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

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Checking levels
Brake fluid level Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using theoil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT3 or DOT4 standard.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.


Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t at any time (even with the ignition off).

It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up. It will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.

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List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts by hand as far aspossible.)
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehiclehas them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the security socket 4 . )
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

Refitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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Changing foglamp / reversing lamp bulbs
)
open the boot,)
press on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers,)
disconnect the lamp connector,
)
turn the bulb holder by a quar ter turn,)
remove the bulb and replace it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
Changing the third brake lampbulbs (4 W5W bulbs)
)
open the boot,)
remove the two plugs located on the bootinner panel,
)
press on the body of the lamp with
2 screwdrivers to remove it from its
housing, ) turn the corresponding bulb-holder a quarter turn, )
pull the bulb out and replace it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
) insert a thin screwdriver into one of the lens' exterior holes,)
push it outwards to unclip.
)
remove the lens. )
pull the bulb out and replace it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and the spare fusestorage compar tment are installed on the backof the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to them:)Open the glove box,)unclip the fuse access cover by pulling on
the side, )remove the cover completely,)remove the tweezer.



Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Identify the failed fuse by checking thecondition of its filament.
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing.)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number marked on thefusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and
the following tables all agree.
GoodFailed
CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when thecombined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.



Installing electricalaccessories
Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Access to the tools

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Engine compartment
fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover. )
Change the fuse (see correspondingparagraph). )
When you have finished, close the cover carefully to guarantee the sealing of the
fuse box.

All work on the fusebox located on
the battery must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F
120 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control, multifunctionengine control main relay.
F2
15 AHorn.
F
310 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F
420 ADaytime running lamps.
F
515 ADiesel fuel heater (Diesel engine), fuel pump(petrol engine)
F
610 A ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay,secondary stop switch.
F7
10 AElectrical power steering.
F
825 AStarter control.
F9
10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 ADiesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils(petrol engine)
F1
140 A
Air conditioning fan.
Fuse table

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1230 A Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F1
340 A Built-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A Valvetronic supply (petrol).
F1
510 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F1
610 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A
Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 A
Ri
ght-hand dipped headlamp.
F1
915 A Multifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).
F20 10 A Multi
function engine control supply (petrol engine), Turbo
pressure regulation valve (Diesel), engine coolant level
detector (Diesel).
F2
15 A Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP relays.

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Table of maxi-fuses
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
MF1*60 ACooling fan assembly.
MF2*30 A ABS / ESP control unit.
MF3 *
30 A
ABS / ESP control unit.
MF4 *60 ABuilt-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF5
* 60 ABuilt-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF6 *-Not used.
MF7 *-Dashboard fusebox.
MF8
* -Not used.
*
The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Energy economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven. ) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be between five and thir ty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the correspondingparagraph).
If the telephone is being used at thesame time on the eMyWay audionavigation system, it will be interrupted after 10 minutes. S
ystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audioequipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the
battery is not fully charged.

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Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.


Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
)Within one minute after switching off theignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position. This position must be used in order to avoiddamaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


After fitting a front wiper
blade
)
Switch on the ignition. )
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacin
g a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.