Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G User Guide
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FAMILIARISATION
Digital air conditioning: w e r e c o m m e n d u s e o f t h e f u l l y a u t o m a t i c m o d e b y p r e s s i n g t h e "AUTO" b u t t o n , a f t e r s e l e c t i n g t h e
l e v e l o f c o m f o r t r e q u i r e d . VENTILATION
Recommended interior settings
I require...
Heating or Manual Air Conditioning
Air distribution A i r fl o w
Air recirculation/
Intake of outside air
Temperature Manual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
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FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING
Translucent digital instrument panel Switch panel
A. W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e l e v e l o f f u e l
r e m a i n i n g i s d i s p l a y e d i n t h e d i g i t a l
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l
B. W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e o i l l e v e l i n -
d i c a t o r s h o u l d d i s p l a y "OIL OK" for
a few seconds.
I f t h e l e v e l s a r e n o t c o r r e c t , t o p u p t h e
l e v e l s w h i c h a r e l o w . Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates
t h e s t a t u s o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g f u n c -
tion.
A. D e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m .
96
B. D e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e r e a r p a r k i n g
sensors.
112
C. C e n t r a l l o c k i n g .
62
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e o r a n g e a n d r e d
warning lamps come on.
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h e s e w a r n i n g
l a m p s s h o u l d g o o f f a l m o s t i m m e d i a t e l y ,
w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
C
( p a s s e n g e r ' s f r o n t a i r b a g a c t i v a t e d ) w h i c h
g o e s o f f a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e m i n u t e .
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
r e l e v a n t p a g e .
Warning lamps
18
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FAMILIARISATION PASSENGER SAFETY
Passenger's front airbag Electric child lock
1. I n s e r t t h e k e y .
2. S e l e c t t h e p o s i t i o n :
"OFF" ( d e a c t i v a t i o n ) , w i t h " r e a r f a c -
ing" child seat,
"ON" ( a c t i v a t i o n ) , w i t h f r o n t p a s s e n -
ger or "forwards facing" child seat.
3. R e m o v e t h e k e y k e e p i n g t h e s w i t c h
in the new position. I l l u m i n a t i o n o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
A i n -
d i c a t e s a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d
l o c k .
A. F r o n t a n d / o r r e a r s e a t b e l t s n o t f a s -
t e n e d / u n f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g l a m p .
B. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
C. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
D. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
E. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
F. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
G. P a s s e n g e r ' s f r o n t a i r b a g d e a c t i v a t -
ed warning lamp.
H. P a s s e n g e r ' s f r o n t a i r b a g a c t i v a t e d
warning lamp.
Seat belts and passenger's front
airbag
98
102
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FAMILIARISATION
DRIVING SAFELY
Speed limiter "LIMIT" Display in the instrument panel
1. Limiter mode Selection/Off.
2. D e c r e a s e t h e p r o g r a m m e d v a l u e .
3. I n c r e a s e t h e p r o g r a m m e d v a l u e .
4. Speed limiter On/Off. T h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l o r s p e e d l i m i t e r m o d e
a p p e a r s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l w h e n i t
is selected.
1. C r u i s e c o n t r o l m o d e S e l e c t i o n / O f f .
2. P r o g r a m m i n g a s p e e d / D e c r e a s e t h e
p r o g r a m m e d v a l u e .
3. P r o g r a m m i n g a s p e e d / I n c r e a s e t h e
p r o g r a m m e d v a l u e .
4. C r u i s e c o n t r o l O f f / R e s u m e .
Cruise control "CRUISE"
109
107 I n o r d e r t o b e p r o g r a m m e d o r a c t i v a t e d ,
t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d m u s t b e h i g h e r t h a n
2 5 m p h ( 4 0 k m / h ) , w i t h a t l e a s t f o u r t h
g e a r e n g a g e d o n t h e m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
T h e v a l u e s m u s t b e s e t w i t h t h e e n g i n e
r u n n i n g .
Cruise control
Speed limiter
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PETROL - DIESEL INSTRUMENT PANEL
Panel grouping together the digital indicator, the multifunction screen and the
vehicle operation indicator lamps.
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2. Rev counter zone indicating that you
must change up a gear.
3. Speed limiter
or
Cruise control.
(mph or km/h)
4. Electric child lock indicator lamp.
Indicates, for a few seconds, the ac- tivation of the electric child lock (de-
activation of the rear windows and
doors).
Translucent digital instrument panel
This screen groups together the warn-
ing and information messages.
Multifunction screen
Indicator lamps display zone
This zone groups together the vehicle
operation indicator lamps.
Display zero reset button
This permits resetting of the function
selected to zero (trip distance recorder
or service indicator).
Instrument panel lighting button
This adjusts the brightness of the light-
ing of the instruments and controls.
For more information, refer to the
paragraph relating to the button or
function and its associated display.
5. Fuel level.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remain- ing in the tank.
6. Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (mph or km/h).
7. Trip distance recorder.
(miles or km)
8. Service indicator.
(miles or km) then,
Distance recorder.
(miles or km)
9. Engine oil level indicator.
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Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operat
ion (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied b y an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
T h e w a r n i n g l a m p s m a y c o m e o n c o n t i n u o u s l y ( fi x e d ) o r fl a s h .
Operation indicator lamps
I f o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i n d i c a t o r l a m p s c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
system has come into operation.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds wh
en the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lam ps should switch 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 a s h i n g w i t h
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator fl a s h i n g w i t h
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
up.
Sidelamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Front
foglamps fi x e d . The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch
off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d . The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake fi x e d . The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warnin
g
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refe r to
the "Driving" section.
Engine
coolant
temperature fi x e d b l u e . On starting the engine, it
indicates that the engine is
cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
hard until the warning lamp has switched off.
Passenger's
airbag
system fi x e d . The control switch, located
at the passenger's end of
the dashboard, is in the
"
ON
" position.
The passenger's front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the
"
OFF
" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child
seat.
The passenger's airbag system is automatically put
into service on starting the vehicle ( "
ON
" position).
Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating the
function and every time the ignition is switched on
.
For more information, refer to the "Child safety"
section.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
I f o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i n d i c a t o r l a m p s c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s y s t e m h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f i n t e n t i o n a l l y .
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag
system fi x e d . The control switch, located
at the passenger's end of
the dashboard, is set to the
"
OFF
" position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control switch to the
"
ON
" position to
activate the passenger's front airbag. In this case,
d o n o t fi t a c h i l d s e a t i n t h e r e a r - f a c i n g p o s i t i o n .
The passenger's airbag system is put into service
automatically when the vehicle is started ( "
ON
"
position).
ESP/ASR fi x e d . The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp
is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability pro-
gramme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its
indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automati-
cally from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the switching on of one of the fol-
lowing warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver. Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated message on the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
STOP fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the screen.
It is associated with the braking system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure or the
engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer.
Service temporarily,
accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen. A minor fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- engine oil level,
- screenwash level,
- remote control battery,
- state of the bulbs,
- s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e
s e l ) .
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fi x e d , a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction screen. A major fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Braking fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP warning lamp. T h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m fl u i d
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
+ fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl a s h i n g .
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fi x e d . Unless it has been deactivated
with the indicator lamp on
the button on, the ESP/ASR
system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Engine
autodiagnosis system fi x e d .
The emission control system
has a fault. This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer
urgently.
fl a s h i n g . The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Low fuel level fi x e d . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
remains
approximately 5 li-
tres of
fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n , u n t i l a s u f fi c i e n t a d d i t i o n
of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol)
or 48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel
as this could damage the emission control and
injection systems.