check engine Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

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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.
As soon 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.
For more information on checking levels, refer to
the corresponding section.
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 manufacturer's
service schedule 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 manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule 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.
Depending 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 clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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In the event of a fault with the SCR emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is activated automatically from 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions control
system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. In the event of the detection
of a fault
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed (after
30
miles (50 km) covered with the permanent display
of the message signalling a fault), the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and the
UREA warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of a message (e.g.:
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented in 150 miles")
indicating the remaining range express in miles or
kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the ignition.
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your engine.
During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
Every time the ignition is switched on, the SERVICE
and engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and
the UREA warning lamp flashes, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
Starting prevented
To be able to start the engine, you must call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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F Obtain a bottle of AdBlue®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's
AdBlue
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine, you must add at
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles). If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
Important:
in the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
additive , you must wait around 5 minutes
before switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, locking the
vehicle or introducing the key into the
ignition switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10 seconds, start the engine.
Never dispose of AdBlue
® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
F

A

fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
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BatteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal. 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 not 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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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All 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 CITROËN 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 not 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.
Batteries 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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Towing a trailer, ...
Driving advice
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the 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. Above
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 CITROËN 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
AdBlue® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 62-168
Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 1 44-146
- oil
-

b
rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s
creenwash fluid
-

a
dditive (Diesel with particle filter)
AdBlue
® additive 16 6 -168
Changing bulbs
1
69-176
-

front
-

rear
-


interior Checking components

1
47-148
-

battery
-
a
ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-
o
il filter
-
p
article filter (Diesel)
-
b
rake pads/discs
Engine compartment fuses

1
77, 180 -183
Bat ter y
18

4 -185
Energy economy mode

1
86
Bonnet

1
40
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
42
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel

1
43
Petrol engines

1
94
Diesel engines

1
96Petrol weights

1
95
Diesel weights
1
97
Dimensions
1
98
Identification markings
1
99
.
Visual search

280
ABS and EBFD systems .............................11 2
Accessories ................................................ 192
Additive, AdBlue


.................................... 20, 162
Additive, Diesel


........................................... 147
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 77
Adjusting head restraints


........................51, 53
Adjusting seats


........................................ 50, 53
Adjusting the date


................................... 28, 37
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel
...................................... 56
Adjusting the seat belt height


.....................114
Adjusting the time


................................... 28, 37
Advice on care and maintenance
..................................... 14

2, 143
Advice on driving


........................................ 12 2
Airbags


.................................................. 18, 118
Airbags, curtain
................................... 12

0, 121
Airbags, front ....................................... 118, 121
Airbags, lateral


.................................... 120, 121
Air conditioning


............................................... 8
Air conditioning, digital


...........................42, 46
Air conditioning, manual


.........................42, 44
Air vents


........................................................ 41
Anti-lock braking system (A BS)


........................................................ 112
Anti-pinch


...................................................... 62
Anti-theft


............................................... 62, 123
Armrest, front
................................................ 51
Audible warning


.......................................... 108
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
..............................

..........240, 267
Audio system
............................................... 255Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........68
Cartridge, fragrance


.....................................49
CD


.......................................................237, 260
CD, MP3

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

37, 261
Central locking


........................................57, 64
Changing a bulb


...................................16 9 -176
Changing a fuse


...................................17 7-18 3
Changing a wheel
................................15 4 -16 0
Changing a wiper blade
........................80, 187
Changing the remote control battery


............59 Daytime running lamps, LED


................75, 173
Deactivating the passenger airbag


.............11 9
Deactivating the rear windows


.....................62
Deadlocking


..................................................58
Checking the engine oil level
................
25, 144
Checking the levels ..............................14 4 -146
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

..............152
Checks
...............

..................................142-148
Checks, routine


...................................147, 148
Child lock
...............................

......................10 6
Children
...............................

...93 -106, 117, 119
Child seats
................ 9

3 -95, 99, 100, 105, 117
Child seats, conventional


..............................99
Child seats, ISOFIX

....................................10

3
Closing the boot
......................................57, 66
Closing the doors


....................................57, 63
Configuration, vehicle


.......27, 30, 34, 268, 272
Control, electric windows
..............................61
Control, emergency boot release


.................66
Control, emergency door


..............................65
Control stalk, lighting
............................... 7

1-74
Control stalk, wipers
...............................78- 80
Cover, load space

.........................................90
C

ruise control
..............................................13

4
Cup holder

...............................
................83, 87
AB
C
D
Battery ................................................. 147, 184
Battery, charging ......................................... 185
Battery, remote control
........................... 5

9, 60
Blind, panoramic roof


.................................... 67
Blinds, side


.................................................... 87
BlueHDi


................................................. 22, 162
Bluetooth (hands-free)
........................ 2

24, 265
Bluetooth (telephone)


..........................224, 265
Bonnet


......................................................... 140
Boot


............................................................... 66
Boot floor, adjustable


..............................90, 91
Brake discs
.................................................. 14

8
Brake lamps
...............................

.................174
Brake pads


.................................................. 148
Braking assistance system

.........................11

2
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

...16 9 -176
Alphabetical index

282
Menu short cuts ..........................................20 6
Mirror, child surveillance ...............................84
Mirror, rear view
............................................ 56
Mirrors, door .................................................. 55
Mirror, vanity
..............................

...................84
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........70
Mountings, Isofix


......................................... 102
MP3 CD
............................................... 237, 261
Navigation


................................................... 207
Number plate lamps
.................................... 1

74
Oil change


................................................... 14 4
Oil consumption


.......................................... 14 4
OIl, engine


................................................... 14 4
Opening the bonnet
.................................... 14

0
Opening the boot
..............................

......57, 66
Opening the doors
...............................

...57, 63
Opening the fuel filler flap
.............................68
M
N
O
Maintenance, routine ...................................... 8
Map reading lamps ...............................81, 176
Markings, identification


...............................19 9
Mat


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


................................................. 258
Labels, identification
...................................
19
9
Lamp, boot

............................................
82, 176
Lamps, front

................................................
169
Level, AdBlue
® additive ............................... 162
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 14
5
Level, Diesel additive


.......................... 146, 147
Level, engine coolant


.................................. 146
Level, engine oil

...............................
.....25, 144
Levels and checks
............................... 142-146
Level, screenwash fluid
.............................. 146
Lighting, cornering


........................................ 76
Lighting, dashboard


...................................... 26
Lighting dimmer
..............................

..............26
Lighting, guide-me home


........................ 73, 74
Lighting, interior


.................................... 81, 176
Loading


................................................... 8, 191
Load reduction mode


.................................. 18 6
Locating your vehicle
.................................... 59
L

ocking from the inside
................................. 64
L

ong objects, transporting
............................ 89
L

ow fuel level

................................................ 68
Key with remote control

................... 57- 60, 123
Kit, hands-free


.................................... 224, 265
Kit, temporary puncture repair


.................... 149
K
J
L
Indicator, engine oil level .............................. 25
I ndicator lamps, operation .......................11 -14
Indicators, direction


.................................... 107
Inflating tyres


.......................................... 8, 199
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

..............149
Input, auxiliary
...............................

......241, 264
Instrument panel
...............................

............10
ISOFIX


........................................................ 103
Isofix mountings
...............................

...........102
Jack
........

..................................................... 15 4
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