2015 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD inflation pressure

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Monitoring

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Horn
F Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel. Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.
The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey). The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
Safety

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Under-inflation alert
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
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educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
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top the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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I n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment),
or
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f you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold,
or
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f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
Reinitialisation
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and
after changing one or more wheels.
A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's
side, gives a reminder of this.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
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Safety

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Operating fault
Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.
The under-inflation alert is only
dependable if the system has been
reinitialised with all four tyres inflated to
the correct pressures.
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Safety

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F Start the compressor by placing the switch at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
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o deflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
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nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
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emove the kit then stow it.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding
section.
Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Practical information

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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
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ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar.
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his number is engraved on the bodywork
near the hinge.
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or access to it, open the right-hand door. B.
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IN on the windscreen lower
crossmember.
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he number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen. C.
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anufacturer's label.
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his number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold, at
least once a month.
If the inflation pressures are too low,
this increases fuel consumption.
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yre/paint label.
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his label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the following information:
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he tyre pressures, laden and unladen,
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he tyre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating for the tyre),
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he tyre pressure for the spare wheel,
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he paint colour code.
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Technical data