2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD fuel pressure

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on
maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label inthe door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any overflow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

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Monitoring
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Low fuel level fixed. When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offfuel
in the
tank. Yo u m u s t r e
fuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or
48 litres (Diesel); depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Maximum coolant temperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Engine oilpressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a quali
fied workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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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Technical data
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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar. This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the hinge.
For access to it, open the right-hand door.B
.VIN on the windscreen lower crossmember.The number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. This number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold,at least once a month.

If the inflation pressures are too low,this increases fuel consumption.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the followin
g information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and withoutload,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by themanufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................114Accessories................................................187Accessory socket, 12 volt................92, 94, 96Adjusting headlamps ....................................85Adjusting head restraints........................58,60Adjusting seat belt height ............................117Adjusting the steering wheel .........................63Advice on care andmaintenance.............................................145Airbags, curtain ...................................123, 124Airbags, front.......................................121, 124Airbags, lateral....................................123, 124Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................49,53Air conditioning, manual.........................49,51Air filter........................................................r149Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................48Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........................................................114Anti-pinch ......................................................69Anti-theft........................................................66Armrest..........................................................58Armrest, rear.................................................r96Ashtray, por table...........................................92Assistance call....................................114, 200Audible warning ..........................................113Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........................................240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................................79, 82Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................113Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................................86,88Auxiliary sockets.........................241, 262, 264
Battery.................................................149, 179Battery, charging .........................................179Battery, remote control...........................67,68Blinds.............................................................96Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................143Bonnet stay .................................................143Boot...............................................................74
Boot floor, adjustable ............................99,100Boot lamp..............................................91, 170Bottle holder..................................................r92Brake discs..................................................150Brake lamps................................................168Brake pads..................................................150Brakes.........................................................150Braking assistance system .........................114
Capacit
y, fuel tank ........................................76CD MP3.......................................................261Central locking........................................64, 72Changing a bulb..................................163, 168Changing a fuse..........................................172Changing a wheel ....................................... 156Changing a wiper blade ........................88,182Changing the date.........................................35Changing the remote control battery............67Changing the time.........................................35Checking levels...................................147,148Checking the engine oil level ........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......151Checks ................................145, 146,149, 150Children ........................................107,110, 111Child seats.................................103, 106-108Child seats, conventional............................106
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Child surveillance mirror...............................r93Cigar lighter...................................................r92Closing the boot ......................................64, 74Closing the doors....................................64,71Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................148Cornering lamps...........................................84Courtesy lamps.....................................89,170Courtesy mirror.............................................r93Cruise control..............................................137Cup holder...............................................r92, 96
Deactivating the passenger airbag .............121Deactivating the rear windows......................69Deadlocking ..................................................65Defrosting ......................................................50Dials ..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................148Dimensions.................................................196Dipped beam.........................................79, 164Dipstick..................................................33, 147Direction indicators.............................113, 168Doors.............................................................71Doors emergency control .............................73
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)...114,115Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20Economy mode ...........................................181Electric window controls...............................69
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278Alphabetical index
Ta bles of fuses............................................172Tank, fuel.................................................76,78Te chnical data.............................190,192,194Telephone ...........................................224,228Temporary tyre repair kit.............................151Ticket holder..................................................r95TMC (Tr affic info) ........................................221To o l s............................................................156Torch...............................................91,99, 170Total distance recorder.................................r34To w b a r.........................................................r185Towed loads................................190,192,194Towing another vehicle...............................183Traction control (ASR)................................116Traffic information (TA) ..............222,235, 260Traffic information (TMC) ....................221, 222Tr a i l e r..........................................................r185Tr i p c o m p u t e r.....................................r41,45-47Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r34Tyre pressures............................................197Tyres ..............................................................20
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Seat back storage pockets...........................96Seat belts.....................................106, 117,120Serial number, vehicle................................197Ser vice indicator...........................................r31Servicing .......................................................20Shor t-cut menus .........................................206Sidelamps .....................................79, 165,168Side repeater...............................................167Ski flap..........................................................98Snow chains................................................189Spare wheel................................................156Speed limiter...............................................r135Speedometer................................................r22Stability control (ESP).................................116Starting the vehicle ...............................66, 127Steering mounted controls, audio ............... 257Stopping the vehicle.............................66, 127Stop & Start.......47,54, 76,132, 143,149, 179Storage....................................................92, 99Storage box...................................................92Storage boxes...............................................96Storage drawer..............................................94Storage wells.................................................99Stowing rings ................................................99Sun visor.......................................................r93Synchronising the remote control.................67Synthesiser, voice.......................................218System, navigation......................................208Systems, ASR and ESP..............................116
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Warning lamps ..............................................27Wash-wipe, rear............................................r87Washing (advice) ......................................... 145Weights.......................................190, 192, 194Window controls............................................69Wiper, rear.....................................................r87Wiper control stalk..................................86-88Wipers .....................................................86,88
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Table of weights ..........................190, 192, 194
Ta b l e position................................................59Ta b l e s , a i r c r aft..............................................96Ta b l e s of engines........................190, 192, 194
Unlocking ......................................................64Unlocking from the inside.............................72Update risk areas ........................................212USB Reader................................................r262
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Vehicle identification ...................................197Ventilation .........................................48, 49, 51