ignition Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your exit from
the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
ASR and DSC systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability of the vehicle within the
limits of the laws of physics.
Panoramic glass sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility and
light in the passenger compartment.
Rear parking sensors / reversing camera
These two systems warn you if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle
when reversing.113
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily into standby
during stops in the traffic (red
lights, traffic jams, etc...). The
engine restarts automatically
as soon as you want to move
off. The Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and the
noise level when stationary.
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Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. au dio system steering mounted controls.
3.
W

ipers / screenwash / trip computer control
stalk.
4.
I

nstrument panel.
5.


d
r
iver's airbag.


Horn.
6.
G

ear lever.
7.


o
pe
n storage compartment.
8.


d
o
or mirror controls.
E

lectric window controls.
R

ear electric windows and doors
deactivation control.
9.
P

assenger's airbag deactivation.
10.
M

anual headlamp height adjustment.
11.
F

ront side window demisting vent.
12 .
W

indscreen demisting vent.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning lamp).
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned. Certain warning lamps may come on
in one of two different modes. Only by
relating the type of illumination to the
operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "
di

pped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd


position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
ob

serve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Engine coolant
temperature fixed blue
on s

tarting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
until the warning lamp has switched off.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into ST
oP m

ode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. ST
oP m

ode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
ST
aR

T mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and ST
aR

T mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
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Passenger's
airbag systemfixed.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 ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Turn the control switch to the " OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear ward facing child
seat.
Warning
/indicator lampis 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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Warning lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP
fixed, 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 qualified 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 specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on
the screen, such as, for example:
-

e
ngine oil level,
-

s
creenwash level,
-
r

emote control battery,
-

s
tate of the bulbs,
-

s
aturation of the particle emission filter on d
i
esel
vehicles (see "Checks - Particle Emissions
Filter").
For any other faults, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on 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 part of the driver.
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Low fuel levelfixed. When it first 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 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).
ne

ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
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 CITR
oËn

dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure 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 qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.
on

e of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened fixed then flashing
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 fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal.
on

e or more rear passengers have
unfastened their seat belt.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault.
dr

ive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).a door or the boot is still open. C
lose the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6

mph (10 km/h).
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Service indicator
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The display then
indicates the total and trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example: 1 739 miles (2 800 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
More than 1800 miles (3000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears on the display. System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:
-
t
he distance travelled,
-
t
he time elapsed since the last service.
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Service indicator zero reset
after each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F

p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
F

s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F

w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Service overdue
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on .
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder zero reset
button.
T

he service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the type of driving.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the time
interval since the last service, indicated
in the servicing and warranty booklet. Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the
zero reset to be taken into account.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on,
the spanner flashes to indicate that the
service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles
(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
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