2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD engine

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Quality of the fuel used
for petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol bio
fuels (containing
10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol(E10 0 type).
For Russia only, the use of RON 92 unleadedpetrol is possible.

Quality of the fuel used
for Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current and future European standards (Diesel fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strictapplication of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remainsclosed and prevents filling.Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type filler nozzle.
*
According to country of sale.
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill the tank. In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of the misfuel prevention device and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible. Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the CITROËN dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps inthe country in which you want to travel.
Mechanical device which prevents fillin
g the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

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Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.Front courtesy lamp2.Map reading lamps3.Rear cour tesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps


Map reading lamps
)
With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch. In this position, the courtes
y lamp comes on gradually:
Permanentl
y off.

Permanent lighting. It switches o
ff gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
-
30 seconds after the last door is closed. - w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is o
pened,
- when the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time as the courtesy lamps.
In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,-with the engine running, unlimited.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the boot or as a torch.




Boot lamp

Use
)
Extract the torch from its location by pullingit from the front.)
Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )
Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.



Storing
)
Put the torch back in place in its locationstarting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may notcharge and may not come on when the boot is opened.

Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a batter
y life of approximately 45 minutes and charges while you are driving.
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximatelyten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
Obser ve the polarities when fitting the batteries.Never replace the rechargeable batteries with single-use batteries.

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Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on
, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
react
ivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of thesesystems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electroniccomponents and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Parking brake


Applying
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up toimmobilise your vehicle.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lampand the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, this indicates that the parkingbrake is still on or has not been properly released.

Releasing
)Pull the parking brake lever gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.









6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
) Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.



Engaging reverse gear
)
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.

Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

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Gear effi ciency indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:


- You are in third
gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.
* Accordin
g to engine.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.

- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.

In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode. AUTO.
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.


Moving off
)
Select position N.)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel screen.
)
Select automated mode (position A
) or Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
) Accelerate away.
AUT
Oand 1 , 1 or Rappear in the instrument
panel screen.

Automated mode
)Select position A.
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the par t of the driver. Itcontinuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the style of driving,

- the profile of the road.

- the vehicle load.

For o
ptimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the
accelerator pedal
firmly past the point of
resistance.
You must press the brake pedal whenstarting the engine.


Never select neutral N
when driving.
N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position Non starting.
A message is displayed in the screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on starting the engine.


You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.