2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO service

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Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with an electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
A = MaX
C
heck all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)
and the cooling fan could start at any
time (even with the ignition off).
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). B = MI
n
I
f you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
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I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "
di

esel engine"
section for the location of the dipstick in the
engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

T

ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W

ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R

efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX" mark but should never
exceed it.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
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 and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine 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 n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a CITRoËn

dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
The 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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Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the checking
interval for this component.For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearboxonly use products recommended by
CITRoËn or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITR
oËn

selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the adjustable boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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EMERGENCY OR ASSIST ANCE CALL
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this button for more than
2
seconds. Flashing of the green LE d and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made to the
C
ITR o Ë n Localised Emergency Call centre*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the call. The green LE
d
goes off.
Pressing this button (at any time) for more than 8 seconds cancels the\

call.
CITROËN Localised Assistance Call
When the ignition is switched on, the
green LE d comes on for 3 seconds
indicating that the system is operating
correctly.
If the orange LED flashes: there is a
system fault.
If the orange LE
d is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITR
o Ë n
dealer.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has been made *.
Operation of the system
The green LED remains on (without flashing) when communication is
established. It goes off at the end of communication.
This call is dealt with by the
C
ITR o Ë n Localised Emergency Call centre
which receives locating information from the vehicle and can send a
detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in
which the team is not operational, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is dealt with directly by the emergency
services (112) without the vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.
*

These services are subject to conditions and availability
.


Consult a CITR
o Ë n dealer. If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the configuration of these services
and, if desired, modified to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country
,
configuration is possible in the official national language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularly to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out \
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.
If you benefit from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available
additional services in your MyCITR
o Ë n personal space, via the CITR o Ë n
Internet website in your country, accessible on www.citroen.com.

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a press on the knob gives access
to short-cut menus according to the
display in the screen.
Display according to context
RADIO: Change waveband
MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS,
CD or USB (according to
media):
Play modes:
Normal
Random
Random on all media
Repetition
TELEPHONE
(call in progress):
Private mode FULL SCREEN MAP OR IN
A

NEW WINDOW:
Stop / Restore guidance
Select destination
Enter an address
Directory
GPS coordinates
Divert route
Move the map
Info. on location
Select as destination Select as stage
Save this place (contacts)
Quit map mode
Guidance criteria
Put call on hold
DTMF ring tones
Hang up
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Traffic announcements (TA) AM
Information
Entertainment
Special or Urgent2
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Services announcements1
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Towards points of interest (POI)The points of interest (P o I) indicate all of the service locations in the vicinity
(hotels, various businesses, airports...).
Select the "Enter an address" function
and confirm, then select Select
destination and confirm.
To select a P
o I close to your current
location, select " POI" and confirm, then
select "Around the current place" and
confirm.
To select a P
o I as a stage on the route,
select "POI" and confirm, then select "On
the route" and confirm.
To select a POI as a destination, first
enter the country and town (see "Towards
a new destination"), select " POI" and
confirm, finally select " Near" and confirm. Search for P
o Is in the categories
suggested in the following pages.
Select "Search by Name
" to search for P
o Is by name and not by
proximity.
Select the POI and confirm "OK" to start
the guidance.
Press N AV
to display the
"Navigation - guidance " menu.
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NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
This icon appears when several POIs are grouped
together in the same area. Zooming in on this icon
shows details of the POIs.
Service station
Garage
CITR
o
Ë
n
Covered car park
Car park
Rest area
Hotel
Restaurant
Cafeteria
b

ed and breakfast Railway station
b

us station
Port
Industrial estate
Supermarket
Vending machine
Sports complex, sports centre,
sports ground
Swimming pool
Winter sports resort
a

irport Theme parks
Hospital, Chemist,
Ve t
Police station
Town hall
Post office
Museum, Culture, Theatre,
Historic monument
Tourist information, Tourist
attraction
Risk areas /
d anger areas*
List of principal points of interest (POI)
* according to availability in the country.
School
An annual mapping update allows new points of interest to be presented to you.
You can also update the Risk areas /
d
anger areas every month.
The detailed procedure is available on:
http://citroen.navigation.com. Cinema