Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Vertical windscreen wiper
position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t 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 bypushing the stalk downwards to the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers ver tically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.


Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver bymoving the stalk upwards then returning it to position "0".
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
It is accompanied by a message in the 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.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

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Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.Front courtesy lamp2.Map reading lamps3.Rear courtesy lamp


Front and rear courtesy lamps


Map reading lamps
)With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch.
In this position, the courtes
y lamp comes on gradually:
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting. It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.

- w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- when a door is o
pened,

- when the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time as thecourtesy lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.

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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
li
ght is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manualor automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The cour tesy lamp LED goes off:
- when the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting control stalk in position "0"),
- when the level of ambient light is sufficient (lighting control stalk in position " AUTO
").



The LED comes on independently of thefront cour tesy lamp, the map readinglamps or the footwell lamps.


Illumination of the LED can not bedeactivated.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the boot or as a torch.




Boot lamp

Use
)Extract the torch from its location by pullingit from the front. )Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.



Storing
)Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may notcharge and may not come on when the boot is
opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a batter
y life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances:

- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeablebatteries with single-use batteries.

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Front interior fi ttings
1.
Sun visor. 2.Child surveillance mirror.3.Grab handle with coat hook. 4.
Upper storage box.
Scented air freshener adjustment.
5. Storage compar tments.
6.Illuminated glove box.
7. Storage pockets. 8.Open storage compar tment at side of passenger seat. 9.
Ticket holder. 10.12 volt socket (100 W max).11.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.12 .
Cup holder.

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Child surveillance mirror Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The sun visors are
fitted with a cour tesy mirror
with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
Glove box
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook, etc. )To open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It is illuminated when the lid is open. A
child surveillance mirror is installed abovethe interior rear view mirror. This allows you
to monitor the vehicle’s rear passengers, or it can facilitate conversation between the front
and rear passengers without the need to move
the rear view mirror. It can be
folded away toeliminate dazzle.

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Storage drawer
It is located under the front passenger seat.
12 V acc essory socket
)To use the 12 V socket (max power:
100 Watts), lift the cap and connect theaccessory.

Opening
)
Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Do not place heavy objects in thedrawer.

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Mats
Removable carpet protection.


Refi tting

To refit the mat on the driver's side: )position the mat correctly, )refit the fixings by pressing, )check that the mat is secured correctly.



Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on thecarpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side: )
move the seat as far back as possible, )
unclip the fixings,)
remove the mat.

Ticket holder


To a v o i d a ny risk of jamming of the pedals:


- only use mats which are suited tothe fixings already present in thevehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN may inter fere with access tothe pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control / speed limiter. It is located at the top of the dashboard central
panel.It can be used to hold toll or parking tickets.

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Rear interior fi ttings

Two boxes are available, located under the rear passenger footwells.
To open them, lift the lid using the cut-out. There is a cup holder located at the rear of thecentre console.


Storage boxes Seat pockets
Cup holder

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Lift the catch to release the table and unfold it.
Aircraft style tables
Reading lamps are built into the back of the
front seats, behind the tables. With the ignition
on, they illuminate the top of the table without inconveniencing other passengers.
They are only accessible if the table isunfolded. )
Press the button to switch the lamp on or off.


Individual reading lamps
Side blinds

Blinds are available for the side windows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the tab.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on the table. They could becomedangerous projectiles in the event of sharp braking or impact. As a safety precaution, if too much pressure is exer ted the table will fold downwards.