2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO check engine light

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving advice
The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)

Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.



Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.

Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fi tting of the tow-
bar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
I Identifi cation plates ....................173
Indicators, direction .... 101, 145-147
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................139
Infl ating tyres ........................20, 173
Inputs for audio
system ................87, 196, 216, 218
Instrument panel ..........................22
Instrument panel lighting ..............34
Instrument panel screen ...............22
Interior fi ttings .............................82
ISOFIX child seats ..................98-99
ISOFIX mountings ........................97
J Jack ............................................140
JACK socket .........82, 196, 216, 218
K Keeping children
safe .................... 92-100, 107, 109
Key in ignition warning .................62
Key with remote control ...........60-63
L Labels, identifi cation ...................173
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................23-30
Level, brake fl uid ........................132
Levels and checks ...............130-134
Lighting, guide-me home ..............75
Lighting, interior ....................80, 149
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................144-149
Lighting control stalk ....................73
Lighting dimmer ............................34
Loading ................................20, 163 E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................102
Eco-driving ..................................20
Economy mode ..........................159
Electric window controls ...............64
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) ...................102
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................61, 63
Emergency boot release ..............68
Emergency braking system ........102
Emergency call ...................102, 176
Emergency warning lamps .........101
Energy economy mode ..............159
Engine, Diesel ..............71, 131, 170
Engine, petrol ...............71, 130, 166
Engine compartment ..........130, 131
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................153
Engine oil level indicator ......33, 132
Engines ......................166, 168, 170
Environment ..............20, 48, 49, 63,
133, 158
ESP/ASR ....................................103
F Filling with fuel .........................70-72
Fitting a wheel ............................142
Fitting roof bars ..........................163
Fittings, boot .................................89
Fittings, front ................................82
Flashing indicators .....................101
Foglamps, front ....................74, 146
Foglamps, rear .....................74, 148
Fragrance cartridge ......................53
Front seats ...................................54F Fuel ........................................20, 71
Fuel consumption .........................20
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................70, 72
Fuel gauge .............................15, 70
Fuel tank ................................70, 72
Fusebox, dashboard ..................151
Fuses .........................................150
G G.P.S. .........................................183
Gearbox, electronic .... 114, 118, 134
Gearbox, manual ........ 112, 113, 134
Gear lever ....................................20
Gear lever, electronic
gearbox system ................ 114, 134
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 112
Gear shift indicator ..................... 113
Glove box .....................................83
Guidance ....................................183
Guide-me-home .....................75, 76
H Halogen headlamps ...................144
Hands-free kit .....................197, 219
Hazard warning lamps ...............101
Headlamp adjustment ..................76
Head restraints, front ....................55
Heated seats ................................55
Heating .............................20, 49, 51
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................59
Hill start assist ............................ 117
Hooks .....................................89, 91
Horn ...........................................101