 9, 262
Auxiliary sockets ............................... ...........260
alphabetical index

281
Particle emission filter .........................146, 147
Passenger compartment filter .....................147
Player, C
d

MP3 ............................................ 259
Port, US
b


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

39, 260, 262
Priming the fuel system
...............................141
Protecting children


...........93 -95, 102, 103, 118
Puncture


....................................................... 149
Radio


............................................ 231, 232, 257
Reading lamps, rear


....................................... 79
Rear foglamp ................................................ 167
Rear screen (demisting)


.................................40
Recharging the battery
................................ 17

8
Reduction of electrical load


.........................181
Regeneration of the particle emissions filter


........................................... 147
Reinitialising the electric windows
.................59
Reinitialising the remote control
.................... 57
R

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

4, 58
Removing a wheel
....................................... 157
Removing the mat


.......................................... 85
Replacing bulbs


................................... 162, 167
Replacing fuses
..............................

.............171
Replacing the air filter


..................................147
Replacing the oil filter
.................................. 14

7
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


..................................... 147
Replacing wiper blades ..........................78, 182
Resetting the service indicator


......................21
Resetting the trip recorder


.............................23
R
Rev counter .................................................... 10
Reversing camera ........................................ 13 8
Reversing lamp
............................................ 16

7
Risk areas (update)
...................................... 210
Roof bars
...................................................... 18

6
Roof blind


....................................................... 65
Routine checks


.................................... 147, 148
Running out of fuel (
di

esel)
.........................1

41
Safety for children
........................................ 105
Scented air freshener
.................................... 46
S

creen, colour and mapping ................203, 242
Screen menu map


.......................242, 266, 268
Screen, monochrome


.................256, 266, 268
Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)

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

4, 27, 31
Screenwash


................................................... 77
Screenwash fluid level
.................................146
Screen-wash reservoir


................................146
Seat adjustment
...............................

........47, 50
Seat back storage pockets

............................86
Se

at belts
....................................... 9

9, 114, 117
Seat, rear bench


............................................ 50
Serial number, vehicle
................................. 19

6
Service indicator


............................................ 20
Servicing
...............................

...........................8
Short-cut menus


.......................................... 204
Sidelamps


...................................... 69, 164, 167
Side repeater
..............................

.................166Table of weights

...........................1

89, 191, 193
Table position


.................................................49
Tables, aircraft


...............................................86
Tables of engines


.........................189, 191, 193
Tables of fuses
.............................................171
Ta n k , f u e l


.................................................66, 68
Technical data


..............................189, 191, 193
Telephone


...........................................222, 226
Temporary tyre repair kit ..............................149
S
T
Ski flap .............................. .............................88
Snow chains ................................................. 16
1
Spare wheel

...............................
..................15 4
Speed limiter


................................................ 132
Speedometer


................................................. 10
Starting the vehicle


................................ 56, 123
Steering mounted controls, audio


...............255
Stopping the vehicle


..............................56, 123
Stop Start


...........37, 44, 66, 129, 140, 147, 178
Storage


..................................................... 82, 89
Storage box
.................................................... 8

2
Storage boxes
................................................ 86
St

orage drawer

.............................................. 84
Storage wells


................................................. 89
Stowing rings


................................................. 89
Sun visor


........................................................ 83
Synchronising the remote control


..................57
Synthesiser, voice
........................................ 2

16
System, navigation ....................................... 206
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