Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Repair Manual

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Table position of the front passenger seat
Placing this seat in the table position, with the
rear benchseat also in the table position, allows
you to transpor t long objects.)Push the control upwards and guide theseat back forwards to fold it onto the seatcushion.)To put it back in place, lift up the seat back
and guide it rear wards until it locks in.
Do not forget to fold the "aircraft" typetable fixed on the back of the seat first. For safety reasons, a passenger sat in the rear of the vehicle must not place his feet on the front seat in the table position.

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Rear seats Each section (1/3 - 2/3) can be adjusted individually.
Forwards and backwards adjustment

Adjusting the seat back
angle
)Raise the control and slide the seatforwards or backwards. The seat can be ad
justed to 2 different positions:


- a standard position,

- a comfort (inclined) position.
To a djust the seat back:)
Pull the control lever forwards.



Adjusting the head restraints

The 1/3 - 2/3 rear seat is fitted with head
restraints.
They have a high position (for comfor t andsafety) and a low position (for rear visibility).
They may be removed, as follows: )pull the head restraint upwards as far as possible,)then, press on the lug A.
When you are carrying rear passengers, never drive with the headrestraints removed. They must be secured in place in the high position.

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Fully-folded position
)Move the corresponding front seat forward
if necessary. )Put the rear seat in the fully back position. )Place the head restraints in the lowposition.)Pull control A, to release the seat back
which folds easily onto the seat cushion.
The seat fits into the floor, providing acontinuous level floor.
To put the seat back in position: )Pull the seat back backwards until it locks
in place.
)Return the seat cushion to the desired position.
When putting back in position, take care not to jam the seat belts.

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Mirrors
The mirror glass is electrically adjustable.
A lamp located under the mirror shell provides
lighting for the driver's and front passenger'sentry and exit.
This exterior lighting comes on when the
vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened and
stays on for a timed period.


Folding
)From outside: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A
in the central position rearwards.


Unfolding
)From outside: unlock the vehicle using theremote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A
in the central position rear wards.


Adjustment
)
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.

If the mirrors are folded using control A
,they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric foldingmirrors manually.
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear.Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.

Door mirrors

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Adjustment
)Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.




Manual day/night model

Da
y / night position
)Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. )Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.






Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...








Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.) Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.


As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.

Unlocking the vehicle
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.

Unlocking using the key
)
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately twoseconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time.
Unlocking using the remote control
Locking the vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.



Locking using the key
)
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.


Locking using the remotecontrol

If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not takeplace.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after thir ty secondsunless a door or the boot is open.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Lockin
g is confirmed by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for approximately twoseconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.

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Deadlocking using the
remote controlDeadlockin
g using the key
) Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.)
Turn the key to the left again within fiveseconds to deadlock the vehicle.
)
Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.) Press the closed padlock again
within five seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.Deadlocking renders the exterior and interior door controls inoperative. It also deactivates the manual central control button. Therefore, never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

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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.