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

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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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Monitoring

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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).
Monitoring

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Stop & StartThe Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - SToP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts 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 & Start 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:
-

w

ith the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever in position N .
a

time counter calculates the
sum of the periods in ST
oP
m

ode during a journey. It rests
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with
t h e key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

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

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d

emisting is active,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, ST
oP m

ode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
ST
oP m

ode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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driving

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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control, multifunction
engine control main relay.
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da

ytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di

esel fuel heater (
di
esel engine), fuel pump (petrol engine)
F6 10 A
a

b
S
/ESP control unit, ab
S
/ESP cut-off relay, secondary stop
switch.
F7 10 AElectrical power steering.
F8 25 AStarter control.
F9 10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 A
di

esel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils
(petrol engine)
F11 40 A
air

conditioning fan.
Fuse table
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Practical information

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the adjustable boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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"Multimedia":
semi-integral navigation systems, bluetooth®
hands free kit, audio systems inter faced to
steering mounted controls, speakers,
d
Vd


player, USB box, portable navigation systems,
mapping update C
d, H

i-Fi module, driving
aid assistant, Wi-Fi on board, rear multimedia
support, telephone and smartphone carriers,
iPhone
® charger, head-up display...
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITR
oËn

may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn

dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
(2004/104/EC).
by v
isiting a CITR
oËn
dealer, you can
also obtain cleaning and maintenance
products (interior and exterior),
including the ecological products in
the "TECH
n
a
TU
RE" range, products
for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols the
exact colour of your vehicle, recharges
(cartridge for the temporary puncture
repair kit...), ....
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
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