2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO light

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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
or when a bicycle carrier is fi tted
(vehicle fi tted with a towbar or bi-
cycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN). Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator light on the button
is switched off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short bleep) and
a message on the multifunction display.
With the engine running, press button A
to deactivate the system permanently.
The indicator light on the button comes
on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.

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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.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
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 cabin fi lter may have an ad-
verse effect on the performance 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 according 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.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
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 cabin fi lter may have an ad-
verse effect on the performance 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 according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb .
Front lights

1. Direction indicators (H21 W amber).

2. Dipped headlamps (H7-55 W).

3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55 W).

4. Side lights (W 5 W).

5. Fog lamps (PSX24 W).
In certain climatic conditions
(low temperature, humidity), the
presence of condensation on
the inside of the headlamp and
light glass is normal ; it disap-
pears a few minutes after the lights
are switched on.
 Handle the bulbs using a dry
cloth.
The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate lenses, coated with a
protective varnish:

 do not clean them with a dry
or abrasive cloth or using a
detergent or solvent product,

 use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure
washer on stubborn dirt, do not
spend too long on the head-
lamps, lights and their sur-
rounds to avoid damaging their
varnish and their seals.
Changing direction indicator bulbs Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.

 Remove the plastic protective cover.

 Pull the bulb-holder and replace the
bulb.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
When refi tting, close the plastic
cover carefully to guarantee the
sealing of the headlamp. If either of the direction indicator
warning lights is fl ashing quickly,
one of the bulbs is faulty.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Contact a CITROËN dealer to obtain re-
placement repeaters.

 Insert a screwdriver on the edge of
the repeater.

 Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.

 Disconnect the repeater connector.
When removing:
- be careful not to damage the paint- work of your vehicle with the screw-
driver,
- do not allow the wire and the con- nector to slide inside the wing.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Disconnect the bulb connector.

 Move the springs to release the
bulb.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing side light bulbs

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Pull the bulb-holder.

 Remove the bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.
Changing dipped headlamp bulbs

 Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.

 Turn the bulb-holder by a quarter
turn.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lights

1. Brake/side lights (12VP21/5 W).

2. Fog lamp, right-hand side (PR21 W)
Reversing light, left-hand side
(P21 W).

3. Direction indicators (P 21 W) Changing brake/side lights and
direction indicator bulbs

 unscrew the two light fi xing bolts,

 extract the light carefully pulling it by
its shaft,
 turn the bulb holder a quarter turn,

 remove the faulty bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing fog/reversing light bulbs

 open the boot,


press on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers,

 disconnect the light connector,

 turn the bulb holder by a quarter
turn,

 remove the bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order. Changing the third stop light bulbs
(4 x W 5 W bulbs)

 open the boot,

 remove the two plugs located on the
boot inner panel,

 press on the body of the light with
2 screwdrivers to remove it from its
housing,

 turn the corresponding bulb-holder
a quarter turn,

 pull the bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order. Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)

 insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the lens' exterior holes,

 push it outwards to unclip,

 remove the lens,

 pull the bulb and replace it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-
verse order.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Interior lighting
Interior lamps (1/W 5 W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1
with a thin screwdriver, close to the but-
ton, to access the faulty bulb.
Map reading lamps (2/W 5 W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp. To
access the faulty bulb, detach the par-
tition for the reading lamp 2 concerned,
as necessary. Footwell lamps (W 5 W)
Unclip the cover using a thin screwdriver
to access the faulty bulb.
Boot lamps (W 5 W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rearwards. Torch (Krypton 3.6 V)

 Open the tab.

 Push with a fl at screwdriver in the
hole under the tab and recover the
bulb unit.

 Open the bulb unit fully to change
the bulb.
Exterior mirror lamps (W 5 W)
Unclip the cover using a thin screwdriver
to access the faulty bulb.