service indicator Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2016 1.G Owner's Manual
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Petrol - Diesel instrument panel
Panel grouping together the digital indicator, the multifunction screen and the vehicle operation 
indicator and warning lamps.
1.
 R
ev counter.  
 I
ndicates the speed of rotation of the 
engine (x 1000 rpm).
2.
 R
ev counter zone indicating that you must 
change up a gear.
3.
 S
peed limiter  
 
or
 C
ruise control.  
 (
mph or km/h)
4.
 E
lectric child lock indicator lamp.  
 I
ndicates, for a few seconds, the activation 
of the electric child lock (deactivation of the 
rear windows and doors).
Translucent digital instrument panel
This screen groups together the warning and 
information messages.
Multifunction screen
Indicator lamps display zone
This zone groups together the vehicle 
operation indicator lamps.
Display zero reset button
This permits resetting of the function selected 
to zero (trip distance recorder or service 
indicator).
Instrument panel lighting button
This adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the 
instruments and controls.
5.
 F
uel
 gauge . 
 I
ndicates the quantity of fuel remaining in 
the tank.
6.
 S
peedometer
. 
 I
ndicates the current speed of the moving 
vehicle (mph or km/h).
7. T
rip distance recorder.
  (
miles or km)
8.
 S
ervice indicator.  
 (
miles or km) then,
 D
istance recorder.  
 (
miles or km)
9.
 E
ngine oil level indicator. For more information, refer to the 
paragraph relating to the button or 
function and its associated display. 
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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 in the 
multifunction screen. A minor fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in 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 filter on Diesel vehicles 
(refer to the corresponding section).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message in the 
multifunction screen. A major fault has occurred for which 
there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in 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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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by 
an audible signal and 
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is 
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the 
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment 
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one 
or more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection, 
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed, 
accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre 
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive  
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range. The remaining driving range is 
between 350 miles (600 km) and 
1500 miles (2400 km).
Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon 
as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
+ flashing associated with 
the SERVICE warning 
lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a 
message indicating the 
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is 
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® additive tank to avoid 
a breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
flashing, associated 
with the SERVICE 
warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating that 
starting is prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the 
starting inhibition system required 
by legislation prevents starting of the 
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the 
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation 
yourself.
It is essential  to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to 
the additive tank.
For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section. 
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Warning/indicator  lampis on Cause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions 
control system
 
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions 
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions 
return to normal levels.
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with 
the SERVICE and 
engine diagnostic 
warning lamps, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a 
message indicating 
the remaining driving 
range. After confirmation of the fault with the 
emissions control system, you can 
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km) 
before the engine starting inhibition 
system is triggered.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay
, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing, on switching 
on the ignition, 
associated with the 
SERVICE and engine 
diagnostic warning 
lamps, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a message. You have exceeded the authorised 
driving limit following confirmation 
of a fault with the emissions control 
system: the engine starting inhibition 
system prevents starting of the 
engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
 call on a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Service indicator
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total distance.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For 5 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 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the 
screen indicates:
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 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the screen indicates:
5 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.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the screen.
The point at which the next service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset, 
depending on the distance travelled and the 
time elapsed since the last service. System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule. For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
degree of deterioration of the engine oil 
is also taken into account (depending 
on the country of sale).
Indicators 
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your 
vehicle yourself:
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.
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. If you have to disconnect the battery 
following this operation, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the 
reset to be registered. 
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Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level correct
Oil level lowOil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric oil 
gauge, the engine oil level is no longer 
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should 
check the engine oil level using the 
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L"
, linked 
with the service warning lamp, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message in the 
multifunction 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.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -"
. 
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
The level shown will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground and 
the engine has been off for more than 
30
 m
inutes.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
gauge, information on the engine oil level is 
displayed for a few seconds in the instrument 
panel when the ignition is switched on, after the 
service information.
* Depending on version.
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Manual central locking 
control
System which provides full manual locking or 
unlocking of the doors from the inside.
Automatic central locking
System which provides full automatic locking 
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while 
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Unlocking
F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
Unlocking
F Press button A again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button 
switches
  off.
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the 
doors and the boot lock automatically.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, 
the red indicator lamp flashes and 
button A is inactive.
F
 
I
n this case, use the remote control 
or the key to unlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central 
locking from the inside does not take 
place. If one of the doors is open, the 
automatic central locking does not take 
place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central 
locking of the doors is active.
Locking
F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Driving with the doors locked can make 
access more difficult for the emergency 
services in the event an emergency. 
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DeactivationReactivation
With the engine running, press button A to 
deactivate the system permanently. The 
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The system will be deactivated 
automatically when towing a trailer or 
when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle 
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier 
recommended by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure that 
the sensors are not covered with mud, 
frost or snow.
Press button A again to reactivate the system. 
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
If there is an operating fault, when reverse gear 
is engaged, the service warning lamp comes 
on, accompanied by an audible signal (short 
beep) and a message in the multifunction 
screen.
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Driving