Citroen C3 PICASSO 2013 1.G Manual PDF

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Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbagdeployment. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this couldcause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.
Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personalidentification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Window controls System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with anti-pinch protection if an obstacle is detected on the one-touchmodels and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.Driver's electric window.2.
Passenger's electric window.3.Rear right electric window.4.Rear left electric window.5.Deactivating the rear electric windowand door controls.


Electric windows
)Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as theswitch is released.
One-touch electric windows

There are two methodsof operation:
-manual mode)Press or pull the switch gently. The
window stops as soon as the switch isreleased.

- automatic mode)Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when theswitch is released. )Pressing the switch again stops themovement of the window.

The electric window switches remain operational for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff or until a front door is opened.

The electric window switchesremain operational for approximately45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.

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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and door controls
)For the safety of your children, pressswitch 5to prevent operation of the rear windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
When the
function is activated,
this warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel for a few seconds.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Child safety - Electric child lock" section).


In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse themovement of the window. To do this, pressthe switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window switches, they must ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operating thewindows.


Safety anti-pinch

The one-touch electric windows are fitted with
a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )
press the switch until it openscompletely, )
then pull it immediately until itcloses, )
continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.

In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise
the o
peration of the electric windows: ) release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely, ) hold the switch for approximately onesecond after closing,
)
press the switch to lower the window
automatically.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. Always remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a shor t time.

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Doors
From out side
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.



From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open the door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely.) Pull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.

Closing


-
when the engine is running, this
warnin
g lamp comes on, accompaniedby a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:

- when the vehicle is movin
g(speedhigher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.

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Manual centralised control

Locking
)Press button Ato lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.


Automatic centralised
control

Unlocking
)
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button Ato
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
Unlocking
) Press button A
again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button switches
off.

Locking

When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock automatically.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,the red indicator lamp flashes andbutton A
is inactive.)In this case, use the remote control or the key to unlock the vehicle.



If one of the doors is open, central locking from the inside does not take place.

If one of the doors is open, theautomatic central locking does not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central locking of the doors is active.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking o
f the doors from the inside.
System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.

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Activation
)Press button Afor more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Deactivation
)Press button Aagain for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.

Emergency control


Locking the front and rear passenger doors
)Inser t the key in the lock, located on the edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of a turn
.


Locking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the
right.

Unlocking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to theleft.


Unlocking the front and rear passenger doors
)Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a fault with the central locking, you must disconnect thebattery to lock the boot and so ensurethe complete locking of the vehicle.
System which locks or unlocks the doors
mechanically in the event of a malfunction of
the battery or of the central locking.

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)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the handleand raise the tailgate.











Boot



- when the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunctionscreen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release

Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear benchseat to gainaccess to the lock from inside the boot.)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.


Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:


Opening
-when the vehicle is moving
(speed above6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal anda message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
) Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central lockingmalfunction.

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Panoramic sunroof System which consists of an area of panoramic tinted glass to increase the light and visibility
in the passenger compar tment. It is fitted with 2 independent manual blinds to help maintain acomfortable temperature.

Closing


Rear blind
)
Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.




Front blind
)
Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.
Opening
)Raise the blind's handle and release.

Each blind is fitted with a roller which stores it once you release it.

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Fuel tank


Low fuel levelFillin
g
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on your engine.
Wh
en the low fuel level is reachedthis warning lamp comes on in theinstrument panel. When it first comeson there remains approximately5 litresof fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safel
y:)the engine must be switched off,) open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the cliplocated on the inside of the flap, )
fill the tank, but do not continue after the3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: ) put the cap back in place, )
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
) close the flap.

Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to be registered by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system. With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key. Fuel tank capacit
y: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Dependingon version: approximately 30 litres(petrol or Diesel)). For the LPG version:
approximately 33 litres.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.

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Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol bio
fuels (containing
10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketedto run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E10 0 type).
For Russia only, the use of RON 92 unleaded petrol is possible.

Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines


The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible
with
biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies with standard EN 590 mixed with abiofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).