2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO bonnet

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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Brake fluid level

Oil level
The reading will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition
is switched on using the oil level indicator in the
instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Coolant level

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may operate
after the vehicle has been switched off,
even if the engine is cold.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.


Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.


Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Screenwash fluid level

Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop. In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Top up the level when necessary.
Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).


It is normal to top up the engine oil
between services. CITROËN rec-
ommends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
Access to the battery
Starting using another battery



)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.

)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the remote nega-
tive terminal (-) of your vehicle.

)
Start the slave vehicle.

)
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)

lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.








The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.


After refi tting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop, the Stop & Start system
will only be active after a continu-
ous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends
on the climatic conditions and the
state of charge of the battery (up to
about 8 hours).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indi-
cating that the vehicle has switched to
economy mode and the active functions
are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted to the passenger side of the
vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



Before removing a front wiper blade



)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............102
Accessories ................................164
Accessory socket, 12 V ..........82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................76
Adjusting head restraints ........55, 57
Adjusting seat belt height ...........104
Adjusting the steering wheel ........59
Airbags, curtain ...................110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ....................110, 111
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........48, 51
Air conditioning, manual .........48, 49
Air fi lter .......................................133
Air fl ow .........................................47
Air vents .......................................47
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................102
Anti-pinch .....................................64
Anti-theft .......................................61
Armrest .........................................55
Assistance call ...................102, 176
Audible warning ..........................101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................221
Audio system .......................209-230
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................73, 75
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................77, 79
Auxiliary
socket .................82, 196, 216, 218B Battery ................................133, 157
Battery, charging ........................158
Battery, remote control ...........62, 63
Blinds ...........................................87
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................197, 219
Bluetooth (telephone) .........197, 219
Bonnet ........................................128
Bonnet stay ................................128
Boot ..............................................68
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............89, 90
Boot lamp .............................81, 149
Bottle holder .................................83
Brake discs .................................134
Brake lamps ...............................147
Brake pads .................................134
Brakes ........................................134
Braking assistance system .........102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................70
CD MP3 ..............................195, 215
Central locking .......................60, 67
Changing a bulb ..................144-149
Changing a fuse ..................150-156
Changing a wheel ...............140-143
Changing a wiper blade .......79, 159
Changing
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Changing the remote
control battery ............................62
Changing
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Checking levels ..................132, 133
Checking the engine
oil level ...............................33, 132C Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................139
Checks ................................127-134
Child lock ....................................100
Children ................ 92-100, 107, 109
Child seats .............................92-99
Child surveillance mirror ...............83
Closing the boot .....................60, 68
Closing the doors ...................60, 66
Connectors,
audio ..................82, 196, 216, 218
Coolant level ..............................132
Courtesy lamps ....................80, 149
Courtesy mirror ............................83
Cruise control .............................123
Cup holder ..............................82, 86
D Date
(setting) ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Daytime running lamps ................75
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................109
Deactivating the rear windows .....65
Defrosting .....................................49
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................133
Dimensions ................................172
Dipped beam ........................73, 145
Dipstick .................................33, 132
Direction indicators .............101, 147
Doors ............................................66
Doors emergency control .............68
Driving economically ...................20

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
O Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ............70
Operation indicator lamps .......23-30
P Paint colour code .......................173
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............69
Parking brake ..................... 112, 134
Parking sensors, rear .................125
Particle emission fi lter ........133, 134
Passenger compartment fi lter ....133
Player, CD MP3 ..................195, 215
Port, USB .....................82, 216, 218
Priming the fuel system ..............129
Protecting
children ............... 92-100, 107, 109
Puncture .....................................135
R Radio ..................................193, 213
Reading lamps, rear .....................80
Rear foglamp ..............................147
Rear parcel shelf ....................89, 91
Rear screen (demisting) ...............49
Recharging the battery ...............158
Reduction of electrical load ........158
Reinitialising the
electric windows .........................65
Reinitialising the
remote control ............................62
Remote control .......................60, 63
Removing a wheel ......................142
Removing the mat ........................85
Repair kit, puncture ....................135
Replacing bulbs ..........................144
Replacing fuses ..........................150
Replacing the air fi lter ................133R Replacing the oil fi lter .................133
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................134
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................133
Replacing wiper blades ........79, 159
Resetting the service indicator .....32
Resetting the trip recorder ............34
Rev counter ..................................22
Reversing lamp ..........................147
Risk areas (update) ....................190
Roof bars ....................................163
Roof blind .....................................69
Routine checks ...................133, 134
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........129
S Safety
for children ......... 92-100, 107, 109
Scented air freshener ...................53
Screen, colour 16/9 ............180, 201
Screen,
monochrome ............212, 224, 226
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ...37, 39, 41
Screen, multifunction
(without audio equipment) ..........35
Screen-wash reservoir ...............132
Screen menu map ......201, 224, 226
Screenwash .................................78
Screenwash fl uid level ...............132
Seat, rear bench ...........................56
Seat adjustment .....................54, 56
Seat back storage pockets ...........86
Seat belts ............................104-107
Serial number, vehicle ................173 L Load reduction mode .................158
Localised assistance call ............176
Localised emergency call ...........176
Locating your vehicle ...................61
Locking from the inside ................67
Long objects, transporting ............88
Low fuel level ...............................70
LPG ............................................168
M Main beam ...........................73, 145
Maintenance .................................20
Map reading lamps ...............80, 149
Markings, identifi cation ...............173
Mat ...............................................85
Menu, main ................................212
Mirror, rear view ...........................59
Mirrors, door .................................58
Misfuel prevention ........................72
Motorway function
(direction indicators) .................101
Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........97
MP3 CD ..............................195, 215
Music media players ..........194, 215
MyWay ................................177-208
N Navigation ..................................183
Number plate lamps ...................147
O Oil fi lter .......................................133
Oil level ................................33, 132
Opening the bonnet ....................128
Opening the boot ....................60, 68
Opening the doors ..................60, 66