check engine Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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Checks
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Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this
warning lamp accompanied bya message in the multi-function screen.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.







Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance. However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, par ticularly in summer and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals for these components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
t
his component.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The
presence of this label, in par ticular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is
essential when replacing or disconnecting thebattery.Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.

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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. )Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g.ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed
and causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.

Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.

Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve: the sealant product would be expelled through the pipe.
)Switch off the ignition.
)Turn the selector Ato the"sealant" position. )Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I" ; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.




Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.

Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

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Towing a trailer, ...
Driving advice


Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed.) To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
) Take into account the increased sensitivityto side wind.

)If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bic
ycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thusreducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle,and that the fitting of the towbar isentrusted to a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.

Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must takepar ticular care.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply toyour vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars

To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg. If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.

Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.

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QUESTION
ANSWER


SOLUTION


The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes toallow the system to cool.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................114Accessories................................................187Accessory socket, 12 volt................92, 94, 96Adjusting headlamps ....................................85Adjusting head restraints........................58,60Adjusting seat belt height ............................117Adjusting the steering wheel .........................63Advice on care andmaintenance.............................................145Airbags, curtain ...................................123, 124Airbags, front.......................................121, 124Airbags, lateral....................................123, 124Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................49,53Air conditioning, manual.........................49,51Air filter........................................................r149Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................48Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........................................................114Anti-pinch ......................................................69Anti-theft........................................................66Armrest..........................................................58Armrest, rear.................................................r96Ashtray, por table...........................................92Assistance call....................................114, 200Audible warning ..........................................113Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........................................240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................................79, 82Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................113Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................................86,88Auxiliary sockets.........................241, 262, 264
Battery.................................................149, 179Battery, charging .........................................179Battery, remote control...........................67,68Blinds.............................................................96Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................143Bonnet stay .................................................143Boot...............................................................74
Boot floor, adjustable ............................99,100Boot lamp..............................................91, 170Bottle holder..................................................r92Brake discs..................................................150Brake lamps................................................168Brake pads..................................................150Brakes.........................................................150Braking assistance system .........................114
Capacit
y, fuel tank ........................................76CD MP3.......................................................261Central locking........................................64, 72Changing a bulb..................................163, 168Changing a fuse..........................................172Changing a wheel ....................................... 156Changing a wiper blade ........................88,182Changing the date.........................................35Changing the remote control battery............67Changing the time.........................................35Checking levels...................................147,148Checking the engine oil level ........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......151Checks ................................145, 146,149, 150Children ........................................107,110, 111Child seats.................................103, 106-108Child seats, conventional............................106
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Child surveillance mirror...............................r93Cigar lighter...................................................r92Closing the boot ......................................64, 74Closing the doors....................................64,71Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................148Cornering lamps...........................................84Courtesy lamps.....................................89,170Courtesy mirror.............................................r93Cruise control..............................................137Cup holder...............................................r92, 96
Deactivating the passenger airbag .............121Deactivating the rear windows......................69Deadlocking ..................................................65Defrosting ......................................................50Dials ..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................148Dimensions.................................................196Dipped beam.........................................79, 164Dipstick..................................................33, 147Direction indicators.............................113, 168Doors.............................................................71Doors emergency control .............................73
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)...114,115Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20Economy mode ...........................................181Electric window controls...............................69
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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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