2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO check engine

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Fuel tank


Low fuel levelFillin
g
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on your engine.
Wh
en the low fuel level is reachedthis warning lamp comes on in theinstrument panel. When it first comeson there remains approximately5 litresof fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safel
y:)the engine must be switched off,) open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the cliplocated on the inside of the flap, )
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: ) put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
) close the flap.

Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to be registered by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system. With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key. Fuel tank capacit
y: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Dependingon version: approximately 30 litres(petrol or Diesel)). For the LPG version:
approximately 33 litres.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *


Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remainsclosed and prevents filling.Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type filler nozzle.
*
According to country of sale.
It remains possible to use a fuel can tofill the tank. In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of the misfuel prevention device and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible.Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the CITROËN dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in the country in which you want to travel.
Mechanical device which prevents fillin
g the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip. ) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automaticallyeach time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.


Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems


The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) optimises traction to prevent skidding of
the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required bythe driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in theinstrument panel.


Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electronic components and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO,accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, indicates a malfunction
of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
In all cases when parking, you mustapply the parking braketo immobilise the vehicle.


When immobilising the vehicle, with theengine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.


Before carrying out any work in theengine compar tment, ensure that thegear lever is in neutral Nand that theparking brake is applied. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can:


- move to position Nto engage neutral,

or

- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.

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Hill start assist
(with the 6-speed
electronic gearbox
system)
System which holds your vehicle temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when star ting on a slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is onl
y active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- certain conditions on a slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated. On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehiclestationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:

- provided you are in automated mode (position A) or in manual mode (position AM)on an electronic gearbox.On a descendin
g slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when yourelease the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the hill star t assist phase.If you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running, manually applythe parking brake then ensure that theparking brake warning lamp is on (notflashing) in the instrument panel.


Operation

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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 thennecessary 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 & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic 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 automatically at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

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Bonnet
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the leftand raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing. )
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet open.


Closing
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.
)Open the front left door.)Pull the interior bonnet release lever A , located at the bottom of the door aper ture.
Opening
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to START mode.

The location of the interior bonnetrelease lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front left door is closed.

Do not open the bonnet in high winds.

When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the bonnet stay with care (risk of burns).

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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from thefirst application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.)Depending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.

If the engine does not star t at the firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter. I
f your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the
fuel system must be primed if you run out of
fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.