2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO battery replacement

Access
68
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).)
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. I
f the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of
this warnin
g lamp, an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
Key reminder
Switching the vehicle off
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you to position 1(Stop)
. )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
)Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )Slide the flat battery out of its location.)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. )Clip the casing. )Reinitialise the remote control.


Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault.

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Checks
150
Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of theparticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp accompanied bya message in the multi-functionscreen.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances,notice the emission of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.







Checks
12 V battery

The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, par ticularly in summer and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals for these components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
t
his component. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The
presence of this label, in par ticular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is
essential when replacing or disconnecting the battery. Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lampgoes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.

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277 Alphabetical index
Main beam............................................80,166Maintenance..................................................20Map reading lamps...............................90,171Markings, identification ...............................198Mat................................................................96Menu, main................................................. 258Mini fuel level................................................77Mirror, rear view............................................65Mirrors, door..................................................r64Misfuel prevention.........................................79Motorway function (direction indicators).....114Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......................110MP3 CD .......................................................261Music media players ...................................236
Navigation ...........................................207,208Number plate lamps .................................... 169
Oil filter........................................................r150Oil level..................................................33,148Opening the bonnet....................................144Opening the boot....................................66, 75Opening the doors ..................................66, 72Opening the fuel filler flap .............................77Operation indicator lamps.......................23,26
Paint colour code ........................................198Panoramic glass sunroof..............................f76Parcel shelf, rear.................................r102,103Parking brake......................................126,151Parking sensors, rear..................................r140Particle emission filter........................r149, 150Passenger compartment filter....................r150Player, CD MP3 ...........................................261Port, USB....................................241,262,264Priming the fuel system ..............................145Protecting children .......104,108, 111, 112, 122Puncture ...................................................... 152
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LED daytime running lamps..................84,168Level, brake fluid.........................................148Levels and checks................................146-149Lighting, guide-me home ........................82,83Lighting, interior....................................r90,171Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............164,169Lighting control stalk.....................................80Lighting dimmer............................................r34Loading..................................................20,187Load reduction mode..................................181Load space cover........................................r100Localised assistance call ............................200Localised emergency call ...........................200Locating your vehicle....................................67Locking from the inside.................................73Long objects, transpor ting............................99LPG.............................................................193
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Radio..........................................233, 234,259Reading lamps, rear......................................r90Rear foglamp...............................................169Rear screen (demisting)................................52Recharging the battery ...............................180Reduction of electrical load ........................181Regeneration of the par ticle emissionsfilter...........................................................r150Reinitialising the electric windows................70Reinitialising the remote control...................68Remote control........................................66, 69Removing a wheel......................................160Removing the mat.........................................96Repair kit, puncture.....................................152Replacing bulbs ..................................164, 169Replacing fuses .......................................... 173Replacing the air filter.................................r150Replacing the oil filter.................................r150Replacing the passenger compartmentfilter...........................................................r150Replacing wiper blades.........................89, 183Resetting the service indicator.....................r32Resetting the trip recorder............................r34Rev counter...................................................r22Reversing camera.......................................142Reversing lamp........................................... 169Risk areas (update).....................................212Roof bars.....................................................187Roof blind......................................................76Routine checks...................................150, 151Running out of fuel (Diesel)........................145