Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmarks, associated with this pictogram:

If the "MyCitroën" function is not available on the CITROËN public
website for your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following
address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under the
heading "MyCitroën".




This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct
and special contact with CITROËN.

The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is
needed),
the language,
the vehicle, its body style,
the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration
of your vehicle.
You have access to your handbook on line, together with the latest
information, identifi ed by the symbol:

Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and
the specifi cations for the country in which
it is sold.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
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!

We draw your attention to the following...


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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Contents
Conventional child seats 103
ISOFIX child seats 109
Child lock 112
Child safety
Instrument panel 22
Indicator and warning lamps 23
Indicators 31
Adjustment buttons 34
Monitoring Familiarisation
Screens with audio equipment 35
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 45
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 48
Rear screen demist/defrost 50
Heating 51
Manual air conditioning 51
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 53
Scented air freshener 56
Front seats 57
Rear seats 60
Mirrors 62
Steering wheel adjustment 63
Comfort
Remote control key 64
Window controls
69
Doors 71
Boot 74
Panoramic sunroof 75
Fuel tank 76
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 78
Access
Lighting controls 79
LED lamps 83
Cornering lighting 84
Headlamp adjustment 85
Wiper controls 86
Courtesy lamps 89
Boot lamp 91
Visibility
Front fi ttings 92
Rear fi ttings 96
Boot fi ttings 99
Fittings Eco-driving

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Contents
Direction indicators 113
Hazard warning lamps 113
Horn 113
Emergency or assistance call 114
Brakin
g assistance systems 114
Tr a
jectory control systems 116
Front seat belts 117
Airbags 121
Safety
Parking brake 125
6-speed manual gearbox 125
Gear effi ciency indicator 126
6-speed electronic gearbox system 127
Hill start assist 131
Stop & Start 132
Speed limiter 135
Cruise control 137
Rear parking sensors 139
Reversing camera 141
Driving
Emergency or assistance 199
eMyWay 201
Audio system 255
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 143
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 144
Petrol engines 145
Diesel engines 146
Checking levels 147
Checks 149
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 151
Changing a wheel 156
Changing a bulb 163
Changing a fuse 172
Battery 179
Energy economy mode 181
Changing a wiper blade 182
To w i ng the vehicle 183
To w i ng a trailer 185
Fitting roof bars 186
Accessories 187
Snow chains 189
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 190
Petrol weights 191
LPG engines 192
LPG weights 193
Diesel engines 194
Diesel wei
ghts 195
Dimensions 196
Identifi cation markings 197

Familiarisation
4
After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your exit from
the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
ASR and ESP systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability o
f the vehicle within the
limits of the laws of physics.

Panoramic glass 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.
11
6
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily into standby
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc....). The
engine restar ts automatically as soon as you want to move
off. The Stop & Start systemreduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and thenoise level when stationary.
Exterior
139, 141
81, 82
132

.Familiarisation
5

Remote control key
A.Unfolding / Folding the key.
Lockin
g(press once; fixed lighting of the
direction indicators).

Panoramic sunroof blinds

Lift the handle of the blind concerned andrelease.
Each blind is fitted with a roller in which it isstored when released.

Deadlocking(press twice in succession; fixedlighting of the direction indicators).
Unlocking the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
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4
75

Fuel t ank
76
1.
Opening the fuel filler flap.2.Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.

Capacity of the tank:


- approximately 50 litres (petrol),

- approximately 48 litres (Diesel),

- (depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel), 33 litres (LPG)).

Access

Familiarisation
6

2-position adjustable boot

This 2-position adjustable boot floor permits:


- the volume of the boot to be maximised,

- the boot to be par titioned
(storing of the
rear parcel shelf...),

- the floor to be levelled from the boot opening to the front seats, when the rear
bench seat is in folded and fully back.
1.
Unlocking the vehicle.2.
Opening the boot.
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100
A.Interior bonnet release.
B.Exterior safety catch. C.Bonnet stay.
143

Bonnet

Access

.Familiarisation
7
This air freshener diffuser diffuses the
fragrance that you have selected throughout
the passenger compar tment by means of its
location in the ventilation system.

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 ambientconditions.

Cruise control / Speed limiter

These two functions control the speed of
the vehicle in relation to the value that
you have programmed.

Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audiosystem, eMyWay audio and navigationsystem, auxiliary sockets, emergency or assistance call. 5
6
53
135 / 137
199
Interior

Familiarisation
8
1. Steering lock and ignition. 2.
Audio system steering mounted controls. 3.
Wipers / screenwash / trip computer control stalk.4.
Instrument panel. 5.
Driver's airbag.Horn.
6.Gear lever.
7
. Open storage compar tment. 8.Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear electric windows and doors deactivation control.9. Passenger's airbag deactivation.10.Manual headlamp height adjustment. 11.
Front side window demisting vent.12.Windscreen demisting vent.


Instruments and controls