Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2014 1.G Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014, Model line: C3 PICASSO RHD, Model: Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2014 1.GPages: 288, PDF Size: 8.38 MB
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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 transport long objects.
F
P
ush the control upwards and guide the
seat back for wards to fold it onto the seat
cushion.
F
T
o put it back in place, lift up the seat back
and guide it rear wards until it locks in.
do n
ot forget to fold the "aircraft" type
table 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 seatsEach section (1/3 - 2/3) can be adjusted individually.
Forwards and backwards adjustmentAdjusting the seat back
angle
F Raise the control and slide the seat for wards or backwards. The seat can be adjusted to 2 different
positions:
-
a s
tandard position,
-
a
comfort (inclined) position.
To adjust the seat back:
F
P
ull the control lever for wards.
Adjusting the head restraints
The 1/3 - 2/3 rear seat is fitted with head
restraints.
They have a high position (for comfort and
safety) and a low position (for rear visibility).
They may be removed, as follows:
F
p
ull the head restraint upwards as far as
possible,
F
t
hen, press on the lug A .
When you are carrying rear
passengers, never drive with the head
restraints removed. They must be
secured in place in the high position.
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Fully-folded position
F Move the corresponding front seat for ward if necessary.
F
P
ut the rear seat in the fully back position.
F
P
lace the head restraints in the low
position.
F
P
ull control A , to release the seat back
which folds easily onto the seat cushion.
The seat fits into the floor, providing a
continuous level floor.
To put the seat back in position:
F
P
ull the seat back backwards until it locks
in place.
F
R
eturn 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's
entry 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
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
Adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to 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 be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ne
ver fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
The objects observed 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
F adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Manual day/night model
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F
P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward 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
F When stationary , pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F
a
d
just the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F
P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
as a s
afety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
as a s
afety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
with the vehicle 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
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking the vehicle
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F 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
two
seconds.
ac
cording to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time.
Unlocking using the remote
control
Locking the vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking using the remote control
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
ac
cording to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
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Deadlocking using the
remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
F
P
ress 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.
ac
cording 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.
Deadlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F
T
urn the key to the left again within
five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
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Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps 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 the
engine 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
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to
the
mechanism.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- P osition 2: Ignition
-
P
osition 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
F
T
urn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting) .
F
W
hen the engine starts, release the key.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle. In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITR
oËn
dealer as soon as possible.
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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.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message.
Key reminder
Switching the vehicle off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
T urn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F
S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F
S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F
C
lip the casing.
F
R
einitialise the remote control.
do n
ot attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn
dealer as soon as possible.
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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 n
ot 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 have
to 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 compartment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short 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
Go to 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 code
required to order a new key. Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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