2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO ignition

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Warning lamps
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the screen. The illumination of this warnin
g lamp
is related to a serious fault with thebraking system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure or the enginecoolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, as the en
gine may cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service
temporarily,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a messa
ge on the
multifunction screen.
A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on
the screen, such as, for example:


- engine oil level,

- screenwash level,

- remote control batter
y,

- state of the bulbs,

- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles
(see "Checks - Particle Emissions
Filter").
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a messageon the multifunction screen.
A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the multifunction screen. If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the par t of the driver.

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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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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Airbagstemporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
fix
ed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front seat beltnot fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver and
/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Rear seat belt not fastened / unfastened
fixed then flashingaccompanied by anaudible signal.
One or more rear passengers haveunfastened their seat belt.
Power steeringfixed.The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) openfixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open.Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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Service indicator
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The display thenindicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:400 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a
few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
o
perations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.
Example:
1 739 miles (2 800 km) remainbefore the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

More than 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears on the display. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. Itis determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time ela
psed since the last ser vice.

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Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is asfollows: )
switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,
) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown, ) when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Service overdue
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on.

Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the ser vice information at anytime. )Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew seconds, then disappears.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, dependingon the type of driving.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the time interval since the last service, indicatedin the ser vicing and warranty booklet.

Following this operation, if you wish todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be taken into account. For a
few seconds after the ignition is switchedon,the spanner flashes to indicate that the
ser vice must be carried out as soon as possible. Example:the ser vice is overdue by 180 miles(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

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Engine oil level indicator
This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
Oil level indicator fault

Dipstick
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in themultifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine. This is indicated by the
flashing of "OIL--"
. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Re
fer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
Th
ere are 2 marks on the
dipstick:-A= max; never exceed thislevel (risk of damage to the engine), - B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine.
The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes. S
ystem to inform the driver of whether theengine oil level is correct or not.

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Total distance recorder Lighting dimmer
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked. S
ystem which measures a distance travelled
during a day or other period since it was reset
to zero by the driver.
Activation
When the lighting is on:)press the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,)when the level of brightness required isreached, release the button.

Deactivation

When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,
pressing the button does not have any effect.



Tr ip distance recorder
)
With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.



To conform to legislation in the country you are crossing, change the units of distance (miles or km) via theconfiguration menu.
S
ystem which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life. System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation to theexterior brightness.

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Tr ip computer, a few definitions


When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).
Range
(miles or km)The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remainingin the tank. Related to theaverage fuel consumption over
the last few miles (kilometres)travelled.


Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.


Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last tripcomputer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Distance remaining todestination
(miles or km)This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the final destination. It
is either calculated instantly by the
navigation system, if guidance isactivated, or entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero ever
y time theignition is switched on with the key.

If dashes are displayed continuouslywhile driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).