warning Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G User Guide
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MONITORING
Passenger’s
airbag
system
fi xed. The control switch, located
at the driver’s end of
the dashboard, is in the
"
ON
"
position.
The passenger’s front
airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF
"
position to
deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child
seat.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Electric
child lock
temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating the
function and every time the ignition is switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child safety"
section.
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MONITORING
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger’s
airbag
system
fi xed. The control switch, located
at the driver’s end of the
dashboard, is set to the
"OFF
"
position.
The passenger’s front
airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install
a "rear facing" child seat. Set the control switch to the "ON"
position to
activate the passenger’s front airbag. In this
case, do not fi t a child seat in the rear-facing
position.
ESP/ASR
fi xed. The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp
is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its
indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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MONITORING
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the fol-
lowing warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigat-
ed further by reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, alone or
associated with
another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on
the screen.
The illumination of this
warning lamp is related
to a serious fault with the
braking system, the power
steering, the engine oil
pressure or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the engine
may cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message on the
multifunction
screen. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- engine oil level,
- screenwash level,
- remote control battery,
- state of the bulbs,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter
on Diesel vehicles (see Checks - Particle
Emissions Filter).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction screen.
A major fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Braking
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed, associated
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamp. 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 or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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MONITORING
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop without
delay.
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. 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
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Low fuel level
fi xed. When it fi rst 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 suffi cient 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.
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MONITORING
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed red. 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop.
Door(s) open
fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still
open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an audible
signal if the
speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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MONITORING
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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 qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Front seat belt
not fastened/
unfastened
fi xed then
fl ashing
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
fi xed then
fl ashing
accompanied
by an audible
signal.
One or more rear
passengers have
unfastened their seat belt.
Power
steering
fi xed. The power steering has
a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
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MONITORING
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.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver wheth-
er the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
, linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine. This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL--"
. Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of damage
to the engine),
- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN A Controls
Displa
ys in the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),
- state of the openings (doors, boot, ...),
- audio sources (radio, CD, ...),
- trip computer (refer to the end of the
section).
Warning messages or information mes-
sages may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button.
Main menu
)
Press the "MENU"
button for access
to the main menu
, then press the
"
" or "
" buttons to scroll through
the various menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle confi guration,
- options,
- display settings,
- language,
- units.
)
Press the "OK"
button to select the
menu required. From the audio equipment control panel,
you can:
)
press the "MENU"
button for access
to the main menu
,
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,
)
press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (trip com-
puter, audio source, ...),
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
change a setting value,
)
press the "OK"
button to confi rm,
or
)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the operation in progress.
Radio-CD
With the audio equipment switched on,
once the "Radio-CD" menu has been
selected you can activate or deactivate
the functions linked with use of the radio
(RDS, REG) or the CD (introscan, shuf-
fl e, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-
CD" application, refer to the Audio sys-
tem part of the "Audio and Telematics"
section.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
MONOCHROME SCREEN A ASSOCIATED
WITH THE MYWAY SATELLITE
NAVIGATION COLOUR SCREEN
Main menu
Displays in screen A
This displays the following information:
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),
- trip computer (refer to the end of the
section).
Warning messages or information mes-
sages may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button.
Controls
There are three display control buttons:
- "ESC"
to abandon the operation in
progress,
- "MENU"
to scroll through the men-
us or sub-menus,
- "OK"
to select the menu or sub-
menu required.
)
Press the "MENU"
button to scroll
through the various menus of the
main menu
:
- vehicle confi guration,
- options,
- language,
- units.
)
Press the "OK"
button to select the
menu required.
Vehicle confi guration
Once the "Vehicle confi guration" menu
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following systems:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer
to the "Visibility" section),
- "guide-me-home" lighting (refer to
the "Visibility" section).
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Displays in the screen
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this fl ashes if
there is a risk of ice),
-
state of the openings (doors, boot, etc.),
- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port, etc.),
- trip computer (refer to the end of the
section).
Warning messages or information mes-
sages may appear temporarily. These
can be cleared by pressing the "ESC"
button. From the audio system control panel,
you can:
)
press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
,
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,
)
press the "MODE"
button to change
the permanent application (trip com-
puter, audio source, ...),
)
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
change a setting value,
)
press the "OK"
button to confi rm,
or
)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the operation in progress.
Main menu
)
Press the "MENU"
button to gain
access to the main menu
:
- audio functions,
- the trip computer (refer to the end
of the section),
- personalisation-confi guration,
- telephone (hands-free kit).
)
Press the "
" or "
" buttons to se-
lect the menu required, then confi rm
by pressing the "OK"
button.
MONOCHROME SCREEN C Controls
"Audio functions" menu
With the audio equipment switched on,
once this menu has been selected you
can activate or deactivate the functions
linked with use of the radio (RDS, REG,
RadioText), the CD (introscan, shuffl e,
CD repeat) or the MP3 player (USB
port).
For more information on the "Audio
functions" application, refer to the
Audio systems part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.