Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Manual PDF
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008.5, Model line: C3 PICASSO, Model: Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.GPages: 204, PDF Size: 11 MB
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VISIBILITY Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
w i p e r s , o p e r a t e f o r a s p e c i fi e d t i m e .
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
w a s h - w i p e ( s e t d u r a t i o n ) .
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated v i a t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n menu. This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper Wiping zone
The curved shape of the rear screen results in a smaller wiping zone.
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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
b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r
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
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
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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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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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.
O b s e r v e t h e p o l a r i t i e s w h e n fi t t i n g
the power packs.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.
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FRONT INTERIOR LAYOUT
1. Sun visor.
2. Child surveillance mirror.
3. Grab handle with coat hook.
4. Upper storage box.
Scented air freshener adjustment.
5. Storage compartments.
6. Glove box.
Fuse box.
7. Storage pockets.
8. Card-holder.
9. Lighter
12 volt socket (100 W max).
10. USB socket/Jack socket.
11. Bottle-holder.
12. Portable ashtray.
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CHILD MIRROR SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
T h e s u n v i s o r s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a c o u r t e s y
m i r r o r , w i t h c o n c e a l i n g fl a p f o r t h e d r i v e r
and a ticket/card holder.
GLOVE BOX
This permits access to the fuse box.
To open the glove box, pull the han-
dle towards you.
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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STORAGE DRAWER
It is located under the front passenger
seat.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
This can either be used as a lighter, or a
12 V accessories socket:
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 100 Watts), remove the lighter
and connect a suitable adaptor.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
Opening
Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Do not place heavy objects in the
drawers.
If you are using the lighter, there is
a 12 V accessory socket located
behind the central console.
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited t o t h e fi x i n g s a l r e a d y p r e s e n t i n
the vehicle; it is imperative that
these are used,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n - other.
MAT
Removable cover which protects the
carpet against exterior dirt. Refitting
T o r e fi t t h e m a t o n t h e d r i v e r ’ s s i d e :
position the mat correctly,
r e fi t t h e fi x i n g s b y p r e s s i n g ,
check that the mat is secured cor-
rectly.
Fitting
W h e n fi t t i n g t h e m a t f o r t h e fi r s t t i m e ,
u s e o n l y t h e fi x i n g s p r o v i d e d i n t h e b a g
attached.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver’s side:
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,
u n c l i p t h e fi x i n g s ,
remove the mat.
CARD HOLDER
It is located at the top of the fascia cen-
tral panel.
It allows you to store toll cards or park-
ing tickets for example.
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STORAGE DRAWER
It is located under the front passenger
seat.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
This can either be used as a lighter, or a
12 V accessories socket:
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 100 Watts), remove the lighter
and connect a suitable adaptor.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
Opening
Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Do not place heavy objects in the
drawers.
If you are using the lighter, there is
a 12 V accessory socket located
behind the central console.
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited t o t h e fi x i n g s a l r e a d y p r e s e n t i n
the vehicle; it is imperative that
these are used,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n - other.
MAT
Removable cover which protects the
carpet against exterior dirt. Refitting
T o r e fi t t h e m a t o n t h e d r i v e r ’ s s i d e :
position the mat correctly,
r e fi t t h e fi x i n g s b y p r e s s i n g ,
check that the mat is secured cor-
rectly.
Fitting
W h e n fi t t i n g t h e m a t f o r t h e fi r s t t i m e ,
u s e o n l y t h e fi x i n g s p r o v i d e d i n t h e b a g
attached.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver’s side:
move the seat as far back as pos-
sible,
u n c l i p t h e fi x i n g s ,
remove the mat.
CARD HOLDER
It is located at the top of the fascia cen-
tral panel.
It allows you to store toll cards or park-
ing tickets for example.