ESP Citroen C3 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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DRIVING
GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.
* According to engine.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle’s equipment, the system may
advise you to skip one or more gears. You
can follow this instruction without engag-
ing the intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommenda-
tions must not be considered compulso-
ry. In fact, the confi guration of the road,
the amount of traffi c and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the
best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to
follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
Example:
- You are in third gear.
- The system may suggest that you
engage a higher gear, if appropriate. The information appears in the instru-
ment panel screen in the form of an
arrow accompanied by the suggested
gear.
In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the perform-
ance of the engine (fi rm pressure on
the accelerator pedal, for example,
when overtaking...), the system will
not recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging fi rst gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has bee n switched off intentionally.
This is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Passenger’s
airbag
system fi xed. The control switch, located
at the driver's end of the
dashboard, is set to the

"OFF
" position.
The passenger’s front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control switch to the
"ON" position to acti-
vate the passenger’s front airbag. In this case, do
not fi t a child seat in the rear-facing position.
The passenger’s airbag system is put into service
automatically when the vehicle is started ( "ON"
position).

ESP/ASR fi xed. The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp
is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability pro-
gramme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its
indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automati
cally
from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations


Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi xed.
The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer without delay.


Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl ashing.
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been deactivated
with the indicator lamp on
the button on, the ESP/ASR
system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Engine
autodiagnosis system fi xed.
The emission control system
has a fault. This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer
urgently.
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Low fuel level fi xed. When it fi rst comes on there
remains
approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the
ignition is switched on, until a suffi cient addition
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol)
or 48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS Once the fuel consumption unit
has been changed to l/100 km or
km/l, the information relating to
speed and distance also changes
to kilometres.
Display settings
Once the "Display settings" menu has
been selected, you can gain access to
the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
- 12 or 24 hour mode.
Language
Once the "Language" menu has been
selected, you can change the language
used by the display (Français, Italiano,
Nederlands, Portugues, Portugues-
Brasil, Deutsch, English, Espanol).
Units
Once the "Units" menu has been se-
lected, you can change the units of the
following parameters:
- temperature (°C or °F),
- fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or
km/l).

 Once you have selected a setting,
press the "  " or "  " buttons to
change its value.

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons to
switch respectively to the previous
or next setting.

 Press the "OK" button to record
the change and return to the normal
display or press the "ESC" button to
cancel.
Vehicle confi guration
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been se-
lected, you can start diagnostics of the
status of the equipment (active, not active,
faulty).
Once the "Vehicle Confi guration" menu
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer
to the "Visibility" section),
- "guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section).
For safety reasons, confi guration
of the multifunction screen by the
driver must only be done when
stationary.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been se-
lected, you can start diagnostics of the
status of the equipment (active, not active,
faulty).
Language
Once the "Language" menu has been
selected, you can change the language
used by the display (Français, Italiano,
Nederlands, Portugues, Portugues-
Brasil, Deutsch, English, Espanol).
Units
Once the "Units" menu has been se-
lected, you can change the units of the
following parameters:
- temperature (°C or °F),
- fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Displays on MyWay satellite navigation colour screen
"SETUP" menu
Date and time
This menu allows you to adjust the date
and time, and their format (refer to the
"Audio and telematics section").
Display
This menu allows you to adjust the
brightness of the display, the display
contrast and the colour of the map (day/
night and auto mode).
System parameters
This menu allows you to restore the
factory settings, to display the software
version and to activate scrolling text.
This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- audio functions,
- guidance system information.
The chosen language will also be
used on the MyWay satellite navi-
gation colour screen.
Once the fuel consumption unit
has been changed to l/100 km or
km/l, the information relating to
speed and distance also changes
to kilometres.
For safety reasons, confi guration
of the multifunction screen by the
driver must only be done when
stationary. For safety reasons, confi guration
of the multifunction screen by the
driver must only be done when
stationary.
Press the SETUP button to access the

"SETUP" menu. It gives you access to
the following functions:
- Date and time,
- Display,
- System parameters.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Display confi guration
Once this menu has been selected, you
can gain access to the following settings:
- brightness-video setting,
- date and time setting,
- selection of the units.
Example: setting of the duration of the
"guide-me-home" lighting

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the menu
required.

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons,
then the "OK" button to select the
"Guide-me-home lighting" line.

 Press the "  " or "  " buttons to
set the value required (15, 30 or
60 seconds), then press the "OK"
button to confi rm.
 Press the "  " or "  " buttons, then
the "OK" button to select the "OK"
box and confi rm or press the "ESC"
button to cancel. For safety reasons, confi guration
of the multifunction screen by the
driver must only be done when sta-
tionary.
Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected,
you can change the language used
by the display (Deutsch, English,
Espanol, Français, Italiano, Nederlands,
Portugues, Türkçe, Portugues-Brasil). Once the fuel consumption unit
has been changed to l/100 km or
km/l, the information relating to
speed and distance also changes
to kilometres.

