tow Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.G User Guide
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FITTINGS
Movable boot floor
T h i s m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r w i t h t w o p o s i -
tions allows you to:
- maximise the volume of the boot,
- partition the boot (storing of the rear shelf...),
- o b t a i n a fl a t fl o o r f r o m t h e b o o t opening to the front seats, when the
rear bench seat is in the retracted
position. P l a c i n g t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r i n
the low position
Press to release the handle located
at the boot opening.
U n l o c k t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r b y
lifting the handle.
M a n o e u v r e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r
rearwards, then downwards, using
the handle, following the slides on
the sides.
Lock it by folding down the handle. P l a c i n g t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r i n
the high position
Press to release the handle.
U n l o c k t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r b y
lifting the handle.
Use the handle to manoeuvre the
m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r r e a r w a r d s , t h e n
upwards to its high position.
Lock it by folding down the handle.
In the high position, the movable boot
fl o o r p e r m i t s s t o r i n g o f t h e r e a r s h e l f
and fragile objects.
T h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r i s fi t t e d w i t h f o u r
stowing rings to secure your loads using
the net available as an accessory.
Ensure that your boot is empty
before handling the movable boot
fl o o r .
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction indi-
cators to signal a change of direction of
the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).
Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press this button, the direction indi-
c a t o r s fl a s h .
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.
T h e y s w i t c h o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t
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 pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
M o v e t h e s t a l k b r i e fl y u p w a r d s o r d o w n -
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
t i o n i n d i c a t o r s w i l l fl a s h 3 t i m e s . A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
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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.
Each lateral airbag is built into the seat
backrest frame, door side.
Activation
The lateral airbags are triggered 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 pil-
lars and the upper passenger compart-
ment area. Operating fault
Activation
The curtain airbag is triggered at the
same time as the corresponding later-
al airbag in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side
impact zone
B , perpendicular to the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
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 triggered.
In the event of a rear or front colli-
sion, the airbag is not triggered.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone. If this warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction
screen, contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked. The airbags
may no longer be triggered in the event
of a serious impact.
T h e l a t e r a l a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim panel.
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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
o r w h e n a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d
( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r o r b i -
cycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN). Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator lamp on the but-
ton is switched 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 on the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press button A to
deactivate the system permanently. The
indicator lamp on 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 Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads Parking brake 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
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval for this
component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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-
p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B in po-
sition "1" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h B in
position "0" and press button E ) , i n
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
h a n d d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer for as-
sistance.
Remove and stow the kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s t a n c e
t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 0 m i l e s
( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Visit a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible to have the
tyre repaired or replaced by a
technician. Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony,
e t h a n e d i o l . . . ) i f s w a l l o w e d a n d
c a u s e s i r r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p
it out of reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl o o r .
F o r a c c e s s t o t h e m :
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e b o o t fl o o r ,
lift up the boot carpet,
r e m o v e t h e b o x c o n t a i n i n g t h e
tools,
r e m o v e t h e p o l y s t y r e n e s t o r a g e b o x . A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removal of the bolt protectors ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
List of tools
Other accessories
6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , fi r s t
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.
4. Centring guide.
F o r r e fi t t i n g a n a l l o y w h e e l t o t h e hub.
5. Socket for the security bolts
( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
For adaptating the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools
provided with the vehicle.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or of the "space-saver"
type.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to tools" on the previous page.
Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and
remove it.
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
Put the wheel back in its housing.
R e fi t t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t i n t h e
centre of the wheel.
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
P u t t h e p o l y s t y r e n e s t o r a g e b o x
back in place.
P u t t h e b o x b a c k i n p l a c e a n d c l i p i t .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pull-
ing 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
The towing eye is installed under the
b o o t fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
lift up the boot carpet,
remove the towing eye from the tool
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
p r e - e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.