2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD maintenance

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Limit the causes of excessconsumption

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 refi t your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendations on maintenance


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


- 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 serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the fi rst 1 800 miles (3 000 kilome-
tres) that you will see the fuel consumption
settle down to a consistent average.

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COMFORT
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation
and maintenance below:


)
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger
compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard (behind
the instrument panel); this is used for regulation of the air conditioning
system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing
capacity.

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DRIVING

Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp
fl ashes then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall. It is then neces-
sary to switch off the ignition and start
the engine again using the key.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from automatic
operation of START mode.
Maintenance

This system requires a battery with a
special specifi cation and technology
(reference numbers available from a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.

The Stop & Start system makes
use of advanced technology. All
work on this type of battery must
be done by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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CHECKS
Avoid prolonged contact of used
oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Diesel additive level (Diesel engine
with particle emission filter)
Used products CHECK
S
Batter
y
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, re-
fer to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.


Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
sary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours.


Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.


Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the servic-
ing booklet and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.







The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and speci-
fi cation, for which the involvement of a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop is required when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery. The additive reservoir low
level is indicated by fi xed illu-
mination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning and
a message in the multifunction screen.

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CHECKS
















Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, CITROËN
selects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited
.

Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
the details of the level checking
interval for this component.
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Brake disc wear

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of the
particle fi lter is indicated by
the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp accompanied by a
message in the multi-function screen.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter 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 indi-
cates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the fi rst par-
ticle fi lter regeneration opera-
tions may be accompanied by
a "burning" smell, which is per-
fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
P Paint colour code .......................171
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............67
Parking brake ..................... 110, 132
Parking sensors, rear .................123
Particle emission fi lter ........131, 132
Passenger compartment
fi lter ..........................................131
Player, CD MP3 ..................193, 213
Port, USB .....................80, 214, 216
Priming the fuel system ..............127
Protecting
children ................. 90-98, 105, 107
Puncture .....................................133
R Radio .................................. 191, 211
Reading lamps, rear .....................78
Rear foglamp ..............................145
Rear parcel shelf ....................87, 89
Rear screen (demisting) ...............47
Recharging the battery ...............156
Reduction of electrical load ........156
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................63
Reinitialising the remote
control ........................................60
Remote control .......................58, 61
Removing a wheel ......................140
Removing the mat ........................83
Repair kit, puncture ....................133
Replacing bulbs ..........................142
Replacing fuses ..........................148
Replacing the air fi lter ................131
Replacing the oil fi lter .................131
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................132R Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................131
Replacing wiper blades ........77, 157
Resetting the service indicator .....32
Resetting the trip recorder ............34
Rev counter ..................................22
Reversing lamp ..........................145
Risk areas (update) ....................188
Roof bars ....................................161
Roof blind .....................................67
Routine checks ...................131, 132
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........127
S Safety for children .... 90-98, 105, 107
Scented air freshener ...................51
Screen, colour 16/9 ............178, 199
Screen,
monochrome ............210, 222, 224
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) .....................35, 37, 39
Screen-wash reservoir ...............130
Screen menu map ......199, 222, 224
Screenwash .................................76
Screenwash fl uid level ...............130
Seat, rear bench ...........................54
Seat adjustment .....................52, 54
Seat back storage pockets ...........84
Seat belts ............................102-105
Serial number, vehicle ................171
Service indicator ...........................31
Servicing ......................................20
Setting the clock ...36, 198, 220, 221
Short-cut menus .................179, 180
Sidelamps ....................71, 143, 145
Side repeater ..............................143 L Localised emergency call ...........174
Locating your vehicle ...................59
Locking from the inside ................65
Long objects, transporting ............86
Low fuel level ...............................68
M Main beam ...........................71, 143
Maintenance .................................20
Map reading lamps ...............78, 147
Markings, identifi cation ...............171
Mat ...............................................83
Menu, main ................................210
Mirror, rear view ...........................57
Mirrors, door .................................56
Misfuel prevention ........................70
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ...................99
Mountings
for ISOFIX seats .........................95
MP3 CD ..............................193, 213
Music media players ..........192, 213
MyWay ................................175-206
N Navigation ..................................181
Number plate lamps ...................145
O Oil fi lter .......................................131
Oil level ................................33, 130
Opening the bonnet ....................126
Opening the boot ....................58, 66
Opening the doors ..................58, 64
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ............68
Operation indicator lamps .......23-30