tow CITROEN C3 PICASSO 2011 Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 99Hazard warning lamps 99Horn 99Emergency or assistance call 100Braking assistance systems 100Trajectory control systems 101Front seat belts 102Airbags 106
8 - SAFETY 99 Î 109
Parking brake 1106-speed manual gearbox 110Gear effi ciency indicator 1116-speed electronic gearbox system 112Hill start assist 115Stop & Start 116Speed limiter 119Cruise control 121Rear parking sensors 123
9 - DRIVING 110 Î 124
Bonnet 126Running out of fuel (Diesel) 126Petrol engines 128Diesel engines 129Checking levels 130Checks 131
10 - CHECKS125 Î132
Temporary puncture repair kit 133Changing a wheel 138Changing a bulb 142Changing a fuse 148Battery 155Energy economy mode 157Changing a wiper blade 157Towing the vehicle 158Towing a trailer 160Fitting roof bars 161Accessories 162
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 133 Î163
Petrol engines 164Petrol weights 165LPG engines 166LPG weights 167Diesel engines 168Diesel weights 169Dimensions 170Identifi cation markings 171
12 - TECHNICAL DATA164AÎ171
AUDIOandTELEMATICS172Î 228
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 229 Î 232
Emergency or assistance 173MyWay 175Audio system 207

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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON
DRIVING SAFELY
This 6-speed gearbox offers the choice of
the comfort of automated operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.


1.
Gear lever.

2.
"-"
steering mounted control paddle.

3.
"+"
steering mounted control paddle.
The gear engaged or the driving mode
selected appears in the instrument pan-
el screen.

N.
Neutral.

R.
Reverse.

1 to 6.
Gears engaged.

AUTO.
Automated mode.

)
Select position N
and press the
brake pedal fi rmly while starting the
engine.

)
Select automated mode (position A
)
or manual mode (position M
) by
moving the gear lever 1
,
or
engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1
towards position R
.

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Progressively release the foot brake,
then accelerate away.
6-speed electronic
gearbox system Display in the instrument panel
Moving off



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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox


With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive
by changing up quite soon. If your
vehicle has the system, the gear effi -
ciency indicator invites you to change
up; it is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, ac-
cording to the type of gearbox, without
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily
or suddenly.



Maintain a safe distance between vehi-
cles, use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contrib-
ute towards a reduction in fuel consump-
tion and CO
2 emissions and also helps
reduce the background traffi c noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.

Control the use of your electrical equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down
(sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is
attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front fo-
glamps when the level of light does not
require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving
off, particularly in winter; your vehicle
will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (fi lm, music,
video game...), you will contribute to-
wards limiting the consumption of elec-
trical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.

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MONITORING
Certain warning lamps may
come on in two different modes.
Only by relating the type of illu-
mination to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascer-
tained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has
occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occur-
rence of a fault (warning lamp).

Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fi xed) or fl ash.

Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.

When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps should go off.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations






Left-hand
direction
indicato

r


fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.




Right-hand
direction
indicator


fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
up.





Sidelamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.




Dipped beam
headlamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.




Main beam
headlamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

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COMFORT
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation
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 renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, 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 the air conditioning
system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment 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 the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and 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 or a qualifi ed workshop.
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.

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COMFORT

Manual operation

If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system by
changing a setting. The other functions
will still be controlled automatically.


)
Pressing the "AUTO"
button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.


)
Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning.
6. Air distribution adjustment


)
Press one or more buttons to
direct the air fl ow towards:

7. Air fl ow adjustment


)
Turn this control to the left
to decrease the air fl ow or
to the right to increase the
air fl ow.

8. Air intake/Air recirculation


Switching the system off



)
Turn the air fl ow control to the left until
all of the indicator lamps go off.
This action switches off the air condi-
tioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no lon-
ger guaranteed but a slight fl ow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt.


)
Turn the air fl ow dial to the right or
press the "AUTO"
button to reacti-
vate the system with the values set
before it was switched off.


)
Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
5. Air conditioning On/Off

Avoid prolonged operation in inte-
rior air recirculation mode or driving
for long periods with the system off
(risk of condensation and deterio-
ration of the air quality).



- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, the side windows and
the vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the
vents and the footwells,


- the vents and the footwells,

- the vents,

- the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells.


The air fl ow indicator lamps, between
the two fans, come on progressively in
relation to the value requested.

)
As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent the formation
of condensation. The indicator lamp
on the button switches off.

For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the mini-
mum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left
until "LO"
is displayed or
to the right until "HI"
is dis-
played.
9. Mono-zone/Dual-zone


)
Press this button to equalise
the comfort value on the
passenger's side with that
on the driver's side (mono
zone). The indicator lamp in
the button comes on.


Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke. Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).


)
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator lamp in the
"A/C"
button comes on.

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ACCESS
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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ACCESS
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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VISIBILITY
LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lamps providing
the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the driver's
visibility progressively according to cli-
matic conditions:


- sidelamps, to be seen,

- dipped beam headlamps to see
without dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly
when the road is clear.



Additional lighting

Other lamps are installed to fulfi l the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:


- a rear foglamp to be seen from afar,

- front foglamps for even better for-
ward vision.



Programming

Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:


- guide-me-home lighting,

- automatic illumination of headlamps.


Model without AUTO lighting



Model with AUTO lighting





Automatic illumination of
headlamps.

Manual controls

The lighting is controlled directly by the
driver by means of the ring A
and the
stalk B
.

A.
Main lighting mode selection ring:
turn it to position the symbol re-
quired facing the mark.
Lamps off.
Sidelamps.

B.
Stalk for switching headlamps: pull
the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam head-
lamps temporarily ("headlamp fl ash") by
maintaining a pull on the stalk. Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel confi rms
that the lighting selected is on.

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VISIBILITY







Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.



B.
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear
wiper will operate if the windscreen wipers
are operating.

Programming
The function is activated or deactivated
via the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated by default.











Rear wiper
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle car-
rier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu.
Wiping zone
The curved shape of the rear screen re-
sults in a smaller wiping zone.