engine Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.G Owner's Guide
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Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front door control to open the door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
F
P
ull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
- when the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:
-
w
hen the vehicle is moving (speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.
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F After unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip and raise the tailgate.
Boot
- when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.
F
L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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Fuel tank
Low fuel levelFilling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
When the low fuel level is reached
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on there remains approximately
5
litres of fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safely:
F
t
he engine must be switched off,
F
o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F
i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to the
left,
F
r
emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
F
f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
F
p
ut the cap back in place,
F
t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
F
c
lose the flap.
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5
litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or
Diesel)).
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
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Fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards EN 228 and
EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels which conform to current and future
European standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with
a biofuel which complies with standard
EN
14214) available at the pumps (containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
engines. However, this use, even occasional,
requires strict application of the special
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
s l ow l y.Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Lighting controlsSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to climatic conditions:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-
d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-
m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
-
a r
ear foglamp to be seen from afar,
-
f
ront foglamps for even better for ward
vision.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available according to the following
options:
-
gu
ide-me-home lighting,
-
a
utomatic illumination of headlamps.
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Automatic illumination of
headlamps.
Manual controls
Lighting off (ignition off) /Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps.
B.
S
talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on. The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B
.
A.
M
ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Visibility
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M
ap reading lamps
3.
R
ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
Visibility
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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a
mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
light is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manual
or automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The courtesy lamp LED goes off:
- w hen the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting
control stalk in position " 0"),
-
w
hen the level of ambient light is sufficient
(lighting control stalk in position " AUTO").
The LED comes on independently of
the front courtesy lamp or the map
reading lamps.
Illumination of the LED can not be
deactivated. This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty
seconds,
-
w
hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and ASR systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.
F
P
ress the button, located in the centre of
the dashboard.
Illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates that the DSC and ASR systems are
deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F
P
ress the button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning lamp
comes in the instrument panel and in
the button, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a fault in these systems.
Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding of
the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem. The DSC/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding wheels (tyres and rims),
braking components, electronic
components and assembly and repair
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Safety