sensor Citroen C3 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

FAMILIARISATION EXTERIOR
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the head-
lamps remain on briefl y to make your exit
from the vehicle easier when the light is
poor.


 67, 68
ASR and ESP systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability of the vehicle within
the limits of the laws of physics.


 94 Glass sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility
and light in the passenger compartment.


 62
Rear parking sensors
This system warns you if an obstacle is
detected behind the vehicle when re-
versing.


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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 g uidelines on opera-
tion and maintenance below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst 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 dashboard (behind the
instrument panel); this is used for regulation of t he air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in good 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 compa rtment 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 ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves 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 sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-me-
home lighting with the following 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 maintain- ing of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 sec-
onds in the vehicle parameters of
the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu (except for monochrome
screen A where this is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in 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 sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-me-
home lighting with the following 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 maintain- ing of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 sec-
onds in the vehicle parameters of
the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu (except for monochrome
screen A where this is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in 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 sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-me-
home lighting with the following 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 maintain- ing of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 sec-
onds in the vehicle parameters of
the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu (except for monochrome
screen A where this is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in 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 automati-
cally, 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 rainfall.
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 sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic 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 wip-
ers must be reactivated if the igni-
tion has been off for more than one
minute, by pushing the stalk down-
wards.
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 intermit-
tent 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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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
System comprising four proximity sen-
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle. How-
ever, 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 be-
ginning 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 in the multifunction screen, with blocks which become increas-
ingly closer to the vehicle. The parking sensors system 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 in the multifunction screen.
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 lamp in the
button goes off.
If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message in the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press but-
ton A to deactivate the system perma-
nently. The indicator lamp in 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
Dashboard fuses
The fusebox 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 Airbags 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 lamps, torch, rear
reading lamps.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F8 20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation
radio.

F9 30 A Audio system (fi tted as an option), 12 V socket.

F10 15 A Steering mounted controls.

F11 15 A Ignition, diagnostic socket.

F12 15 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit.

F13 5 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.

F14 15 A Parking sensor control unit, seat belt unfastened
warning lamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel,
air conditioning, USB Box.

F15 30 A Locking.

F16 - Not used.

F17 40 A Rear screen and exterior mirrors demist/defrost.

SH - PARC shunt.