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

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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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COMFORT
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" posi-
tion.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

The mirror is fi tted with a night-time anti-
dazzle device.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

 When stationary , pull the control
lever to release the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.

 Push the control lever to lock the
steering wheel.
As a safety precaution, these ope-
rations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

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ACCESS
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
lock or from a distance. It is also used to
locate and start the vehicle, as well as
providing protection against theft.
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the key.
Unlocking the vehicle

 Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle. Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ashing
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
Unlocking using the remote control Locking the vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver’s door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Locking using the remote control
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not
take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door or the boot is open. The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed padlock to lock the
vehicle.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver’s door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Turn the key to the left again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors
fold at the same time.
Unlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driver’s
door lock to unlock the vehicle. Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.

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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps 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 rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Linked with the "Guide-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
"guide-me-home" lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
multifunction screen confi guration
menu),
- selection of the duration of main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for

monochrome screen A where this
is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the brightness sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears on the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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 accord-
ing 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 lamps 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 rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Linked with the "Guide-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
"guide-me-home" lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
multifunction screen confi guration
menu),
- selection of the duration of main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for

monochrome screen A where this
is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the brightness sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears on the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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 accord-
ing 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
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed to the intensity of the rain-
fall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensi-
tive wipers when using an automatic
car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute,
by pushing the stalk downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is advis-
able to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the wind-
screen,
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear.

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FITTINGS
FRONT INTERIOR FITTINGS

1. Sun visor.

2. Child surveillance mirror.

3. Grab handle with coat hook.

4. Upper storage box.
Scented air freshener adjustment.

5. Storage compartments.

6. Glove box.
Fusebox.

7. Storage pockets.

8. Ticket holder.

9. 12 volt socket (100 W max).

10. USB port/auxiliary socket.

11. Cup holder.

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FITTINGS
CHILD SURVEILLANCE MIRROR SUN VISOR
Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror with concealing fl ap and a ticket
holder.
GLOVE BOX
This permits access to the fuse box.

 To open the glove box, pull the
handle towards you.
A child surveillance mirror is installed
above the interior rear view mirror. This
allows you to monitor the vehicle’s rear
passengers, or it can facilitate conver-
sation between the front and rear pas-
sengers without the need to move the
rear view mirror. It can be folded away
to eliminate dazzle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Interior lighting
Interior lamps (1/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 with
a thin screwdriver, close to the button, to
access the faulty bulb.
Map reading lamps (2/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp. To
access the faulty bulb, detach the parti-
tion for the reading lamp 2 concerned,
as necessary. Footwell lamps (W5W)
Unclip the cover using a thin screw-
driver to access the faulty bulb.
Boot lamps (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear-
wards. Torch (Krypton 3.6V)

 Open the tab.

 Push with a fl at screwdriver in the
hole under the tab and recover the
bulb unit.

 Open the bulb unit fully to change
the bulb.
Exterior mirror lamps (W5W)
Unclip the cover using a thin screw-
driver to access the faulty bulb.