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COMFORT When the engine is cold, to prevent
too great a distribution of cold air,
the air fl ow will reach its optimum
level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the dis-
tribution of warm air to the wind-
screen, side windows and footwells
only. On entering the vehicle, if the inte-
rior temperature is much colder or
warmer than the comfort value, there
is no need to change the value dis-
played in order to obtain the comfort
required. The system corrects the
difference in temperature automati-
cally and as quickly as possible.
The air conditioning only operates when
the engine is running. The driver and his front pas-
senger can each adjust the
temperature to their require-
ments.

 Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to
the right respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending
on your requirements, a setting between
18 and 24 is normal.
You are advised to avoid a left/right
setting difference of more than 3. 4. Automatic visibility programme
The automatic comfort pro-
gramme may not be suffi cient
to quickly demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers,
ice, etc.).

 In this case, select the automatic
visibility programme.
The system automatically controls the
air conditioning, the air fl ow and the air
intake and provides optimum distribu-
tion of the ventilation to the windscreen
and side windows.
Automatic operation

 Press the "AUTO" button.
The indicator lamp on the
button comes on. 2. Driver's side adjustment
DUAL-ZONE DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING
We recommend the use of this mode:
it permits automatic and optimised ad-
justment of all of the functions, passen-
ger compartment temperature, air fl ow,
air distribution and air recirculation, in
accordance with the comfort value that
you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate ef-
fectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed. The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.

 To switch it off, press the "visibility"
button again or press the "AUTO"
button, the indicator lamp on the but-
ton switches off and the indicator lamp
on the "AUTO" button comes on.
1. Automatic comfort programme
3. Passenger side adjustment

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COMFORT Fully-folded position Flaps behind the rear seats

 Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.

 Place the head restraints in the low
position.

 Pull control A , to release the seat
back which folds easily onto the
seat cushion.
This manoeuvre automatically retracts the seat cushion.
The seat fi ts into the fl oor, providing a
continuous level fl oor.
To put the seat back in position:

 Pull the seat back backwards until it
locks in place.

 Return the seat cushion to the de-
sired position. Flaps
B fi tted to the back of the rear
seat close the boot fl oor when the rear
seats are in the forward position.
Pull on the upper section of the fl aps to
release them.
They then provide a continuous level
fl oor.
Adjusting the head restraints
The 1/3 - 2/3 rear seat is fi tted with head
restraints.
They have a high position (for comfort
and safety) and a low position (for rear
visibility).
They may be removed, as follows:

 pull the head restraint upwards as
far as possible,

 then, press on the lug A .
When you are carrying rear pas-
sengers, never drive with the head
restraints removed. They must be
secured in place in the high position. When putting back in position,
take care not to jam the seat
belts. Ensure that they are correctly fi xed
to the seat back before any ma-
noeuvre.
Each fl ap is fi xed to the rear of
the seat by two removable plastic
clips.
To detach the fl aps from the rear
of the seat back, press fi rmly down
on the upper part of the two plastic
clips to release them.
To avoid risk of breakage, they dis-
engage if subjected to excessive
force.

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COMFORT
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
The mirror is electrically adjustable per-
mitting the lateral rearward vision neces-
sary for overtaking or parking. They can
also be folded for parking in confi ned
spaces.
A lamp located under the shell of the
mirror provides lighting for the driver's
and front passenger's entry and exit.
This timed exterior lighting comes on
when the vehicle is unlocked or a door
is opened. Folding

 From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.

 From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric
folding mirrors manually.
Adjustment
Unfolding

 From outside: unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the key.

 From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol
A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A .

 Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

 Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.

 Return control A to the central posi-
tion.

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ACCESS
Deactivating the rear window and
door switches Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of contact during
operation of the windows, you
must reverse the movement of the
window. To do this, press the switch
concerned.
When the driver operates the pas-
senger electric window switches,
they must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the
windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when opera-
ting the windows.
Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you must
reinitialise the operation of the electric
windows:

 release the switch and pull it again
until the window closes completely,

 hold the switch for approximately
one second after closing,

 press the switch to lower the window
automatically.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations.

 For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the
rear windows irrespective of their
position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear
controls are deactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear
controls are activated.
When the function is activated,
this warning lamp lights up
on the instrument panel for a
few seconds.
This control also deactivates the
interior rear door controls (see
"Child safety - § Electric child
lock").