Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2013, Model line: C3 PICASSO, Model: Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.GPages: 284, PDF Size: 8.85 MB
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The incorrect installation of a child seat in avehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses keeping the slack relative to the child's body to a minimum, even for shor t journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightenedcorrectly on the child seat and that it secures the child seat firmly on the seat of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable, move it for wards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "forwards-facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is in contact with the back of the vehicle's seat and that the head restraint does not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed, ensure that it is stored or attached securely to prevent it from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the "forwards-facing" position on the front passenger seat, unless the rear seats are
already occupied by other children, cannot be used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a "rearwards-facing" child seat is installed on the front seat.
Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag were to inflate.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a child or children alone andunsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle whichis exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children insidethe vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doorsand rear windows, use the "Child lock". Take care not to open the rear windows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
Advice on child seats
Installing a booster seat
The chest par t of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's shoulder withouttouching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
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"ISOFIX" mountings
There are 3 rings for each seat:
- 2 rings A
, located between the backrest and the seat cushion, identified by a label,
- a rin
g B
, located in the roof, with theTOP TETHER
logo, for fixing the top tether belt. This IS
OFIX mounting system provides reliable, safe and fast fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two latches
which are secured easily on these rings A .
Some also have a top tether beltwhich can be
attached to ring B.
To attach this belt, raise the head restraint
of the seat, then pass the buckle between
the rods. Then fix the buckle on ring B, then
tension the top tether belt. Your vehicle is approved to the IS
OFIXregulations .
The seats represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings.
If a child is not installed in a vehiclecorrectly, the child's protection in the event of a collision will be compromised.
To know which I
SOFIX child seats can be
installed in your vehicle, see the table of seating positions for ISOFIX child seats.
The rear seats must be in the fully back position
to install ISOFIX seats.
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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and approved for
your vehicle
RÖMERDuo Plus ISOFIX(size category B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed only in the forwards-facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the back of the seat.
Can be installed for wards-facing by attaching it to the seat using a three-point seat belt
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.
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Table of seating positions for ISOFIX child seats In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIXmountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from Ato G , is indicated on the childseat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix U
niversal seat, "F
orwards-facing" secured using the top belt.IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat either:
- "rearwards-facing" fitted with a top belt or a stay,
- "forwards-facing" fitted with a stay,
- a shell seat fitted with an upper strap or a stay.
For advice on securing the top tether belt, refer to the "Isofix mountings" section.
*
The IS
OFIX infant car seat (shell seat), secured on the lower rings of a vehicle ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.
Weight of the child/ indicative age
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Up to approx.6 months
Less than 10 kg(group 0)
Less than 13 kg(group 0+)Up to approx. 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seatShell"rearwards-facing""rearwards-facing""forwards-facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsIL-SU*IL-SUIL-SUIUFIL- SU
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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.
Locking
)Inser t the ignition key in the red control. )Turn in the direction indicated by the arrow marked on the door.
Electric child lock Control system to prevent opening of the rear
doors using their interior controls and use of therear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with
th
e electric window controls.
Locking
) Press button A.The indicator lamp in button A
comes on, accompaniedAby a message in the multifunction screen. This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock isdeactivated.
Unlocking
)Inser t the ignition key in the red control. )Turn in the opposition direction to the arrowmarked on the door.
Unlocking
)
Press button A
again.
The indicator lamp in button Agoes off, accompaniedAby a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.
The activation of the function is
confirmed by the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp in the translucent digital instrument panel.
Any other status of the indicator lamp indicates a malfunction of the electric child lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking system.
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 deactivatedautomatically to permit the exit of therear passengers.
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Direction indicators
Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
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 steeringwheel.
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 direction
indicators 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 directionindicators 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 the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
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Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing thepressure. Group of supplementar
y systems which help you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
in
dicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which couldresult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
Th
e effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase inbraking efficiency.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When braking in an emergency, pressfirmly without releasing the pressure.
When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), 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 automaticallyeach 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 signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.
Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) 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 bythe 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 theinstrument 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 these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electronic components 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 Fastenin
g
) Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.
Height adjustment
)To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A
and slide it downwards. )To raise the attachment point, slide thecontrol A
upwards.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on, either on the instrument panel or on the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamp
display, if the driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened their 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 fitted with a pretensioning and force limiting system.
This s
ystem improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning 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 occupant, so
improving their protection.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this warninglamp flashes for two minutes accompanied byan audible signal. Once these two minutes have elapsed, this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.