steering Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G User Guide

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Airbags
Front airbags

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head andchest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except for the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,
in the event of a serious front impact applied
to all or par t of the front impact zone A
, in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
th
e rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the frontoccupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to cushion their forward movement.
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.
S
ystem designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limitin
g seat belts (with the exception of the rear centre passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
o
f the vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in cer tain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat beltalone contributes towards ensuring your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is accompanied by a slight emission of smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation. The noise of the detonation may resultin a slight loss of hearing for a shorttime.

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Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre partof the wheel.Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injuryfrom a cigarette or pipe. Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact aCITROËN dealer.Refer to the "Accessories" section. Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chestor arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing the curtain airbags.

Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the sametime discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the followingsafety rules:

Sit in a normal upright position. Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

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6-speed electronic gearbox system


Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfor t of fullyautomatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction on the par t of the driver

-
manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.
Gear lever
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the gear lever forwards to select this position.
N. Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
m
ode. M + /.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Move the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then:


●

give a push for wards to change up,

●
or give a push rear wards to changedown.
+. Paddle to the right of the steering wheel for changing up. )
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -.
Paddle to the left of the steering wheel for changing down.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

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) Select position M.
To engage reverse gear R
, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.
) Select position R.

At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
this will only be acted on when the vehicle is
immobilised.
At high speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N indicator flashes and the gearbox goes into neutral. To engage a gear again, put thegear lever in position A
or M.


Te m p o r a ry control of gear changing

You can temporarily take over control of gear changing using the "+"and "-"
steering mounted paddles: if the engine speed allows,
the request to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate cer tain situations such as over taking a vehicle or the
approach to a corner.

After a few moments without any action on
the control paddles, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears. The
gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panelscreen.
The
gear change requests are only acted on if
the engine speed permits.It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When brakin
g or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear. On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will notchange up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral Nwhile the vehicle is moving.
You can change mode at any time, bemoving the gear lever from M to A
or the other way round.

Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
Manual mode
Reverse

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Stop & Start The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox
system, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put thegear lever in position N.
A time counter calculates thesum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It rests
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with thekey.

Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph(10 km/h) since the last engine start usingthe key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.

The "ECO"warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parkingmanoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...

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Speed limiter

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A . 1. Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel. 2.Value decrease button. 3.Value increase button. 4.
Speed limiter on / off button.
The pro
grammed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Speed limiter on / off indication.6.
Speed limiter mode selection indication.7.
Programmed speed value.


Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel

The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).

The speed limiter is switched offby manual foperation of the control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance andresponsibility on the par t of the driver.



System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal in the normalmanner no longer has any effect.

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System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The controls of this s
ystem are grouped
together on control stalk A. The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel

The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engaging of at least 4th gear.
Th
e cruise control is switched off
manually for by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporaril
y by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switchin
g off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. 1
.Cruise control mode selection dial
2. Speed programming / value decreasebutton 3.
Speed programming / value increasebutton 4.
Cruise control off / resume button5
. Cruise control off / resume indication
6. Cruise control mode selection indication
7. Programmed speed value
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.






Cruise control

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Temporary puncture repair kit
Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"
/ off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
t
yres...F
.Sealant car tridge. G.White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation. I.
Speed limit sticker.

Access to the kit

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the boot floor.


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixedto the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.

Complete s
ystem consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the glove box.


Access to the fuses
)
refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".

Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH36 5
A Tr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH3
715 A Trailer accessories socket supply.
FH3
820 A Navigation.
FH39
- Not used.
FH4
030 A Tr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F115 A Rear wiper.
F2
- Not used.
F3
5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning, clutch switch,
par ticle filter pump, diagnostic socket, air flow meter.
F530 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric windows motor.
F
630 A Rear electric windows motor and driver's electric window motor.
F7
5 A Courtesy and front map reading lamps, torch, rear reading lamps.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F8
20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.
F
930 A
Audio system (fitted as an option), 12 V socket.
F1
015 A Steering mounted controls.
F1115 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket.
F12 15 A
Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer rela
y unit.
F13 5
A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, seat belt unfastened warninglamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel, air conditioning,USB Box.
F1
530 A
Locking.
F1
6- Not used.
F1740 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
S
H- PA RC shunt.