2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD check engine light

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Towing a trailer, ...
Driving advice


Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed.) To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
) Take into account the increased sensitivityto side wind.

)If the warning lamp and the STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bic
ycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thusreducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle,and that the fitting of the towbar isentrusted to a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it isfitted in accordance with the vehiclemanufacturer's instructions.

Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must takepar ticular care.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply toyour vehicle.

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Fitting roof bars

To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg. If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.

Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................114Accessories................................................187Accessory socket, 12 volt................92, 94, 96Adjusting headlamps ....................................85Adjusting head restraints........................58,60Adjusting seat belt height ............................117Adjusting the steering wheel .........................63Advice on care andmaintenance.............................................145Airbags, curtain ...................................123, 124Airbags, front.......................................121, 124Airbags, lateral....................................123, 124Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................49,53Air conditioning, manual.........................49,51Air filter........................................................r149Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................48Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........................................................114Anti-pinch ......................................................69Anti-theft........................................................66Armrest..........................................................58Armrest, rear.................................................r96Ashtray, por table...........................................92Assistance call....................................114, 200Audible warning ..........................................113Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........................................240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................................79, 82Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................113Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................................86,88Auxiliary sockets.........................241, 262, 264
Battery.................................................149, 179Battery, charging .........................................179Battery, remote control...........................67,68Blinds.............................................................96Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................143Bonnet stay .................................................143Boot...............................................................74
Boot floor, adjustable ............................99,100Boot lamp..............................................91, 170Bottle holder..................................................r92Brake discs..................................................150Brake lamps................................................168Brake pads..................................................150Brakes.........................................................150Braking assistance system .........................114
Capacit
y, fuel tank ........................................76CD MP3.......................................................261Central locking........................................64, 72Changing a bulb..................................163, 168Changing a fuse..........................................172Changing a wheel ....................................... 156Changing a wiper blade ........................88,182Changing the date.........................................35Changing the remote control battery............67Changing the time.........................................35Checking levels...................................147,148Checking the engine oil level ........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......151Checks ................................145, 146,149, 150Children ........................................107,110, 111Child seats.................................103, 106-108Child seats, conventional............................106
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Child surveillance mirror...............................r93Cigar lighter...................................................r92Closing the boot ......................................64, 74Closing the doors....................................64,71Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................148Cornering lamps...........................................84Courtesy lamps.....................................89,170Courtesy mirror.............................................r93Cruise control..............................................137Cup holder...............................................r92, 96
Deactivating the passenger airbag .............121Deactivating the rear windows......................69Deadlocking ..................................................65Defrosting ......................................................50Dials ..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................148Dimensions.................................................196Dipped beam.........................................79, 164Dipstick..................................................33, 147Direction indicators.............................113, 168Doors.............................................................71Doors emergency control .............................73
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)...114,115Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20Economy mode ...........................................181Electric window controls...............................69
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G.P.S...........................................................210Gearbox, electronic..................... 127,132,150Gearbox, manual........................ 125, 126, 150Gear efficiency indicator.............................r126Gear lever......................................................20Gear lever,electronic gearbox system...............127,150Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................125Glove box................................................92, 93Guidance .............................................208,215Guide-me-home ............................................82
Hands-free kit......................................224, 265Hazard warning lamps................................113Headlamp adjustment...................................85Head restraints, front....................................58Heating....................................................20, 51Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel............................................63Hill start assist.............................................131Hooks ....................................................99,101Horn.............................................................113
Jack.............................................................156JACK socket ................................241, 262,264
Keeping children safe ..........103,110, 111,121Key in ignition warning..................................66Key with remote control ...................64, 66, 68
Interior fittings ...............................................92ISOFIX......................................................... 110ISOFIX child seats ...............................109-111ISOFIX mountings.......................................109
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Filling with fuel.........................................76-78Fitting a wheel .............................................159Fitting roof bars...........................................186Fittings, boot .................................................99Fittings, front .................................................92Flashing indicators ......................................113Foglamps, rear..............................................r80Fragrance car tridge......................................56
Front foglamps ................................80, 84,166
Front seats ....................................................57Fuel..........................................................20, 77Fuel consumption..........................................20Fuel filler flap...........................................76, 78Fuel gauge....................................................76Fuel tank..................................................76, 78Fusebox, dashboard...................................172Fuses...........................................................172
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Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)...................................................... 114Electronic engine immobiliser.................r66, 68Emergency boot release...............................74Emergency braking system........................115Emergency call...................................114, 200Emergency warning lamps.........................113eMyWay ......................................................201Energy economy mode ...............................181Engine, Diesel ...............................77,146, 194Engine, petrol ................................77, 145,190Engine compartment ........................... 145,146Engine compar tment fusebox.....................172Engine oil level indicator.......................r33,147Engines.......................................190, 192, 194Environment............................................20, 68ESP/ASR.....................................................116
Identification plates.....................................197Indicators, direction ....................................113Inflating accessories (using the kit) ............151Inflating tyres................................................20Inputs for audio system ............... 241,262, 264Instrument panel...........................................22Instrument panel lighting ..............................34Instrument panel screen.......................22,126
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Labels, identification...................................197Lamps, front................................................163Lamps, warning and indicator...........r23, 26, 27LED daytime running lamps..................83,167Level, brake fluid .........................................147Levels and checks................................145-148Lighting, guide-me home........................81, 82Lighting, interior....................................r89,170Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............163,168Lighting control stalk.....................................79Lighting dimmer............................................r34Loading..................................................20, 186Load reduction mode.................................. 180Load space cover..........................................r99
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