warning Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G User Guide
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 airbag system fixed. 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 lampis onCauseAction / 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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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms 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 lampis onCauseAction / Observations
 
 
 
 Passenger's airbag systemfixed.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 fit achild seat in the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASRfixed.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.Pr
ess 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 automaticallyfrom approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).  
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Warning lamps
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
STOP   
fixed, alone or associated withanother warning lamp,accompanied by anaudible signal and a 
message on the screen.
The illumination of this warning lamp 
is related to a serious fault with thebraking system, the power steering, 
the engine oil pressure or the enginecoolant temperature.  Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the en
gine may cut out while driving. 
  Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
Service   
temporarily, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and
a messa
ge on the 
multifunction screen. 
A minor fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp.   Identify the fault by reading the message shown on 
the screen, such as, for example: 
   
 
-   engine oil level, 
   
-  screenwash level, 
   
-   remote control batter
y,
   
-   state of the bulbs, 
   
-   saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel 
vehicles 
(see "Checks - Particle Emissions 
Filter").  
  For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
 
 
fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a messageon the multifunction screen. 
 A major fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp.   Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
 Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated 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 qualified workshop.  
 
 When the engine is running or the vehicle is 
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which 
requires action on the par t of the driver.  
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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking 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 
delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active.  The system optimises traction and improves the 
directional stability of the vehicle. 
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter. 
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
fix
ed. The emission control system has a
f
ault. 
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 lamp.Th
e 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 level   fixed.  When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offfuel 
 in the 
tank.  Yo u  m u s t  r e
fuel 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 lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Maximum coolant temperature
   fixed 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 qualified workshop. 
Engine oilpressure 
 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 quali
fied workshop. 
Battery charge   
fixed.  The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).   The warnin
g 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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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Airbagstemporarily.   This lamp comes on for a fewseconds 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.
fix
ed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Front seat beltnot fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied 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 flashingaccompanied by anaudible signal.  
One or more rear passengers haveunfastened their seat belt. 
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault.  Drive carefully at reduced speed. 
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Door(s) openfixed 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
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above 
6 mph (10 km/h).  
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Engine oil level indicator 
  This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Oil level correct
Oil level low    
Oil level indicator fault 
   
Dipstick 
This is indicated by the flashing of  "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in themultifunction 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.    This is indicated by the 
flashing of "OIL--" 
. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
  Re
fer to the "Checks" section to locate the 
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
Th
ere are 2 marks on the
dipstick:-A= max; never exceed thislevel (risk of damage to the engine), -    B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine.
  The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.    S
ystem to inform the driver of whether theengine oil level is correct or not. 
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Monochrome screen A 
Controls 
   
Displa
ys in the screen
 
This displays the following information: 
   
 
-  time,
   
-  date, 
   
-  ambient temperature 
(this flashes if there isa 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 messagesmay appear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "Back"button.  
 
 
Main menu
 ) 
 Press the  "MENU" 
 button for access to 
the main menu 
, then press the "   " or "  " buttons to scroll through the variousmenus:
-  radio-CD, 
-  vehicle configuration,
-  options,
-  displa
y settings, 
-  language, 
-  units. ) 
 Press the  "OK"button to select the menurequired.
From the audio equipment control panel, youcan:  ) 
 press the  "MENU" 
 button for access to themain menu 
,  ) 
 press the "   
" or "  " buttons to scroll
through the items on the screen,  )    press the  "MODE" 
 button to change the
permanent application (trip computer, audiosource, ...), )   press the "   " or "  " buttons to change asetting value, ) 
 press the  "OK"button to confirm,or  ) 
  press the  "Back"button to abandon the 
operation in progress.  
 
 
 
Radio-CD 
 With the audio equipment switched on, once
the "Radio-CD" menu has been selected youcan activate or deactivate the functions linkedwith use of the radio (RDS, REG) or the CD(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
  For more information on the "Radio- CD" 
application, refer to the "Audio s
ystem" section.   
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Monochrome screen A associated with the eMyWay satellite 
navigation colour screen 
This displays the following information:
-  ambient temperature (this flashes if there isa risk of ice),
-  trip computer (refer to the end of the 
section).
Warning messages or information messagesmay appear temporarily. These can be cleared
by pressing the "Back" 
 button. 
 
 
Controls 
 
There are three display control buttons: 
   
 
-  "Back" 
 to abandon the operation in
progress,-"MENU"to scroll through the menus or sub-menus, -"OK" 
 to select the menu or sub-menu 
required.  
 
 
 Main menu
 )Press the  "MENU" 
 button to scroll through 
the various menus of the  main menu:-  vehicle configuration,
-  options, 
-  language, 
-  units.   )Press the  "OK"button to select the menurequired.
Displays in screen A  
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"Trip computer" menu 
Alert log
This summarises the active warning messages,
displaying them in succession in the multifunction screen.   Once this menu has been selected, 
you canconsult information concerning the status of the
vehicle (alert log, status of functions, etc.) 
   
Defi ne the vehicle parameters
 Once this menu has been selected, you can 
activate or deactivate the following systems:
   
 
-   wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the
"Visibility" section), 
   
-  daytime lighting,  (refer to the "Visibility" section),
   
-  "guide-me-home" lighting
 
 
"Personalisation-
Confi
guration" menu 
 Once this menu has been selected, you can gain access to the following functions: 
   
 
-  define the vehicle parameters, 
   
-  display configuration, 
   
-  choice of language.  Status of functions
This summarises the status (active or inactive)of the vehicle's functions.
Enter distance to destination
This allows you to enter an approximate
distance until your final destination.  
 ) 
 Press the "MENU"button for access to the 
main menu.  )    Press the arrows, then the  "OK" 
 button toselect the " Tr ip computer " menu.
 ) 
 In the " Tr ip computer "menu, select one of the following applications: