light Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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VISIBILITY
Model with rear foglamp only rear foglamp

 To switch on the foglamp, turn the
ring C forwards.
When the lighting is switched off au-
tomatically (with AUTO model), the fo-
glamp and the dipped headlamps will
remain on.

 To switch off all of the lighting, turn
the ring C rearwards. In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.
Lighting on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off,
all of the lamps switch off automati-
cally, unless "guide-me-home light-
ing" is activated.
If the lighting is switched on manu-
ally after switching off the ignition,
there is an audible signal when a
front door is opened to warn the
driver that they have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle's lighting, with
the ignition off.
Model with front foglamps
and a rear foglamp
Front and rear foglamps
Rotate and release the ring C :

 forwards a fi rst time to switch on the
front foglamps.

 forwards a second time to switch on
the rear foglamp,

 rearwards a fi rst time to switch off
the rear foglamp

 rearwards a second time to switch
of the front fog lamps.

C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps. When the lighting is switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
will remain on.

 Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the foglamps, the sidelamps will
then switch off.

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Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the head-
lamps using the lighting stalk B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the dipped beams come on
when the vehicle is started.
* According to country.
This warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer. In some climatic conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity), the
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.

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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the head-
lamps using the lighting stalk B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the dipped beams come on
when the vehicle is started.
* According to country.
This warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer. In some climatic conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity), the
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.

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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness 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 main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for

monochrome
screen
A where this
is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the brightness sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied 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 brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness 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 main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for

monochrome
screen
A where this
is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the brightness sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied 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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COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

3. Rear courtesy lamp Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch. In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlim- ited.
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time
as the courtesy lamps.

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Different lighting times are avail-
able:
- when the ignition is off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed. Torch
This is a removable lamp, incorporated
in the boot wall, which can be used to
illuminate the boot or as a torch.
Use

 Extract the torch from its location by
pulling it from the front.

 Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.

 Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.
Storing

 Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and charges while you are
driving.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the power packs.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.

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FITTINGS
CHILD MIRROR SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror with concealing fl ap and a ticket
holder.
GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of wa-
ter, the vehicle's handbook, etc.

 To open the glove box, pull the han-
dle towards you.
It is illuminated when the lid is open.
A child monitoring mirror is installed
above the interior rear view mirror. This
allows you to monitor the vehicle’s rear
passengers, or it can facilitate conver-
sation between the front and rear pas-
sengers without the need to move the
rear view mirror. It can be folded away
to eliminate dazzle.

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FITTINGS
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 light up the top of
the table without inconveniencing other
passengers.
They are only accessible if the table is
unfolded.

 Press the button to switch the lamp
on or off.
Individual reading lamps
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event
of sharp braking or impact.
As a safety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will
fold downwards. Side blinds
Blinds are available for the side win-
dows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab
to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab.

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FITTINGS
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 light up the top of
the table without inconveniencing other
passengers.
They are only accessible if the table is
unfolded.

 Press the button to switch the lamp
on or off.
Individual reading lamps
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event
of sharp braking or impact.
As a safety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will
fold downwards. Side blinds
Blinds are available for the side win-
dows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab
to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab.