2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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BONNET

 Push the exterior control B to the left
and raise the bonnet.
 Unclip the strut C from its housing.

 Fix the strut in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
Closing

 Take the strut out of the support
notch.

 Clip the strut in its housing.

 Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.

 Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Opening

 Open the front left door.

 Pull the interior control A , located at
the bottom of the door frame. The location of the interior control
prevents opening of the bonnet
while the front left door is closed.
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking levels.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
If your vehicle is fi tted with an HDI en-
gine, the fuel circuit must be reprimed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a repriming
pump, a transparent pipe and a degas
screw under the bonnet.
HDi 90 and HDi 110 FAP engines

 Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve li-
tres of diesel.

 Open the bonnet.

 Unclip the cover to gain access to
the repriming pump.

 Squeeze and release the repriming
pump until fuel appears in the trans-
parent pipe with the green connector.

 Operate the starter until the engine
starts.

 Put the cover back in position and
clip it in place.

 Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi rst attempt, do not try again.
Operate the repriming pump again,
then the starter.

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PETROL ENGINES

1. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2. Coolant reservoir.

3. Air fi lter * .
4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fuse box.
7. Dipstick.

8. Engine oil fi ller cap.
* According to engine.

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DIESEL ENGINES

1. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2. Coolant reservoir.

3. Air fi lter * .
4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fuse box.
7. Dipstick.

8. Engine oil fi ller cap.

9. Repriming pump * .
* According to engine.

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CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the igni-
tion off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with water.
Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval 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 correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations. Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when neces-
sary.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning light, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction display.
Used products
CHECKS
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.

Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and in relation to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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CHECKS
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning light, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction display.
Used products
CHECKS
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.

Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
and in relation to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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CHECKS Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
lent quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear status
Brake pads Handbrake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if a loss of effective-
ness of this system is no-
ticed, the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the checking interval for this
component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 remove the movable boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the box containing the
tools,

 remove the polystyrene storage
box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing
bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- tectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
detach
the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

4. Centring guide.
Permits the refi tting of an alloy wheel on the hub.

5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box).
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
bolts.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.