Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2016, Model line: C3 PICASSO, Model: Citroen C3 PICASSO 2016 1.GPages: 292, PDF Size: 8.23 MB
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CITROËN
C3 PICASSO
HANdbOOk 
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This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment 
available across the whole C3 Picasso range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the 
equipment described in this document, depending 
on its trim level, version and the specification for the 
country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as 
indications only.
Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to modify the 
technical characteristics, equipment and accessories 
without having to update this edition of the handbook.
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle. 
Remember to pass it on to the new owner in the event 
of the sale of the vehicle.
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility
.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
This handbook has been designed to help to make the 
most of your C3 Picasso in all circumstances and in 
complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise 
yourself with your vehicle.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
refer to the page indicated
Key
contributes to the protection of the environment
additional information safety warning 
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Child seats 94
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
 9
 7
Isofix child seats
 
1
 03
Child lock
 
1
 07
Child safety
Instrument panel 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps  
1
 1
Indicators
 
2
 2
Distance recorders
 
2
 6
MonitoringOverview
Screen without audio equipment 2
7
Screen with audio equipment  
2
 9
Trip computer
 
4
 0
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 43
Rear screen demist/defrost
 4
 5
Heating
 
46
Manual air conditioning
 4
6
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
 4
8
Scented air freshener
 5
1
Front seats
 
5
 2
Rear seats
 5
5
Mirrors
  57
Steering wheel adjustment
 
5
 8
Comfort
Remote control key 59
Window controls  
6
 2
Doors
  64
Boot
 
67
Panoramic sunroof
 6
8
Fuel tank
 
6
 9
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
 7
1
Access
Lighting controls 72
LED daytime running lamps  
7
 6
Cornering lighting
 7
7
Headlamp adjustment
 7
8
Wiper controls
 
7
 9
Courtesy lamps
 
8
 2
Boot lamp
 
8
 3
Visibility
Front fittings 84
Rear fittings  
8
 8
Boot fittings
 
9
 1
Fittings
Eco-driving         
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Direction indicators 108
Hazard warning lamps  
1
 08
Horn
 
109
Under-inflation detection
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09
Braking assistance systems
 
1
 13
Trajectory control systems
 
1
 14
Front seat belts
 
1
 15
Airbags
 
119
Safety
Driving recommendations 1 23
Starting-switching off the engine  
1
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Parking brake
 
1
 26
Electronic gearbox
 
1
 27
Gear ef ficiency indicator
 
1
 31
Hill start assist
 
1
 32
Speed limiter
 1
33
Cruise control
 
1
 35
Rear parking sensors
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37
Reversing camera
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39
Driving
eMyWay 2 01
Audio system  
2
 55
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index Visual search
B o n n e t 1
41
Running out of fuel (Diesel)  
1
 42
Petrol engines
 
1
 43
Diesel engine
 1
44
Checking levels
 
1
 45
Checks
 14
8
Checks
Temporary puncture repair kit 150
Spare wheel  
1
 55
Snow chains
 
1
 62
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system  
(BlueHDi Diesel)  1 63
Changing a bulb
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70
Changing a fuse
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78
Battery
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85
Energy economy mode
 
1
 87
Changing a wiper blade
 
1
 88
Towing the vehicle
 
1
 89
Towing a trailer
 
1
 91
Fitting roof bars
 
1
 92
Accessories
 
193
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 1
95
Petrol weights  
1
 96
Diesel engines
 1
97
Diesel weights
 
1
 98
Dimensions
 
199
Identification markings
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Guide-me-home lighting
After the ignition has been switched off, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your 
exit from the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
ASR and DSC systems
These systems are linked to assure the 
directional stability of the vehicle, within the 
limits of the laws of physics.
Glass panoramic sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility and 
light in the passenger compartment.
Rear parking sensors / Reversing camera
These two systems warn you if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle 
when reversing.114
Exterior
137 / 13 9 68
75 
Over view  
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Dual-zone digital air 
conditioning
This system allows you to set a different 
level of comfort for the driver and front 
passenger. It then controls this level 
automatically relative to the ambient 
conditions.
Speed limiter / Cruise 
control
These two functions allow you to 
control the speed of the vehicle in 
accordance with the value that you have 
programmed.48
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Scented air freshener
This air freshener diffuses the fragrance 
that you have selected throughout the 
passenger compartment by means of its 
location in the ventilation system.
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Interior
Audio and communication 
systems
These systems benefit from the latest 
technology: MP3 compatible audio 
system, eMyWay, auxiliary sockets, 
emergency or assistance call.
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Over view  
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Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control / speed limiter switches.
2. Steering wheel adjustment control.
3.
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ighting and direction indicator control 
stalk.
4.
 I
nstrument panel.
5.
 D
river's airbag.
 
Horn.
6.
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ear lever.
7.
 B
onnet release.
8.
 D
oor mirror controls.
 E
lectric window controls.
 R
ear electric windows and doors 
deactivation control.
9.
 F
usebox.
10.
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anual headlamp height adjustment.
11.
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ront side window demisting vent.
12 .
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indscreen demisting vent.
13.
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avigation screen and scented air 
freshener.
 
or
 
Storage. 
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Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Audio equipment steering mounted control 
stalk.
3.
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iper / screenwash / trip computer control 
stalk.
4.
 C
entral adjustable air vents.
5.
 
Storage.
 
or
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avigation screen and scented air 
freshener.
6.
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unshine sensor.
7.
 P
assenger's airbag.
8.
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ide adjustable air vent.
9.
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assenger's airbag deactivation switch.
10.
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love box.
11.
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ynamic stability control (DSC/ASR) switch
 P
arking sensors switch.
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entral locking switch.
 H
azard warning lamps switch.
12 .
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eating / air conditioning controls.
13.
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udio system.
14 .
 1
2 V socket (100 W max).
15.
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SB port / auxiliary socket.
16.
 C
u p h o l d e r.
17.
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eated seat controls.
18.
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arking brake.
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Eco-driving
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. 
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic 
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as 
soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it 
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this indicator 
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather 
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These 
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2 
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
Control the use of your electrical 
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it 
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents 
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the 
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window 
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as 
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light 
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your 
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices 
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the 
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds 
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well. 
Eco-driving