sensor Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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COMFORT The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance rules below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, do not hesitate t o ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate re-
newal of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger
compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the fascia (beh ind the instru-
ment panel); this is used for regulation of the air conditio ning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger comp artment fi lter. Thanks
to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of th e passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours an d greasy deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not u se it and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Linked with the "Guide-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic light-
ing is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction dis-
play confi guration menu),
- selection of the duration of main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
of the multifunction display con-
fi guration menu (except for mono-
chrome display A where this is
preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunc-
tion of the brightness sen-
sor, the lights come on, this
warning light is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction display, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Less than 5 people.

1. 5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Linked with the "Guide-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic light-
ing is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction dis-
play confi guration menu),
- selection of the duration of main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
of the multifunction display con-
fi guration menu (except for mono-
chrome display A where this is
preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunc-
tion of the brightness sen-
sor, the lights come on, this
warning light is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction display, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Less than 5 people.

1. 5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load.

2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised load.

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning
or replacement without damaging the
bonnet.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in inter-
mittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.

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DRIVING
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
This system consists of four proximity
sensors, located in the rear bumper,
and a special speaker.
This detects any obstacle (person, vehi-
cle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle.
Nevertheless, it cannot detect obstacles
located just below the bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar object
may be detected at the beginning of
the manoeuvre, but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle comes
close to it. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
by an audible signal. The proximity in-
formation is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle.
- a graphic on the multifunction dis- play, with blocks which become in-
creasingly closer to the vehicle. The rear parking assistance sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
take the place of the vigilance and
responsibility of the driver.
Detection zone
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears on the multifunction display.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
you exit reverse gear, the system be-
comes inactive.

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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
or when a bicycle carrier is fi tted
(vehicle fi tted with a towbar or bi-
cycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN). Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator light on the button
is switched off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short bleep) and
a message on the multifunction display.
With the engine running, press button A
to deactivate the system permanently.
The indicator light on the button comes
on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fascia fuses
The fuse box is located in the glove
box.
Access to the fuses

 refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools". Fuse tables

Fuse N° Rating Functions

FH36 5 A Trailer relay unit.

FH37 15 A Trailer accessories socket supply.

FH38 20 A Navigation.

FH39 - Not used.

FH40 30 A Trailer relay unit.

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F1 15 A Rear wiper.

F2 - Not used.

F3 5 A Air bags and pretensioners control unit.

F4 10 A Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning,
clutch switch, particle fi lter pump, diagnostic
socket, airfl ow meter.

F5 30 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric
window control, front electric windows motor.

F6 30 A Rear electric windows motor and driver's electric
window motor.

F7 5 A Courtesy and front map reading lights, glove box
lighting, torch, rear reading lights.