tow Citroen C3 PICASSO 2012 1.G User Guide
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FITTINGS
2-position adjustable boot
The two-position adjustable boot fl oor
allows you to:
- maximise the volume of the boot,
- partition the boot (stowing the rear
shelf...),
- obtain a fl at fl oor from the boot open-
ing to the front seats, when the rear
bench seat is in the folded and fully
back position.
Placing the adjustable boot fl oor in
the low position
)
Lift the adjustable boot fl oor by pull-
ing on the strap.
)
Move the adjustable boot fl oor rear-
wards and then down, following the
guides on the sides.
Placing the adjustable boot fl oor in
the high position
)
Lift the adjustable boot fl oor by pull-
ing the strap.
)
Move the adjustable boot fl oor rear-
wards then up to its high position.
In the high position, the adjustable boot
fl oor allows stowing of the rear parcel
shelf and fragile objects.
The adjustable boot fl oor is fi tted with
four stowing rings to secure your loads
using the net available as an acces-
sory.
Ensure that your boot is empty
before handling the adjustable
boot fl oor.
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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of
the audible signal will increase
if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN
)
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pe-
destrian,
- when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
)
Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.
)
Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
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SAFETY
The driver must ensure that passen-
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt
buckles as they will not fulfi l their role
fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stowed automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an au-
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a col-
lision, emergency braking or if the
vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling fi rmly on the
strap and releasing it so that it reels
in slightly. In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:
- be tightened as close to the body
as possible,
- be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking that
it does not twist,
-
be used to restrain only one person,
- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- not be converted or modifi ed to
avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle, go to a qualifi ed workshop
with the skills and equipment need-
ed, which a CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked reg-
ularly by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop, particularly if the
straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impact
, the pre-
tensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the preten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
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SAFETY
Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous side impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the chest, between the hip
and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the seat
backrest frame, door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilater-
ally in the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B
, perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside to-
wards the inside of the vehicle.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars
and the upper passenger compartment
area.
Operating fault
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in
the event of a serious side impact applied
to all or part of the side impact zone B
,
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane
and directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle
or if the vehicle rolls over, the
airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front
collision, the airbag is not de-
ployed.
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact. The lateral airbag infl ates between the
hip and shoulder of the front occupant
of the vehicle and the corresponding
door trim panel.
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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle car-
rier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a
towbar or bicycle carrier recom-
mended by CITROËN).
Reactivation
Press button A
again to reactivate the
system. The indicator lamp in the but-
ton goes off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message in the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press button A
to deactivate the system permanently.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
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CHECKS
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed
for CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest
technical innovations on CITROËN vehicles,
both for competition and for everyday mo-
toring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will ob-
tain of the best performance for your engine.
Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with TOTAL lubricants,
you are contributing towards im-
proving the life and performances
of your engine, while also protect-
ing the environment.
prefers
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CHECKS
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, CITROËN
selects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited
.
Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be
done by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
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.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
Gearbox, electronic
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle fi lter is indicated by
the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp accompanied by a
message in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter 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 indi-
cates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the fi rst par-
ticle fi lter regeneration opera-
tions 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 excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
2. Infl ation
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.
)
Remove and stow the kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the tech-
nician that you have used
this kit. After inspection, the
technician will inform you
whether the tyre can be re-
paired or must be replaced.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
remove the boot fl oor,
)
lift up the boot carpet,
)
remove the box containing the tools,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools
Other accessories
5.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1
pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t
the trim starting by placing its
notch facing the valve and press
around its edge with the palm of
your hand.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
removing the wheel fi xing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels. Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
4.
Socket for the security bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace
to the special "security" bolts (if
your vehicle has them).