engine Citroen C3 PICASSO 2012 1.G Workshop Manual
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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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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F8
20 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation
radio.
F9
30 A
Audio system (aftermarket), 12 V socket.
F10
15 A
Steering wheel controls.
F11
15 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket.
F12
15 A
Rain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13
5 A
Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14
15 A
Parking assistance control unit, seat belt
unfastened warning lamp, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, air conditioning, USB Box.
F15
30 A
Locking.
F16
-
Not used.
F17
40 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
SH
-
PARC shunt.
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand
side).
All work on these fuses, located
on the battery, must be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Access to fuses
)
Unclip the cover.
)
Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
)
When you have fi nished, close the
cover carefully to ensure the correct
sealing of the fusebox.
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Fuse table
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
20 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control, multifunction engine control main relay.
F2
15 A
Horn.
F3
10 A
Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4
20 A
Daytime running lamps.
F5
15 A
Diesel heater (Diesel engine), fuel pump (petrol engine).
F6
10 A
ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay, secondary stop switch.
F7
10 A
Electric power steering.
F8
25 A
Starter motor control.
F9
10 A
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A
Diesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils (petrol engine).
F11
40 A
Air conditioning fan.
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F12
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13
40 A
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A
Valvetronic supply (petrol).
F15
10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16
10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17
15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F18
15 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F19
15 A
Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).
F20
10 A
Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), Turbo pressure regulation electrovalve
(Diesel), engine coolant level sensor (Diesel).
F21
5 A
Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.
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BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
Access to the battery
Starting using another battery
)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the remote nega-
tive terminal (-) of your vehicle.
)
Start the slave vehicle.
)
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay,
)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.
After refi tting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop, the Stop & Start system
will only be active after a continu-
ous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends
on the climatic conditions and the
state of charge of the battery (up to
about 8 hours).
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Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid
and lead. They must be dis-
posed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
Charging the battery using a battery charger LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of
certain functions according to the level
of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily de-
activates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
Do not push the vehicle to start
the engine if your vehicle is fi t-
ted with the electronic gearbox
system.
Do not disconnect the battery to
charge it.
)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
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A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.
)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indi-
cating that the vehicle has switched to
economy mode and the active functions
are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted to the passenger side of the
vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the
boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
remove the adjustable boot fl oor,
)
lift up the boot carpet,
)
remove the towing eye from the tool
holder.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
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Towing your vehicle
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pulling
at the bottom right of the cover.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.