lock Citroen C3 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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PETROL - DIESEL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Panel grouping together the digital indicator, the multifunction screen and the vehicle
operation indicator lamps.
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Rev counter zone indicating that you
must change up a gear.
3. Speed limiter
or
Cruise control.
(mph or km/h)
4. Electric child lock indicator lamp.
Indicates, for a few seconds, the acti- vation of the electric child lock (deacti-
vation of the rear windows and doors).
Translucent digital instrument panel
This screen groups together the warning
and information messages.
Multifunction screen
Indicator lamps display zone
This zone groups together the vehicle
operation indicator lamps.
Display zero reset button
This permits resetting of the function
selected to zero (trip distance recorder
or service indicator).
Instrument panel lighting button
This adjusts the brightness of the lighting
of the instruments and controls.
For more information, refer to the
paragraph relating to the button or
function and its associated display.
5. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
6. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
7. Trip distance recorder.
(miles or km)
8. Service indicator.
(miles or km) then,
Distance recorder.
(miles or km)
9. Engine oil level indicator.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Front
foglamps fi x e d . The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch
off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d . The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2 nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake fi x e d . The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warnin
g
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refe r to
the "Driving" section.
Engine
coolant
temperature fi x e d b l u e On starting the engine, it
indicates that the engine is
cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
hard until the warning lamp has switched off.
Passenger’s
airbag
system fi x e d . The control switch, located
at the driver's end of the
dashboard, is in the
"
ON
"
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the
"
OFF
" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child se at.
The passenger's airbag system is automatically put
into service on starting the vehicle ( "
ON
" position).
Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating the
function.
For more information, refer to the "Child safety"
section.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
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 a s h i n g .
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi x e d . 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 x e d .
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 a s h i n g . 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 x e d . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
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
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n , u n t i l a s u f fi c i e n t a d d i t i o n
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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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
Service indicator zero reset
After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the distance
recorder display begins a count-
down,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depend-
ing on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
t h e s p a n n e r fl a s h e s to
indicate that the service must be carried
out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by
300 km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its
normal operation. The spanner re-
mains lit . Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information
at any time.
Press the trip distance recorder zero
reset button.
The service information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle during
its life. Lighting rheostat
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and
controls in relation to the exterior bright-
ness.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the igni-
tion is switched off, when the driver's
door is opened and when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.
With the ignition on, press the button
until zeros appear. Activation
When the lighting is on:
press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments and
controls,
when the level of brightness required
is reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode
o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n n i n g
lamps, pressing the button does not
have any effect.
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COMFORT As a safety precaution, do not car-
ry out any action on the cartridge
while driving.
Do not dismantle the cartridges.
D o n o t a t t e m p t t o r e fi l l t h e f r a g r a n c e
diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and
eyes.
Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the fra-
grance may depend on the ventila-
tion or air conditioning settings.
SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
System permitting the diffusion of a fra-
grance in the passenger compartment
in accordance with your requirements,
by means of the adjustment dial and the
various fragrance cartridges available.
Fitting the cartridge
Remove the cartridge from the
sealing case.
I n s t a l l t h e c a r t r i d g e ( fl o w e r a t t o p
right).
Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise.
A d j u s t m e n t d i a l
This dial is located on the dashboard or
in the upper glove box.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of
diffusion of the fragrance.
Turn the dial to the right to permit
diffusion of the fragrance.
Turn the dial to the left to stop diffu-
sion of the fragrance. Fragrance cartridge
This cartridge can be removed easily.
You can change it at any time and store
it in the sealed case which keeps it
closed once it has been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance
cartridges from CITROËN dealers.
R e m o v i n g t h e c a r t r i d g e
Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn anti-clockwise.
Remove the cartridge.
R e fi t i t s s e a l i n g c a s e .
Do not discard the original cartridge
as this serves as a plug when no
fragrance cartridge is in use.
In order to preserve the service
life of the cartridge, turn the dial to
the left when you no longer wish to
diffuse the fragrance in the passen-
ger compartment.
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Table position of the front passenger seat
D o n o t f o r g e t t o f o l d t h e " a i r c r a f t "
t y p e t a b l e fi x e d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e
s e a t fi r s t .
For safety reasons, a passenger
sat in the rear of the vehicle must
not place his feet on the front seat
in the table position.
Placing this seat in the table position,
with the rear benchseat also in the table
position, allows you to transport long
objects.
Push the control upwards and guide
the seat back forwards to fold it onto
the seat cushion.
To put it back in place, lift up the seat
back and guide it rearwards until it
locks in.
REAR SEATS
F o r w a r d s a n d b a c k w a r d s a d j u s t m e n t
A d j u s t i n g t h e s e a t b a c k a n g l e
Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
Each section (1/3 - 2/3) can be adjusted
individually.
The seat can be adjusted to 2 different
positions:
- a standard position,
- an angled (inclined) position.
To adjust the seat back:
Pull the control lever forwards.
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Table position of the front passenger seat
D o n o t f o r g e t t o f o l d t h e " a i r c r a f t "
t y p e t a b l e fi x e d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e
s e a t fi r s t .
For safety reasons, a passenger
sat in the rear of the vehicle must
not place his feet on the front seat
in the table position.
Placing this seat in the table position,
with the rear benchseat also in the table
position, allows you to transport long
objects.
Push the control upwards and guide
the seat back forwards to fold it onto
the seat cushion.
To put it back in place, lift up the seat
back and guide it rearwards until it
locks in.
REAR SEATS
F o r w a r d s a n d b a c k w a r d s a d j u s t m e n t
A d j u s t i n g t h e s e a t b a c k a n g l e
Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
Each section (1/3 - 2/3) can be adjusted
individually.
The seat can be adjusted to 2 different
positions:
- a standard position,
- an angled (inclined) position.
To adjust the seat back:
Pull the control lever forwards.
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COMFORT F u l l y - f o l d e d p o s i t i o n 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.
T h e s e a t fi t s i n t o t h e fl o o r , p r o v i d i n g a
c o n t i n u o u s l e v e l fl o o r .
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 t t e d t o t h e b a c k o f t h e r e a r
s e a t c l o s e t h e b o o t fl o o r w h e n t h e r e a r
seats are in the forward position.
P u l l o n t h e u p p e r s e c t i o n o f t h e fl a p s t o
release them.
They then provide a continuous level
fl o o r .
A d j u s t i n g t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s
T h e 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 r e a r s e a t i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a d
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. E n s u r e t h a t t h e y a r e c o r r e c t l y fi x e d
to the seat back before any ma-
noeuvre.
E a c h fl a p i s fi x e d t o t h e r e a r o f
the seat by two removable plastic
clips.
T o d e t a c h t h e fl a p s f r o m t h e r e a r
o f t h e s e a t b a c k , p r e s s fi r m l y d o w n
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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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
D o o r m i r r o r s
The mirror is electrically adjustable per-
mitting the lateral rearward vision neces-
sary for overtaking or parking. They can
a l s o b e f o l d e d f o r p a r k i n g i n c o n fi n e d
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.
A d j u s t m e n t
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.