ignition Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide

VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the ve-
hicle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when the
light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever 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 lights *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the dipped beams come on when the
vehicle is started.
* According to country.
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
lit, except on switching to the automatic
switching on of the lights mode or when
the lights are switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer.

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VISIBILITY
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning
or replacement without damaging the
bonnet.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in inter-
mittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.

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VISIBILITY
COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear courtesy light Front and rear courtesy lights
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, appro- ximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy
light 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 button is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
They come on at the same time as the
courtesy lights.

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VISIBILITY
Different lighting times are available:
- when the ignition is off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately 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 light, incorporated
in the boot wall, which can be used to
light the boot or as a torch.
BOOT LIGHTING 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 loca-
tion 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 an operating autonomy of approxi-
mately 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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LAYOUT
It is located at the rear of the central
console if the lighter is installed in the
front.
12 volt socket (100 W max)
Lift up the control 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 light
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 back downwards.

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LAYOUT
It is located at the rear of the central
console if the lighter is installed in the
front.
12 volt socket (100 W max)
Lift up the control 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 light
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 back downwards.

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CHILD SAFETY
This system is independent and in
no circumstances does it take the
place of the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of
the rear passengers.
MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.

 Turn the red control one quarter of
a turn to the right using the ignition
key.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Control system to prevent opening of the
rear doors using their interior controls
and use of the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's
door, with the electric window controls,
or on the fascia control bar, if your vehi-
cle is fi tted with manual rear windows.

 Press button A .
The indicator light on button A comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Locking
Unlocking

 Turn the red control one quarter of
a turn to the left using the ignition
key. Activation
Deactivation

 Press button A again.
The indicator light on button A switches
off, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
This indicator light remains off until the
child lock is activated.
Any other status of the indicator
light indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer. The activation of the function
is confi rmed by the temporary
lighting of this warning light in
the LCD digital display.
This indicator light remains on until the
child lock is deactivated.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of direc-
tion of the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

 Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
As a safety precaution in a traffi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in the
queue.

 Press the button A, the direction in-
dicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times. A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-
cident.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
 Press the "ESP OFF" button, locat-
ed in the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the indi-
cator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, this indicates
a malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability 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.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel.

Height adjustment
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning light
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze the control A and slide it
downwards.

 To raise the attachment point, slide
the control A upwards.
When the ignition is switched
on, this warning light comes on,
either on the instrument panel
or on the seat belt and passen-
ger’s front air bag warning lights display,
if the driver and/or the front passenger
has not fastened his seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning light fl ashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal. Once
these two minutes have elapsed, this
warning light remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens his
seat belt.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it rolls up. SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the severity of the
impact, the pretensioning system
instantly tightens the seat belts against
the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the occu-
pant, so increasing his protection.