2015 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 cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o 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
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind. F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning 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 bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
F 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, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Practical information

191
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 long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Practical information

280
ABS and EBFD systems .............................11 2
Accessories ................................................ 192
Additive, AdBlue


.................................... 20, 162
Additive, Diesel


........................................... 147
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 77
Adjusting head restraints


........................51, 53
Adjusting seats


........................................ 50, 53
Adjusting the date


................................... 28, 37
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel
...................................... 56
Adjusting the seat belt height


.....................114
Adjusting the time


................................... 28, 37
Advice on care and maintenance
..................................... 14

2, 143
Advice on driving


........................................ 12 2
Airbags


.................................................. 18, 118
Airbags, curtain
................................... 12

0, 121
Airbags, front ....................................... 118, 121
Airbags, lateral


.................................... 120, 121
Air conditioning


............................................... 8
Air conditioning, digital


...........................42, 46
Air conditioning, manual


.........................42, 44
Air vents


........................................................ 41
Anti-lock braking system (A BS)


........................................................ 112
Anti-pinch


...................................................... 62
Anti-theft


............................................... 62, 123
Armrest, front
................................................ 51
Audible warning


.......................................... 108
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
..............................

..........240, 267
Audio system
............................................... 255Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........68
Cartridge, fragrance


.....................................49
CD


.......................................................237, 260
CD, MP3

..............................................2

37, 261
Central locking


........................................57, 64
Changing a bulb


...................................16 9 -176
Changing a fuse


...................................17 7-18 3
Changing a wheel
................................15 4 -16 0
Changing a wiper blade
........................80, 187
Changing the remote control battery


............59 Daytime running lamps, LED


................75, 173
Deactivating the passenger airbag


.............11 9
Deactivating the rear windows


.....................62
Deadlocking


..................................................58
Checking the engine oil level
................
25, 144
Checking the levels ..............................14 4 -146
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

..............152
Checks
...............

..................................142-148
Checks, routine


...................................147, 148
Child lock
...............................

......................10 6
Children
...............................

...93 -106, 117, 119
Child seats
................ 9

3 -95, 99, 100, 105, 117
Child seats, conventional


..............................99
Child seats, ISOFIX

....................................10

3
Closing the boot
......................................57, 66
Closing the doors


....................................57, 63
Configuration, vehicle


.......27, 30, 34, 268, 272
Control, electric windows
..............................61
Control, emergency boot release


.................66
Control, emergency door


..............................65
Control stalk, lighting
............................... 7

1-74
Control stalk, wipers
...............................78- 80
Cover, load space

.........................................90
C

ruise control
..............................................13

4
Cup holder

...............................
................83, 87
AB
C
D
Battery ................................................. 147, 184
Battery, charging ......................................... 185
Battery, remote control
........................... 5

9, 60
Blind, panoramic roof


.................................... 67
Blinds, side


.................................................... 87
BlueHDi


................................................. 22, 162
Bluetooth (hands-free)
........................ 2

24, 265
Bluetooth (telephone)


..........................224, 265
Bonnet


......................................................... 140
Boot


............................................................... 66
Boot floor, adjustable


..............................90, 91
Brake discs
.................................................. 14

8
Brake lamps
...............................

.................174
Brake pads


.................................................. 148
Braking assistance system

.........................11

2
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

...16 9 -176
Alphabetical index

282
Menu short cuts ..........................................20 6
Mirror, child surveillance ...............................84
Mirror, rear view
............................................ 56
Mirrors, door .................................................. 55
Mirror, vanity
..............................

...................84
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........70
Mountings, Isofix


......................................... 102
MP3 CD
............................................... 237, 261
Navigation


................................................... 207
Number plate lamps
.................................... 1

74
Oil change


................................................... 14 4
Oil consumption


.......................................... 14 4
OIl, engine


................................................... 14 4
Opening the bonnet
.................................... 14

0
Opening the boot
..............................

......57, 66
Opening the doors
...............................

...57, 63
Opening the fuel filler flap
.............................68
M
N
O
Maintenance, routine ...................................... 8
Map reading lamps ...............................81, 176
Markings, identification


...............................19 9
Mat


................................................................ 86
Menu, main


................................................. 258
Labels, identification
...................................
19
9
Lamp, boot

............................................
82, 176
Lamps, front

................................................
169
Level, AdBlue
® additive ............................... 162
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 14
5
Level, Diesel additive


.......................... 146, 147
Level, engine coolant


.................................. 146
Level, engine oil

...............................
.....25, 144
Levels and checks
............................... 142-146
Level, screenwash fluid
.............................. 146
Lighting, cornering


........................................ 76
Lighting, dashboard


...................................... 26
Lighting dimmer
..............................

..............26
Lighting, guide-me home


........................ 73, 74
Lighting, interior


.................................... 81, 176
Loading


................................................... 8, 191
Load reduction mode


.................................. 18 6
Locating your vehicle
.................................... 59
L

ocking from the inside
................................. 64
L

ong objects, transporting
............................ 89
L

ow fuel level

................................................ 68
Key with remote control

................... 57- 60, 123
Kit, hands-free


.................................... 224, 265
Kit, temporary puncture repair


.................... 149
K
J
L
Indicator, engine oil level .............................. 25
I ndicator lamps, operation .......................11 -14
Indicators, direction


.................................... 107
Inflating tyres


.......................................... 8, 199
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

..............149
Input, auxiliary
...............................

......241, 264
Instrument panel
...............................

............10
ISOFIX


........................................................ 103
Isofix mountings
...............................

...........102
Jack
........

..................................................... 15 4
Alphabetical index