sensor Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION EXTERIOR
Guide-me-home lighting
After the ignition has been switched off,
t h e h e a d l a m p s r e m a i n o n b r i e fl y t o m a k e
y o u r e x i t f r o m t h e v e h i c l e e a s i e r w h e n
the light is poor.
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ASR and ESP systems
T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e l i n k e d t o a s s u r e t h e
d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e , w i t h i n
t h e l i m i t s o f t h e l a w s o f p h y s i c s .
96 Glass panoramic sunroof
T h i s r o o f p r o v i d e s i n c o m p a r a b l e v i s i b i l i t y
and light in the passenger compartment.
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Rear parking sensors
T h i s s y s t e m w a r n s y o u i f a n o b s t a c l e i s
d e t e c t e d b e h i n d t h e v e h i c l e w h e n r e -
v e r s i n g .
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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 .
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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.
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C. C e n t r a l l o c k i n g .
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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
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COMFORT
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the g uidelines on opera-
tion and maintenance below:
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
p a r k e d i n t h e s u n f o r a c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e , fi r s t v e n t i l a t e t h e p a s s e n g e r
compartment for a few minutes.
P l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l a t a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l t o p r o v i d e a n a d e q u a t e r e -
newal of air in the passenger compartment.
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, 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 t he air conditioning system.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.
E n s u r e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r i s i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n a n d
h a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y ( r e f e r t o t h e " C h e c k s " s e c t i o n ) .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f a c o m b i n e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . T h a n k s
t o i t s s e c o n d s p e c i a l a c t i v e fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n o f t h e a i r
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of th e passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours an d 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.
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.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.
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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the ve-
hicle parameters of the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ) ,
- 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
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t f o r
monochrome screen A where this
i s p r e s e t ) .
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied 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 sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the ve-
hicle parameters of the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ) ,
- 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
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t f o r
monochrome screen A where this
i s p r e s e t ) .
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied 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 sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine 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 illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the ve-
hicle parameters of the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ) ,
- 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
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t f o r
monochrome screen A where this
i s p r e s e t ) .
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied 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
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wip-
ers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To retain the effectiveness of the
" fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s a d v i s -
able to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the wind-
screen,
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s o f wear.
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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
S y s t e m c o m p r i s i n g f o u r p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
t r e e , g a t e , e t c . ) b e h i n d t h e v e h i c l e . H o w -
ever, it cannot detect obstacles located
just below the bumper. An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar
object may be detected at the be-
ginning of the manoeuvre, but may
no longer be detected when the ve-
hicle comes close to it. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h e p r o x i m i t y i n -
f o r m a t i o n i s g i v e n b y :
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle,
- a graphic in the multifunction screen, with blocks which become increas-
ingly closer to the vehicle. The parking sensors system can-
not, in any circumstances, take the
place of the vigilance and responsi-
bility of the driver.
Detection zone
When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
y o u e x i t r e v e r s e g e a r , t h e s y s t e m b e -
comes inactive.
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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
o r w h e n a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d
( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r o r b i -
cycle carrier recommended by
C I T R O Ë N ) . Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator lamp in the but-
ton goes off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ( s h o r t b e e p ) a n d a
message in the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press button A to
deactivate the system permanently. The
indicator lamp in the button comes on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dashboard fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e l o w e r s e c -
tion of the dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to fuses
refer to the paragraph "Access to
tools". Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
FH36 5 A Trailer relay unit.
FH37 15 A Trailer accessories socket supply.
FH38 20 A Aftermarket navigation.
FH39 20 A Heated seats.
FH40 30 A Trailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 15 A Rear wiper.
F2 - Not used.
F3 5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 A Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning,
c l u t c h s w i t c h , p a r t i c l e fi l t e r p u m p , d i a g n o s t i c
s o c k e t , a i r fl o w m e t e r .
F5 30 A E l e c t r i c w i n d o w s w i t c h p a n e l , p a s s e n g e r ' s e l e c t r i c
window control, front electric window motor.
F6 30 A R e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w m o t o r a n d d r i v e r ' s e l e c t r i c
window motor.
F7 5 A C o u r t e s y a n d f r o n t m a p r e a d i n g l a m p s , g l o v e b o x
lighting, torch, rear reading lamps.