2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD bonnet

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Direction indicators 106
Hazard warning lamps
1
06
Horn
10

7
Emergency or assistance call

1
07
Tyre under-inflation detection

1
08
Braking assistance systems

1
12
Trajectory control systems

1
13
Front seat belts

1
14
Airbags
1

18
Parking brake

1
22
Safety
6 -speed manual gearbox 122
6 -speed electronic gearbox system
1
23
Gear shift indicator

1
27
Hill start assist

1
28
Stop & Start

1
29
Speed limiter

1
32
Cruise control

1
34
Rear parking sensors

1
36
Reversing camera

1
38
driving
Emergency or assistance 1 97
eMyWay
19
9
Audio system

2
53
audio and telematics
Alphabetical index Visual search
Bonnet 14
0
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
41
Petrol engines

1
42
Diesel engines

1
43
Checking levels

1
44
Checks
14

7
Checks
Temporary puncture repair kit 149
Changing a wheel
1
54
Snow chains

1
61
Changing a bulb

1
62
Changing a fuse

1
71
Battery
1

78
Energy economy mode

1
81
Changing a wiper blade

1
82
Towing the vehicle

1
83
Towing a trailer

1
85
Fitting roof bars

1
86
Accessories
1

87
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 1
89
Petrol weights
1
90
LPG engines

1
91
LPG weights

1
92
Diesel engines

1
93
Diesel weights

1
94
Dimensions
1

95
Identification markings
1

96
Contents

22
Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level correct
Oil level lowOil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric oil
gauge, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should
check the engine oil level using the
dipstick located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L"
, linked
with the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction 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.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -"
.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30
m

inutes.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
gauge, information on the engine oil level is
displayed for a few seconds in the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.
*
d
ep

ending on version.
Monitoring

78
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"


position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to
position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop. It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute, by
pushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
Visibility

131
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps
in the instrument panel come on. It is then
necessary to switch off the ignition and start
the engine again using the key.
Maintenance
This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITR
oËn


introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
be
fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
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Driving

140
bonnet
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet.
F

U
nclip the stay C from its housing.
F

F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
F
o
p

en the front left door.
F

P

ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
Opening
before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S T
a
R
T m o d e .
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet while the front left door is closed. Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
Checks

141
Running out of fuel
(
die
sel)
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of die
sel.
F
o
p
en the bonnet.
F
d
e
pending on version, unclip the cover to
gain access to the priming pump.
F

S
queeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.
F
o
p
erate the starter until the engine starts.
F
d
e
pending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.
F

C
lose the bonnet.If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, do not try again.
op

erate the priming pump again, then
the starter.
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine,
the fuel system must be primed if you run out
of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
10
Checks

144
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 = MA X
Check 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 = MINIf you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
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 .
Checks

178
batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
af

ter refitting the battery by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop, the
Stop

& Start system will only be
active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle, a
period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Practical information