check engine Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Checks
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Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of theparticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp accompanied bya message in the multi-functionscreen.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly 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, par ticularly in summer and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals for these components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
t
his component. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The
presence of this label, in par ticular 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. Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
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 lampgoes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.

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Repair procedure


1. Sealing
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. ) Star t the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed
and causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.

Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.

Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve: the sealant product would beexpelled through the pipe.
)Switch off the ignition.

)Turn the selector A
to the
"sealant" position. )Check that the switch B is in position "O"
.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Checking tyre pressures /
inflatin
g accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or ad
just the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate 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, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
)Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.)Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory'spressure label. )Remove the kit then stow it.

Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aCITROËN dealer.

Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

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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 coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To 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
)
Take into account the increased sensitivityto side wind.

)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning 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 bic
ycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.

Distribution of loads
)
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, thusreducing engine per formance. 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 isentrusted to a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must takepar ticular care. Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply toyour 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 longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)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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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes toallow the system to cool.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................115Accessories ................................................188Accessory socket, 12V .................................95Accessory socket, 12 volt.......................93, 97Adjusting headlamps....................................86Adjusting head restraints........................60,62Adjusting seat belt height............................118Adjusting the steering wheel .........................65Advice on care and maintenance ...............146Airbags, curtain ...................................124, 125Airbags, front.......................................122, 125Airbags, lateral.................................... 124, 125Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................51, 55Air conditioning, manual.........................51,53Air filter........................................................r150Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................50Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................115Anti-pinch ......................................................70Anti-theft........................................................67Armrest..........................................................60Armrest, rear.................................................r97Assistance call....................................115, 200Audible warning..........................................114Audio streaming (Bluetooth)...............240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination of headlamps ......80,83Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps ........................................................ 114Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...................................................87,89Auxiliary socket...................................241, 264Auxiliary sockets.........................................262
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................77CD MP3....................................................... 261Central locking........................................66, 73Changing a bulb..................................164, 169Changing a fuse..........................................173Changing a wheel.......................................157Changing a wiper blade ........................89,183Changing the date.......................35,37, 40, 43Changing the remote control battery ............68Changing the time .......................35,37, 40, 43Checking levels ...................................148, 149Checking the engine oil level........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)......152Checks.................................146, 147,150,151Child lock.....................................................113Children ........................................108, 111, 112
AB
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Child seats ..................................104, 107-109Child seats, conventional ............................107Child surveillance mirror...............................r94Closing the boot......................................66, 75Closing the doors....................................66,72Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................149Cornering lamps...........................................85Courtesy lamps.....................................90,171Courtesy mirror.............................................r94Cruise control..............................................138Cup holder...............................................r93,97
Battery.................................................150,180Battery, charging .........................................180Battery, remote control...........................68,69Blinds.............................................................97Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................144Bonnet stay .................................................14 4
Boot...............................................................75Boot floor, adjustable ..........................100,101Boot lamp..............................................92, 171Bottle holder..................................................r93Brake discs..................................................151Brake lamps................................................169Brake pads..................................................151Brakes.........................................................151Braking assistance system .........................115DDeactivating the passenger airbag .............122Deactivating the rear windows......................70Defrosting ......................................................52Dials..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................149Dimensions.................................................197Dipped beam.........................................80, 165Dipstick ..................................................33, 148Direction indicators.............................114, 169Doors.............................................................72Doors emergency control .............................74
E
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)....115, 116Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20