2009 CITROEN C3 PICASSO brake pads

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Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, CITROËN
selects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited
.

Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Brake disc wear

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.
Brake pads

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of the
particle fi lter is indicated by
the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp accompanied by a
message in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indi-
cates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the fi rst par-
ticle fi lter regeneration opera-
tions may be accompanied by
a "burning" smell, which is per-
fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............100
Accessories ................................162
Accessory socket, 12 V ....80, 82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................74
Adjusting head
restraints ..............................53, 55
Adjusting seat belt height ...........102
Adjusting the steering
wheel ..........................................57
Airbags, curtain ..................108, 109
Airbags, front ......................106, 109
Airbags, lateral ...................108, 109
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........46, 49
Air conditioning, manual .........46, 47
Air fi lter .......................................131
Air fl ow .........................................45
Air vents .......................................45
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................100
Anti-pinch .....................................62
Anti-theft .......................................59
Armrest .........................................53
Assistance call ...................100, 174
Audible warning ............................99
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................219
Audio system ..............207, 222, 224
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................71, 73
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ............................99
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................75, 77
Auxiliary
socket .................80, 194, 214, 216B Battery ................................131, 155
Battery, charging ........................156
Battery, remote control ...........60, 61
Blinds ...........................................85
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................195, 217
Bluetooth (telephone) .........195, 217
Bonnet ........................................126
Bonnet stay ................................126
Boot ..............................................66
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............87, 88
Boot lamp .............................79, 147
Bottle holder .................................81
Brake discs .................................132
Brake lamps ...............................145
Brake pads .................................132
Brakes ........................................132
Braking assistance system .........100
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................68
CD MP3 ..............................193, 213
Central locking .......................58, 65
Changing a bulb ..................142-147
Changing a fuse ..................148-154
Changing a wheel ...............138-141
Changing a wiper blade .......77, 157

Changing the date ...36, 198, 220, 221
Changing the remote
control battery ............................60

Changing the time ...36, 198, 220, 221
Checking levels ..................130, 131
Checking the engine oil level ....33, 130
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................137
Checks ................................125-132C Children .................. 90-98, 105, 107
Child seats .............................90-97
Child surveillance mirror ...............81
Cigar lighter ..................................80
Closing the boot .....................58, 66
Closing the doors ...................58, 64

Connectors, audio ...80, 194, 214, 216
Coolant level ..............................130
Courtesy lamps ....................78, 147
Courtesy mirror ............................81
Cruise control .............................121
Cup holder ..............................80, 84
D Date (setting) ........36, 198, 220, 221
Daytime running lamps ................73
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................107
Deactivating the rear
windows .....................................63
Deadlocking .................................58
Defrosting .....................................47
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................131
Dimensions ................................170
Dipped beam ........................71, 143
Dipstick .................................33, 130
Direction indicators ...............99, 145
Doors ............................................64
Doors emergency control .............66
Driving economically ....................20
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................100
Eco-driving ..................................20
Economy mode ..........................157