CITROEN C3 PICASSO 2011 Repair Manual
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Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumination
of this warning lamp, an au-
dible signal and a message
in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the
keys given to you on acquisition of the
vehicle.
Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold
the key.
If you do not press the button when fold-
ing the key, there is a risk of damage to
the mechanism.
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release the
key.
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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote con-
trol battery or in the event of a remote
control malfunction, you can no longer
unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
)
First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
)
Press the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.
)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. If the battery is fl at, you are
informed by illumination of
this warning lamp, an audi-
ble signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the igni-
tion switch, an audible signal
sounds when the driver’s door
is opened.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to po-
sition 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Do not attach any heavy objects
to the key as this could weigh
down on it when in the ignition
switch and cause a fault.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.
)
Slide the fl at battery out of its location.
)
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.
)
Clip the casing.
)
Reinitialise the remote control.
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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your
personal identifi cation documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to fi nd the key code and the transponder
code required to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved col-
lection point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate
it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and
the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch,
even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart-
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the
ignition switch when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic engine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and
start the vehicle.
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WINDOW CONTROLS
System which opens or closes a win-
dow manually or automatically. It is
fi tted with anti-pinch protection if an
obstacle is detected on the one-touch
models and a deactivation system to
prevent misuse of the rear switches on
all models.
1.
Driver's electric window control
switch.
2.
Passenger's electric window con-
trol switch.
3.
Rear right electric window control
switch.
4.
Rear left electric window control
switch.
5.
Deactivating the rear electric win-
dow and door controls.
In the event of unwanted opening of
the window on closing (for example
in the presence of frost):
)
press the switch until it opens
completely,
)
then pull it immediately until
it closes,
)
continue to hold the switch
for approximately one second
after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is
not active during these opera-
tions.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch electric windows are fi t-
ted with a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again. The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
Electric windows
)
Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as
the switch is released.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods
of operation:
- manual mode
)
Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
- automatic mode
)
Press or pull the switch fully. The
window opens or closes complete-
ly when the switch is released.
)
Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
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Deactivating the rear window and
door controls 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
passenger 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 ope-
rating 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 win-
dow 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 con-
trols are deactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear con-
trols are activated.
When the function is activated, this
warning lamp lights up on the in-
strument panel for a few seconds.
This control also deactivates the
interior rear door controls (see
"Child safety - § Electric child
lock").
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DOORS
)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open
the door; this unlocks the vehicle
completely.
)
Pull the rear door control to open
the door; this unlocks only the door
opened.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds.
Opening
From outside
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If the vehicle is locked from the
outside, the red indicator lamp
fl ashes and button A
is inactive.
)
In this case, use the remote
control or the key to unlock
the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does
not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic
central locking of the doors is
active. Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors from
the inside.
Locking
)
Press button A
to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Automatic centralised control
System which provides full automatic
locking or unlocking of the doors and
the boot while driving.
You can activate or deactivate this
function.
Activation
)
Press button A
for more than
two seconds.
A confi rmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Unlocking
)
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press but-
ton A
to unlock the doors and the
boot temporarily.
If one of the doors is open, cen-
tral locking from the inside does
not take place.
Unlocking
)
Press button A
again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button
switches off.
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock
automatically.
Deactivation
)
Press button A
again for more than
two seconds.
A confi rmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
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Emergency control
System which locks or unlocks the
doors mechanically in the event of a
malfunction of the battery or of the cen-
tral locking.
)
Insert the key in the lock, located
on the edge of the door, then turn it
one eighth of a turn
.
Opening
)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
handle and raise the tailgate.
BOOT
- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen for a
few seconds.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear benchseat to
gain access to the lock from inside
the boot.
)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
Locking the driver’s door
)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Unlocking the driver’s door
)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
)
Pull the interior door opening control.
Closing
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle. If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
In the event of a failure with
the central locking system, you
should disconnect the battery to
lock the boot and so ensure the
complete locking of the vehicle.
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PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase the
light and visibility in the passenger com-
partment. It is fi tted with 2 independent
manual blinds to help maintain a com-
fortable temperature.
Closing
Rear blind
)
Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.
Front blind
)
Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.
Opening
Each blind is fi tted with a roller
which stores it once you release it.
)
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
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Additions of fuel must be of at
least 5 litres to be registered by
the fuel gauge.
The key cannot be removed
from the lock until the cap is re-
fi tted.
Opening the fi ller cap may create
a noise caused by an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely nor-
mal and results from the sealing
of the fuel system.
FUEL TANK
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel);
(Depending on version: approxi-
mately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Low fuel levelFillin
g
A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used depending on your engine.
When the low fuel level is
reached this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel. 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.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Checks" section. To fi ll the tank safely:
)
the engine must be switched off,
)
open the fuel fi ller fl ap,
)
insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of the
fl ap,
)
fi ll the tank, but do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the pump
;
this could cause malfunctions.
When you have fi lled the tank:
)
put the cap back in place,
)
turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,
)
close the fl ap.
With Stop & Start, never refuel
with the system in STOP mode;
you must switch off the ignition
with the key.