2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD warning

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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with theelectronic gearboxsystem:


- gear lever in position Aor M
, when yourelease the brake pedal,

- or gear lever in position N
and the brake pedal released, when you move the gear lever to position A
or M,

- or when you engage reverse gear.

Special cases: START invoked automatically
For reasons of safety and for your comfort,START mode is invoked automatically when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph(11 k m/h) with the electronic gearbox system,
- some special conditions (battery charge,engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.

Deactivation
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch todeactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp coming on accompanied by a message in the screen.


If the system has been deactivatedin STOP mode, the engine restar ts immediately.

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Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes thencomes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
In the event o
f a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps in the instrument panel come on. It is then
necessary to switch off the ignition and star t
the engine again using the key.

Maintenance
This system requires a battery with a specialspecification and technology (reference numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,deactivate the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of STA R T m o d e .


The Stop & Star t system makes use of advanced technology. All workon this type of battery must be doneby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Press the "ECO OFF"switch again.
The system is active again; this is con
firmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,accompanied by a message in the screen.
The system is reactivated automaticallyat every new star t using the key.
Reactivation

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Deactivation
Reactivation
With the engine running, press button Ato 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 (vehiclefitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by CITROËN).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe 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 ser vice warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal (shortbeep) and a message in the multifunction screen.

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Coolant level

The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.

Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Screenwash fluid level
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles andclothing that might become caught by thefan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off theengine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)






Used
products


To p p i ng up

This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.


Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.
Th
e additive reservoir lowlevel is indicated by fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
multifunction screen.

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Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this
warning lamp accompanied bya message in the multi-function screen.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.







Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance. However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, par ticularly in summer and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals for these components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
t
his component.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The
presence of this label, in par ticular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is
essential when replacing or disconnecting thebattery.Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter 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 indicates a
low additive level.

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Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Remove the plastic protective cover. )Pull the bulb-holder and replace the bulb.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing dipped headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Turn the bulb-holder by a quar ter turn.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

If either of the direction indicator warning lamps is flashing quickly, one of the bulbs is faulty.
When refitting, close the plastic cover carefully to ensure the sealing of the
headlamp.


Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F8
20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.
F
930 A
Audio system (fitted as an option), 12 V socket.
F1
015 A Steering mounted controls.
F1115 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket.
F12 15 A
Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer rela
y unit.
F13 5
A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, seat belt unfastened warninglamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel, air conditioning,USB Box.
F1
530 A
Locking.
F1
6- Not used.
F1740 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
S
H- PA RC shunt.

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To w i ng your vehicle
)On the front bumper, driver's side, removethe protective access cover located alongside the front fog lamp, using the flat
end of the towing eye.

)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
the towed vehicle.



To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special conditioncould result in damage to cer tainbraking components and the absenceof braking assistance the next time theengine is star ted.



When removing the protective accesscover, take care to avoid damaging thepaintwork with the towing eye.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.)
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.) Place the gear lever in neutral.