lock Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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Locating your vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.


Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to the mechanism.

Ignition switch



- Position 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting


Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine starts, release the key. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts. Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).)
Press the closed padlock immediately for afew seconds.)
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. I
f the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of
this warnin
g lamp, an audible
signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.

Key reminder


Switching the vehicle off
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you toposition 1 (Stop)
. )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )
Slide the flat battery out of its location.)
Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. ) Clip the casing.)
Reinitialise the remote control.


Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

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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 haveto 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 theemergency services more difficult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag deployment. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t 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 could cause 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 start the vehicle.
Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification 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 controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and door controls
)
For the safety of your children, press switch 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 the movement of the window. To do this,press the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window switches, they mustensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windowscorrectly.
Be aware of children when operating the windows.
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 thewindow on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )press the switch until it opens completely, )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 outside
)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, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds,

Opening

When a door is not closed correctly:

- when the vehicle is movin
g
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible 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 controlor the key to unlock the vehicle.

If one of the doors is open, centrallocking from the inside does not takeplace.

If one of the doors is open, theautomatic central locking does not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic centrallocking of the doors is active.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of 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 theleft.
Unlocking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to theright.


Unlocking the front and rear passenger doors
)
Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a failure with the centrallocking system, you should disconnectthe battery to lock the boot and soensure the complete locking of thevehicle.
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 multifunction
screen 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 above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comeson, 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 whichstores it once you release it.

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Fuel tank
Low fuel level
Fillin
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 the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on 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 clip located 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 itfrom the cap,
)
close the flap.

Additions of fuel must be of at least5 litres to be registered by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. Thisvacuum 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); (Depending
on 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.