Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.G Repair Manual
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door 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
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking the vehicle
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of 
the direction indicators for approximately 
two
  seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold 
at
  the same time.
Unlocking using the remote 
control
Locking the vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to lock  the vehicle.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
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 
automatically lock itself again 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 or a 
qualified workshop.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of 
the direction indicators for approximately 
two
 
seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at 
the same time.
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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery, 
replacement of the remote control battery or in 
the event of a remote control fault you can no 
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F 
F
 irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock 
or lock your vehicle.
F
 
T
 hen, reinitialise the remote control.Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
 
P
 ress the closed padlock immediately for a 
few seconds.
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. If the battery is flat, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal 
and a message.
F
 
U
 nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F
 
S
 lide the flat battery out of its location.
F
 
S
 lide the new battery into its location 
observing the original direction.
F
 
C
 lip the casing.
F
 
R
 einitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN 
dealer as soon as possible.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your 
locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy 
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators 
for a few seconds.
Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding 
the key, there is a risk of damage to the 
mechanism. 
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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.
No remote control can 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 compartment by the 
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short 
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications 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.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal 
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code 
required to order a new key.Do not throw the remote control 
batteries away, they contain metals 
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection 
point.
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Window controls
1. Driver's electric window.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3.
 R
ear right electric window.
4.
 R
ear left electric window.
5.
 D
eactivating the rear electric window and 
door controls.
Electric windows
F 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:
-
 
m
anual mode
F
 
P
ress or pull the switch gently. The 
window stops as soon as the switch is 
released.
-
 
a
utomatic mode
F
 
P
ress or pull the switch fully. The window 
opens or closes completely when the 
switch is released.
F
 
P
ressing the switch again stops the 
movement of the window.
The electric window switches 
remain operational for approximately 
45
 
seconds after the ignition is switched 
off or until a front door is opened.
The electric window switches 
remain operational for approximately 
45
 
seconds after the ignition is switched 
off or until a front door is opened.
System which opens or closes a window 
manually or automatically. It is fitted 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. 
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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and 
door controls
F 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 controls are 
deactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are 
activated.
When the function is activated, 
this warning lamp lights up on the 
instrument panel for a few seconds.
This control also deactivates the interior 
rear door controls.
For more information, refer to the 
"Electric child lock" section. 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 windows 
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when 
operating the windows.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch electric windows are fitted with 
a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, 
it stops and partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the 
window on closing (for example in the 
presence of frost):
F
 
p
 ress the switch until it opens 
completely,
F
 
t
 hen pull it immediately until it 
closes,
F
 
c
 ontinue to hold the switch for 
approximately one second after the 
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not 
active during these operations. In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise 
the operation of the electric windows:
F
 r elease the switch and pull it again until the 
window closes completely,
F
 
h
 old the switch for approximately 
one
 
second after closing,
F
 
p
 ress the switch to lower the window 
automatically.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active 
during these operations.
Always remove the key from the ignition when 
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
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Doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door 
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front door control to open the door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
F
 
P
 ull the rear door control to open the door; 
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
- when the engine is running , this 
warning lamp comes on, accompanied 
by a message in the multifunction 
screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:
-
 
w
 hen the vehicle is moving (speed 
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning 
lamp comes on, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
multifunction screen for a few seconds. 
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Manual central locking 
control
System which provides full manual locking or 
unlocking of the doors from the inside.
Automatic central locking
System which provides full automatic locking 
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while 
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Unlocking
F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
Unlocking
F 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.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, 
the red indicator lamp flashes and 
button A is inactive.
F
 
I
n this case, use the remote control 
or the key to unlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central 
locking from the inside does not take 
place. 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.
Locking
F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Driving with the doors locked can make 
access more difficult for the emergency 
services in the event an emergency.
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Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the 
multifunction screen, accompanied by an 
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two   seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the 
multifunction screen, accompanied by an 
audible signal.
Emergency control
Locking the front and rear 
passenger doors
F Insert the key in the lock, located on the  edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of 
a turn .
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the 
right.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Unlocking the front and rear 
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a fault with the central 
locking, you must disconnect the 
battery to lock the boot and so ensure 
the complete locking of the vehicle.
System which locks or unlocks the doors 
mechanically in the event of a malfunction of 
the battery or of the central locking.
Driving with the doors locked may make 
access more difficult for the emergency 
services in an emergency. 
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F After unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip 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,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain  access to the lock from inside the boot.
F
 
I
 nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the 
lock to unlock the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above  6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes 
on, accompanied by an audible signal and 
a message on the multifunction screen for 
a few seconds.
F
 
L
 ower the tailgate using the interior grab 
handle. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot 
in the event of a battery or central locking 
malfunction.
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Panoramic sunroofSystem which consists of an area of panoramic tinted glass to increase the light and visibility 
in the passenger compartment. It is fitted with 2 independent manual blinds to help maintain a 
comfortable temperature.
Closing
Rear blind
F Pull the blind for wards until it locks in.
Front blind
F Pull the blind rear wards until it locks in.
Opening
F Raise the blind's handle and release.Each blind is fitted with a roller which 
stores it once you release it. 
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