wipers Citroen C3 PICASSO 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON

Lighting

Ring A


Ring B


Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance; the corresponding
direction indicators will fl ash for as long as
the stalk remains in this position.

Direction indicators

Switching on "AUTO" mode



)
Press the stalk down and release it.

Ring B: rear wiper




73





78


Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
or
Front and rear foglamps.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Control stalk A: windscreen wipers




77

Wipers

Switching off "AUTO" mode



)
Push the stalk up and return it to po-
sition "0"
.



79




101


"Motorway" function

Press the lighting stalk up or down once,
without passing the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators
will fl ash three times.
You can use this function at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when changing
lane on high-speed roads.

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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion 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 lighting stalk.

)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.


On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the dipped beams come on
when the vehicle is started.

*
According to country. This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation


)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the multifunction screen.


Deactivation


)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the multifunc-
tion screen.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
illuminated, except on switching to the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lighting is switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deactivat-
ed by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. In some weather conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after
the lamps have been on for a
few minutes.

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77
VISIBILITY
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.

Manual controls

The wiper commands are issued direct-
ly by the driver by means of the stalk A

and the ring B
.

Model with intermittent wiping



Model with AUTO wiping
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then single
wipe (see following
page). park,

single wipe (press down and
release),
Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse
gear.

Windscreen wipers

A.
Wiping speed selection stalk:





or

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VISIBILITY







Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.



B.
Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear
wiper will operate if the windscreen wipers
are operating.

Programming
The function is activated or deactivated
via the multifunction screen confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated by default.











Rear wiper
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle car-
rier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction
screen confi guration menu.
Wiping zone
The curved shape of the rear screen re-
sults in a smaller wiping zone.

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VISIBILITY
Vertical windscreen wiper position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed 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 in the
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 located 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
in the screen.
The automatic rain sensitive
wipers 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 intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-
visable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- not use them to hold a sheet
of cardboard against the
windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F12



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F13



40 A

Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).


F14



30 A

Valvetronic supply (petrol).


F15



10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamp.


F16



10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamp.


F17



15 A

Left-hand dipped beam headlamp.


F18



15 A

Right-hand dipped beam headlamp.


F19



15 A

Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).


F20



10 A

Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), Turbo pressure regulation electrovalve
(Diesel), engine coolant level sensor (Diesel).


F21



5 A

Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indi-
cating that the vehicle has switched to
economy mode and the active functions
are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted to the passenger side of the
vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



Before removing a front wiper blade



)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.


After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............102
Accessories ................................164
Accessory socket, 12 V ..........82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................76
Adjusting head restraints ........55, 57
Adjusting seat belt height ...........104
Adjusting the steering wheel ........59
Airbags, curtain ...................110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ....................110, 111
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........48, 51
Air conditioning, manual .........48, 49
Air fi lter .......................................133
Air fl ow .........................................47
Air vents .......................................47
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................102
Anti-pinch .....................................64
Anti-theft .......................................61
Armrest .........................................55
Assistance call ...................102, 176
Audible warning ..........................101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................221
Audio system .......................209-230
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................73, 75
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................77, 79
Auxiliary
socket .................82, 196, 216, 218B Battery ................................133, 157
Battery, charging ........................158
Battery, remote control ...........62, 63
Blinds ...........................................87
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................197, 219
Bluetooth (telephone) .........197, 219
Bonnet ........................................128
Bonnet stay ................................128
Boot ..............................................68
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............89, 90
Boot lamp .............................81, 149
Bottle holder .................................83
Brake discs .................................134
Brake lamps ...............................147
Brake pads .................................134
Brakes ........................................134
Braking assistance system .........102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................70
CD MP3 ..............................195, 215
Central locking .......................60, 67
Changing a bulb ..................144-149
Changing a fuse ..................150-156
Changing a wheel ...............140-143
Changing a wiper blade .......79, 159
Changing
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Changing the remote
control battery ............................62
Changing
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Checking levels ..................132, 133
Checking the engine
oil level ...............................33, 132C Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................139
Checks ................................127-134
Child lock ....................................100
Children ................ 92-100, 107, 109
Child seats .............................92-99
Child surveillance mirror ...............83
Closing the boot .....................60, 68
Closing the doors ...................60, 66
Connectors,
audio ..................82, 196, 216, 218
Coolant level ..............................132
Courtesy lamps ....................80, 149
Courtesy mirror ............................83
Cruise control .............................123
Cup holder ..............................82, 86
D Date
(setting) ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Daytime running lamps ................75
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................109
Deactivating the rear windows .....65
Defrosting .....................................49
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................133
Dimensions ................................172
Dipped beam ........................73, 145
Dipstick .................................33, 132
Direction indicators .............101, 147
Doors ............................................66
Doors emergency control .............68
Driving economically ...................20

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Service indicator ...........................31
Servicing ......................................20
Setting
the clock .......36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Short-cut menus .................181, 182
Sidelamps ....................73, 145, 147
Side repeater ..............................145
Ski fl ap .........................................88
Spare wheel ...............................140
Speed limiter ..............................121
Speedometer ................................22
Stability control (ESP) ................103
Starting the vehicle ............... 61, 114
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 211
Stopping the vehicle ............. 61, 114
Stop & Start ............. 46, 51, 70, 118,
128, 133, 157
Storage ...................................82, 89
Storage box ..................................82
Storage boxes ..............................86
Storage drawer .............................84
Storage wells ................................89
Stowing rings ................................89
Sun visor ......................................83
Synchronising the
remote control ............................62
System, navigation .....................183
Systems, ASR and ESP .............103
T Table of weights .........167, 169, 171
Table position ...............................56
Tables, aircraft ..............................87
Tables of engines ................166-173
Tables of fuses ...........................150T Tank, fuel ................................70, 72
Technical data ............166, 168, 170
Telephone ...........................197, 219
Temperature control for
heated seats ...............................55
Temporary tyre repair kit ............135
Ticket holder .................................85
TMC (Traffi c info) ...............191, 192
Tools ...........................................140
Torch ..............................81, 89, 149
Total distance recorder .................34
Towbar ........................................162
Towed loads ...............167, 169, 171
Towing another vehicle ...............160
Traction control (ASR) ................103
Traffi c information
(TA) ..........................192, 193, 214
Traffi c information
(TMC) ...............................191, 192
Trip computer ............. 41, 42, 44-46
Trip distance recorder ..................34
Tyre pressures ...........................173
Tyres ............................................20
U Unlocking .....................................60
Unlocking from the inside .............67
Update risk areas .......................190
Updating
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Updating
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
USB Reader ...............................216V Vehicle identifi cation ...................173
Ventilation ................................47-49
W Warning lamps ........................23-30
Wash-wipe, rear ...........................78
Weights ......................167, 169, 171
Window controls ...........................64
Wiper, rear ....................................78
Wiper control stalk ..................77, 79
Wipers .....................................77-79