ignition Citroen C3 PICASSO 2014 1.G Owner's Guide
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Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F
A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched off, all
of the lamps switch off automatically,
unless guide-me-home lighting is
activated.
If the lighting is switched on manually
after switching off the ignition, there
is an audible signal when a front door
is opened to warn the driver that they
have forgotten to switch off the vehicle's
lighting, with the ignition off.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face 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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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
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 replacement
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.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to
position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop. 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.
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 sensitive
wipers when using an automatic 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.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M
ap reading lamps
3.
R
ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time as the
courtesy lamps.
In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times
are available:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
To r c h
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the
boot or as a torch.
boot lamp
Use
F Extract the torch from its location by pulling it from the front.
F
P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
switch the torch on or off.
F
U
nfold the support, located on the back, to
set down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
F Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
I
f you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
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
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the
batteries.
ne
ver replace the rechargeable
batteries with single-use batteries.
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Lift the catch 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 illuminate the top of the table without
inconveniencing other passengers.
They are only accessible if the table is
unfolded.
F
P
ress the button to switch the lamp on or
of f.
Individual reading lamps Side blinds
Blinds are available for the side windows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the tab.
do n
ot place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event of
sharp braking or impact.
as a s
afety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will fold
downwards.
Fittings
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Manual child lockMechanical system to prevent opening of the
rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
d o o r.
Locking
F Insert the ignition key in the red control.
F T urn in the direction indicated by the arrow
marked on the door.
Electric child lockControl 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.
Locking
F Press button A .The indicator lamp in button A comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is
deactivated.
Unlocking
F Insert the ignition key in the red control.
F T urn in the opposition direction to the arrow
marked on the door.
Unlocking
F Press button A again.The indicator lamp in button A goes off, accompanied
by 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.
an
y other status of the indicator
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances 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 deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of the
rear passengers.
Child safety
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direction indicatorsHazard warning lamps
F Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times. A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
L
ower the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the left.
F
R
aise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is above
40 mph (60 km/h).
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The system is reinitialised with the ignition
on and the vehicle stationary, via the vehicle
configuration menu.
F
P
ress the MENU button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
the Veh conf ig menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
" Reinit inflat ", then confirm by pressing
the OK button.
F
Sel
ect "yes" or " no" then press OK.
a message is displayed asking you to
confirm the instruction.
F
C
onfirm by pressing the OK button.
F
C
onform then quit the menu. F
P
ress the MENU button for access to the
main.
F
P
ress the "5" or " 6" button to
select the menu, " Personalisation-
configuration "then confirm by pressing
the button OK.
F
P
ress the "5" or " 6" button to select the
" Define vehicle parameters ", menu, then
confirm by pressing the OK button.The new pressure settings registered are
considered to be reference values by the
system.
Vehicles without audio or
navigation system
Vehicles with audio system
F Press the "
5" or " 6" button to select
the " Tyre pressures" , menu then the
" Reinitialisation " menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
a
m
essage confirms the reinitialisation.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and ASR systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.
F
P
ress the 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
d
S
C and a
S
R
systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F
P
ress the 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 systems.
Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding of
the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument 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
d
S
C/
aS
R systems offer
exceptional safety 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 observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding wheels (tyres and rims),
braking components, electronic
components and assembly and repair
procedures.
af
ter an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
F
C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Height adjustment
F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A and slide it downwards.
F
T
o raise the attachment point, slide the
control 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
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide 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 system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
dep
ending 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 occupant, so
improving their protection.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this warning lamp flashes
for two minutes accompanied by an 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.
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