indicator Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.G User Guide
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Anti-lock 
Braking System 
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a 
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without 
d e l ay.
Dynamic 
stability control 
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
Regulation by the system is active. The system optimises traction and improves the 
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed, associated with 
illumination of the indicator 
lamp in the deactivation 
button, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message.The DSC/ASR or hill start assist 
system has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Engine 
autodiagnosis 
system flashing.
The engine management system has 
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a 
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified 
workshop without delay.
Brakingfixed, associated with 
the STOP warning 
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too 
low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with 
the STOP and ABS 
warning lamps.The electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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Low fuel levelfixed. When it first comes on there remains 
approximately 5 litres of fuel  in the 
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running 
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition 
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is 
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 
48 litres (Diesel); depending on version: approximately 
30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as 
this could damage the emission control and injection 
systems.
Warning
/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum 
coolant 
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling 
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping 
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or 
qualified workshop.
Engine oil 
pressure fixed.
There is a fault with the engine 
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a 
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or 
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is 
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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Airbags temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few 
seconds when you turn on the 
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt 
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Front seat belt 
not fastened / 
unfastened fixed then flashing 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal. The driver and/or the front passenger 
has not fastened or has unfastened 
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Rear seat belt 
not fastened / 
unfastened fixed then flashing 
accompanied by an 
audible signal. One or more rear passengers have 
unfastened their seat belt.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is 
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied 
by an audible signal 
if the speed is above 
6
  mph (10 km/h). 
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Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by 
an audible signal and 
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is 
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the 
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment 
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one 
or more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection, 
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre 
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is 
between 350 miles (600 km) and 
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon 
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with 
the SERVICE warning 
lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is 
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid 
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating that 
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the 
starting inhibition system required 
by legislation prevents starting of the 
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the 
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to 
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section. 
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+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
 
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions 
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions 
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with 
the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic 
warning lamps, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
the remaining driving 
range. After confirmation of the fault with the 
emissions control system, you can 
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) 
before the engine starting inhibition 
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine starting inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
 call on a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Service indicator
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total distance.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
spanner symbolising the service operations comes 
on. The distance recorder display line indicates the 
distance remaining before the next service is due.
Example:  1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  560 miles (900 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation. The spanner remains on  to 
indicate that a service must be carried out 
soon.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the screen.
The point at which the next service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset, 
depending on the distance travelled and the 
time elapsed since the last service. System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule. For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
degree of deterioration of the engine oil 
is also taken into account (depending 
on the country of sale).
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your 
vehicle yourself:
F 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
zero reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the display indicates "=0" , release 
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the service 
information
You can access the service information at any 
time.
F
 
P
 ress the trip distance recorder zero reset 
button.
 T
he service information is displayed for a 
few seconds, then disappears. If you have to disconnect the battery 
following this operation, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the 
reset to be registered. 
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Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level correct
Oil level lowOil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric oil 
gauge, the engine oil level is no longer 
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should 
check the engine oil level using the 
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L"
, linked 
with the service warning lamp, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message in the 
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to 
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -"
. 
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
The level shown will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
30
 
minutes.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
gauge, information on the engine oil level is 
displayed for a few seconds in the instrument 
panel when the ignition is switched on, after the 
service information.
* Depending on version.
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The control button is 
located on the heating 
or air conditioning 
system control panel.
Rear screen demist/defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demist /defrost can only 
operate when the engine is running.
F 
P
 ress this button to demist /defrost the rear 
screen and the door mirrors. The indicator 
lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demist /defrost switches off automatically to 
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F
 
I
 t is possible to stop the demist /defrost 
operation before it is switched off 
automatically by pressing the button again. 
The indicator lamp associated with the 
button switches off.
F
 
S
 witch off the demist /defrost 
of the rear screen and door 
mirrors as soon as you consider 
this possible as lower current 
consumption results in reduced fuel 
consumption.
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