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

Checks  
Checks  
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the servicing booklet and according to your engine.  
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
12 V battery  
Air filter and passenger compartment filter  
Particle emission filter (Diesel)  
The battery does not require any maintenance.  
Refer to the servicing booklet for  
details of the replacement intervals  
for these components.  
The start of saturation of the  
particle filter is indicated by the  
temporary illumination of this  
warning lamp accompanied by  
a message in the multi-function  
screen.  
However, check that the terminals are clean  
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer  
and winter.  
When carrying out work on the battery, refer  
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the  
precautions to be taken before disconnecting  
the battery and following its reconnection.  
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty  
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.  
city driving), replace them twice as often if  
necessary  
A clogged passenger compartment filter may  
have an adverse effect on the performance  
of the air conditioning system and generate  
undesirable odours.  
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,  
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at  
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp  
goes off.  
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a  
low additive level.  
On a new vehicle, the first particle  
filter regeneration operations may be  
accompanied by a "burning" smell,  
which is perfectly normal.  
Following prolonged operation of the  
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,  
you may, in exceptional circumstances,  
notice the emission of water vapour at  
the exhaust on acceleration. This does  
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or  
the environment.  
The presence of this label, in particular with  
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of  
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special  
technology and specification. The involvement  
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is  
essential when replacing or disconnecting the  
battery.  
Oil filter  
Replace the oil filter each time the  
engine oil is changed.  
Refer to the servicing booklet for  
details of the replacement interval for  
this component.  
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Manual gearbox  
Brake pads  
The gearbox does not require any  
Brake wear depends on the style  
If excessive travel or a loss of  
maintenance (no oil change).  
Refer to the servicing booklet for the  
details of the level checking interval  
for this component.  
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.  
effectiveness of this system is  
noticed, the parking brake must be  
checked, even between two services.  
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.  
Electronic gearbox  
Brake disc wear  
Only use products recommended by  
CITROËN or products of equivalent  
quality and specification.  
In order to optimise the operation  
of units as important as the braking  
system, CITROËN selects and offers  
very specific products.  
The gearbox does not require any  
maintenance (no oil change).  
Refer to the servicing booklet for  
details of the checking interval for  
this component.  
For information on checking brake  
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
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