ESP Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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Direction indicators






Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. ) You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.










Horn
)
Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
Audible warning to aler t other road users to an
imminent danger.

"Motorway" function

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times. A visual warnin
g by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.
)Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left. )Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.

If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above40 mph (60 km/h).

Use the horn moderately and only in thefollowing cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- when approaching an area wherethere is no visibility.

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Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on
, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
react
ivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of thesesystems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electroniccomponents and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamp display
1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp. 2.
Front left seat belt warning lamp. 3.Front right seat belt warning lamp. 4.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp. 5.
Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6.Rear left seat belt warning lamp.


Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
iner tia reel seat belt with force limiter (with the exception of the rear centre seat).

Locking
When the rear side side belts are not being used, you can lock them in place. To do so:)
Raise the grip Ato its maximum height.



Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle. )
Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

The correspondin
g warning lamp 2 or 3
comes
on in red on the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamp display if the seat belt isnot fastened or is unfastened.



Seat belt unfastened warninglamp

This warning lamp comes on,either on the instrument panel or
on the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamp display, when one or more rear passengers unfasten their seat belt.
From approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

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2 nd row rear centre seat
belt


Removal and storing
)
Press the red button on the buckle B, then on the buckle A.)
Guide the strap as it rolls up and bring the
tongue B , then A
onto the magnet of the
attachment point on the roof.
Installation
) Pull the strap and inser t the tongue A
in the left-hand buckle.)
Inser t the tongue Bin the right-hand buckle. )
Check the fastening of each buckle by
pulling the strap. Th
e seat belt for the rear centre seat of the 2 nd row is incorporated at the rear left of the roof.


Seat belt unfastened warninglamp display
When the ignition is switched on, thecorresponding warning lamps 4 , 5and 6
come
on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not fastened.
When the en
gine is running or the vehicle ismoving, the corresponding warning lamp 4 , 5or 6
comes on in red, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multifunction screen, if a rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.

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Lateral airbags

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone
B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.

Operating fault
Deplo
yment

The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the
screen, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may nolonger be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not deployed.

System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of in
jury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrestframe, door side.

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Gear effi ciency indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:


- You are in third
gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.
* Accordin
g to engine.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.

- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.

In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox.

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Speed limiter

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A . 1. Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel. 2.Value decrease button. 3.Value increase button. 4.
Speed limiter on / off button.
The pro
grammed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Speed limiter on / off indication.6.
Speed limiter mode selection indication.7.
Programmed speed value.


Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel

The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).

The speed limiter is switched offby manual foperation of the control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance andresponsibility on the par t of the driver.



System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal in the normalmanner no longer has any effect.

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System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The controls of this s
ystem are grouped
together on control stalk A. The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel

The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engaging of at least 4th gear.
Th
e cruise control is switched off
manually for by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporaril
y by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switchin
g off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. 1
.Cruise control mode selection dial
2. Speed programming / value decreasebutton 3.
Speed programming / value increasebutton 4.
Cruise control off / resume button5
. Cruise control off / resume indication
6. Cruise control mode selection indication
7. Programmed speed value
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.






Cruise control

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Rear parking sensors System comprising four proximity sensors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles
(person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle. However, itcannot detect obstacles located just below thebumper.
Activation
The system is activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged, accompanied by an audiblesignal. The proximity information is given by:


- an audible signal, which becomes more
rapid as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle,

- a
graphic in the multifunction screen, with
blocks which become increasingly closer to
the vehicle (depending on version).

Detection zone

When the distance between the rear of the vehicleand the obstacle is less than thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous and the "Danger" symbol appears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when you exit
reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworkscone or any other similar object may be detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre,but may no longer be detected when the vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensors system cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of thedriver.

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Reversing camera

A reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided in the navigationscreen.
The space between the blue lines represents thewidth of your vehicle except for the door mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction of the vehicle.
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes
continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.


Clean the reversing camera regularly using a soft, dry cloth.



The reversing camera cannot in any circumstances be a substitute for thevigilance and responsibility of the driver.