2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO low oil pressure

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
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 refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on
maintenance


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


- 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 ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any overflow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

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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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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MAX" mark but should never exceed it.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced with plain water.



Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.


Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.
Screenwash fluid level

When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles andclothing that might become caught by thefan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off theengine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)






Used
products
To p p i ng up
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.
Th
e additive reservoir low level is indicated by fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
multifunction screen.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................115Accessories ................................................188Accessory socket, 12V .................................95Accessory socket, 12 volt.......................93, 97Adjusting headlamps....................................86Adjusting head restraints........................60,62Adjusting seat belt height............................118Adjusting the steering wheel .........................65Advice on care and maintenance ...............146Airbags, curtain ...................................124, 125Airbags, front.......................................122, 125Airbags, lateral.................................... 124, 125Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................51, 55Air conditioning, manual.........................51,53Air filter........................................................r150Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................50Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................115Anti-pinch ......................................................70Anti-theft........................................................67Armrest..........................................................60Armrest, rear.................................................r97Assistance call....................................115, 200Audible warning..........................................114Audio streaming (Bluetooth)...............240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination of headlamps ......80,83Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps ........................................................ 114Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...................................................87,89Auxiliary socket...................................241, 264Auxiliary sockets.........................................262
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................77CD MP3....................................................... 261Central locking........................................66, 73Changing a bulb..................................164, 169Changing a fuse..........................................173Changing a wheel.......................................157Changing a wiper blade ........................89,183Changing the date.......................35,37, 40, 43Changing the remote control battery ............68Changing the time .......................35,37, 40, 43Checking levels ...................................148, 149Checking the engine oil level........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)......152Checks.................................146, 147,150,151Child lock.....................................................113Children ........................................108, 111, 112
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Child seats ..................................104, 107-109Child seats, conventional ............................107Child surveillance mirror...............................r94Closing the boot......................................66, 75Closing the doors....................................66,72Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................149Cornering lamps...........................................85Courtesy lamps.....................................90,171Courtesy mirror.............................................r94Cruise control..............................................138Cup holder...............................................r93,97
Battery.................................................150,180Battery, charging .........................................180Battery, remote control...........................68,69Blinds.............................................................97Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................144Bonnet stay .................................................14 4
Boot...............................................................75Boot floor, adjustable ..........................100,101Boot lamp..............................................92, 171Bottle holder..................................................r93Brake discs..................................................151Brake lamps................................................169Brake pads..................................................151Brakes.........................................................151Braking assistance system .........................115DDeactivating the passenger airbag .............122Deactivating the rear windows......................70Defrosting ......................................................52Dials..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................149Dimensions.................................................197Dipped beam.........................................80, 165Dipstick ..................................................33, 148Direction indicators.............................114, 169Doors.............................................................72Doors emergency control .............................74
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)....115, 116Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20