Get Checks Guide for Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

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Bonnet

Opening

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

Do not open the bonnet in high winds.

switch off the Stop & Start system to

avoid any risk of injury resulting from an

automatic change to START mode.

When the engine is hot, handle the

exterior safety catch and the bonnet

stay with care (risk of burns).

Closing

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Take the stay out of the support notch.

Clip the stay in its housing.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

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Push the exterior safety catch B to the left

and raise the bonnet.

)

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is

secured correctly.

)

Open the front left door.

Pull the interior bonnet release lever A

located at the bottom of the door aperture.

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The location of the interior bonnet

release lever prevents opening of the

bonnet while the front left door is closed.

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Unclip the stay C from its housing.

Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet

open.

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Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

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.

)

Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel.

)

Open the bonnet.

Depending on version, unclip the cover to

gain access to the priming pump.

Squeeze 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.

Operate the starter until the engine starts.

Depending on version, put the cover back

in position and clip it in place.

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Close the bonnet.

If the engine does not start at the first

attempt, do not try again.

Operate the priming pump again, then

the starter.

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Petrol engines

1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3. Air filter.

4. Brake fluid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8. Engine oil filler cap.

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To avoid damaging the electrical units,

the use of a high pressure washer

in the engine compartment is strictly

prohibited

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Checks

Diesel engines

Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3. Air filter.

4. Brake fluid reservoir.

5. Battery.

6. Fusebox.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8. Engine oil filler cap.

9. Priming pump (on fuel filter).

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Checks

Checking levels

If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the servicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.

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).

Oil level

Brake fluid level

The check is carried out either when

The brake fluid level should be close

Engine oil change

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the

interval for this operation.

In order to maintain the reliability of the engine

and emission control system, the use of

additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

the ignition is switched on using the

oil level indicator on the instrument

panel, or using the dipstick.

to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check

the brake pad wear.

It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level

ground and the engine has been off for more

than 30 minutes.

Changing the ﬂuid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the

interval for this operation.

Oil speciﬁcation

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).

The oil must be the correct grade for your

engine and conform to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake fluid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations and meet the

DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

After topping up the oil, the check when

switching on the ignition with the oil

level indicator in the instrument panel

is not valid during the 30 minutes after

topping up.

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Coolant level

Screenwash fluid level

Used products

Top up the level when necessary.

The coolant level should be close

to the "MAX" mark but should never

exceed it.

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or

fluids with the skin.

Most of these fluids are harmful to

health or indeed very corrosive.

When the engine is warm, the temperature of

the coolant is regulated by the fan.

Fluid speciﬁcation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,

this fluid must not be topped up or replaced

with plain water.

The cooling fan may start after switching

off the engine: take care with articles and

clothing that might become caught by the

fan blades.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into

sewers or onto the ground.

Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop (France) or to an

authorised waste disposal site.

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)

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.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.

Topping up

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

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Checks for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

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