fuel consumption Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G User Guide

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Gear effi ciency indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:


- You are in third
gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.
* Accordin
g to engine.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.

- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.

In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode. AUTO.
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.


Moving off
)
Select position N.)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel screen.
)
Select automated mode (position A
) or Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
) Accelerate away.
AUT
Oand 1 , 1 or Rappear in the instrument
panel screen.

Automated mode
)Select position A.
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the par t of the driver. Itcontinuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the style of driving,

- the profile of the road.

- the vehicle load.

For o
ptimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the
accelerator pedal
firmly past the point of
resistance.
You must press the brake pedal whenstarting the engine.


Never select neutral N
when driving.
N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position Non starting.
A message is displayed in the screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on starting the engine.


You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

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Stop & Start The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox
system, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put thegear lever in position N.
A time counter calculates thesum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It rests
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with thekey.

Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph(10 km/h) since the last engine start usingthe key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.

The "ECO"warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parkingmanoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...

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Technical data
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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar. This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the hinge.
For access to it, open the right-hand door.B
.VIN on the windscreen lower crossmember.The number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. This number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold,at least once a month.

If the inflation pressures are too low,this increases fuel consumption.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the followin
g information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and withoutload,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by themanufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.

276Alphabetical index
G.P.S...........................................................210Gearbox, electronic..................... 127,132,150Gearbox, manual........................ 125, 126, 150Gear efficiency indicator.............................r126Gear lever......................................................20Gear lever,electronic gearbox system...............127,150Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................125Glove box................................................92, 93Guidance .............................................208,215Guide-me-home ............................................82
Hands-free kit......................................224, 265Hazard warning lamps................................113Headlamp adjustment...................................85Head restraints, front....................................58Heating....................................................20, 51Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel............................................63Hill start assist.............................................131Hooks ....................................................99,101Horn.............................................................113
Jack.............................................................156JACK socket ................................241, 262,264
Keeping children safe ..........103,110, 111,121Key in ignition warning..................................66Key with remote control ...................64, 66, 68
Interior fittings ...............................................92ISOFIX......................................................... 110ISOFIX child seats ...............................109-111ISOFIX mountings.......................................109
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Filling with fuel.........................................76-78Fitting a wheel .............................................159Fitting roof bars...........................................186Fittings, boot .................................................99Fittings, front .................................................92Flashing indicators ......................................113Foglamps, rear..............................................r80Fragrance car tridge......................................56
Front foglamps ................................80, 84,166
Front seats ....................................................57Fuel..........................................................20, 77Fuel consumption..........................................20Fuel filler flap...........................................76, 78Fuel gauge....................................................76Fuel tank..................................................76, 78Fusebox, dashboard...................................172Fuses...........................................................172
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Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)...................................................... 114Electronic engine immobiliser.................r66, 68Emergency boot release...............................74Emergency braking system........................115Emergency call...................................114, 200Emergency warning lamps.........................113eMyWay ......................................................201Energy economy mode ...............................181Engine, Diesel ...............................77,146, 194Engine, petrol ................................77, 145,190Engine compartment ........................... 145,146Engine compar tment fusebox.....................172Engine oil level indicator.......................r33,147Engines.......................................190, 192, 194Environment............................................20, 68ESP/ASR.....................................................116
Identification plates.....................................197Indicators, direction ....................................113Inflating accessories (using the kit) ............151Inflating tyres................................................20Inputs for audio system ............... 241,262, 264Instrument panel...........................................22Instrument panel lighting ..............................34Instrument panel screen.......................22,126
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Labels, identification...................................197Lamps, front................................................163Lamps, warning and indicator...........r23, 26, 27LED daytime running lamps..................83,167Level, brake fluid .........................................147Levels and checks................................145-148Lighting, guide-me home........................81, 82Lighting, interior....................................r89,170Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............163,168Lighting control stalk.....................................79Lighting dimmer............................................r34Loading..................................................20, 186Load reduction mode.................................. 180Load space cover..........................................r99
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