wipers Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual
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Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
-
a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction screen
configuration menu),
-
s
election of the duration of maintaining of
the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters of the multifunction
screen configuration menu (except for
monochrome screen A where this is
preset).
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps come
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine
sensor may detect sufficient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come on
automatically.
do n
ot cover the sunshine sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on the part
of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected
or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s
oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or
after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps
are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" .
de activation is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
Visibility
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Wiper controls
Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.
Model with intermittent
wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast (heavy rain).
no
rmal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe
(see
the corresponding section).
of
f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Visibility
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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
B.
R
ear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will operate if the windscreen wipers are
operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
multifunction screen configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper Wiping zoneThe curved shape of the rear screen results in
a smaller wiping zone.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction screen
configuration menu.
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Visibility
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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to
position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop. It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute, by
pushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
Visibility
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F13 40 A
bu
ilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (petrol).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.
F19 15 AMultifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), air cooling
electrovalves (
die
sel).
F20 10 AMultifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), Turbo
pressure regulation valve (
di
esel), engine coolant level
detector (
die
sel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply,
a
P
C, ab
S E
SP relays.
Practical information
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a
flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty
minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
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Practical information
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abS and EbFd systems ..............................112ac
cessories ................................................. 187
Accessory socket, 12V
..................................84
Accessory socket, 12 volt
........................82, 86
ad
justing headlamps
..................................... 75
a
djusting head restraints
........................48, 50
ad
justing seat belt height
............................ 11
4
Adjusting the steering wheel
.........................53
adv
ice on care and maintenance
................142
air
bags
......................................................... 118
ai
rbags, curtain
.................................... 12
0, 121
air
bags, front ........................................ 118, 121
air
bags, lateral
..................................... 120, 121
air
conditioning
................................................ 8
ai
r conditioning, automatic
......................39, 43
air
conditioning, manual
..........................39, 41
ai
r filter ......................................................... 147
Air flow
..............................
...............................8
ai
r vents
......................................................... 38
an
ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ...................112
an
ti-pinch
....................................................... 59
ant
i-theft
........................................................ 56
ar
mrest
........................................................... 48
ar
mrest, rear
.................................................. 86ash
tray, portable
............................................ 82
as
sistance call
............................. 107, 197, 198
Audible warning
........................................... 107
au
dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............23
8, 265
au
dio system ............................... 253, 266, 268
au
tomatic illumination of headlamps
.......69, 72
au
tomatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
........................................... 10 6
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............
..................................... 76, 78
bat
tery
..................................................147, 178
ba
ttery, charging
..........................................178
bat
tery, remote control
............................5
7, 58
bli
nds.............................................................. 86
blu
etooth (hands-free)
........................2
22, 263
bl
uetooth (telephone)
...................................222
bo
nnet
..........................................................140
bo
nnet stay
..................................................140
b
oot
................................................................64
bo
ot floor, adjustable
..............................89, 90
bo
ot lamp
...............................................81, 169
bo
ttle holder
...................................................82
br
ake discs
...................................................14
8
br
ake lamps
...............................
..................167
br
ake pads
...................................................148
br
akes
..........................................................148
br
aking assistance system
..........................11
2
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................
...........66
C
d
MP3 ........................................................259
Central locking
.........................................54, 62
Changing a bulb
...................................162, 167
Changing a fuse
...........................................171
da
ytime running lamps
..................................73
dea
ctivating the passenger airbag
..............118
Deactivating the rear windows
......................59
Changing a wheel
........................................
15 4
Changing a wiper blade .........................78, 182
Changing the date
..........................................24
Changing the remote control battery
.............57
Changing the time
..........................................24
Checking levels
.................................... 14
4 -146
Checking the engine oil level
.........................22
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
.......149
Checks
...............
..................142, 143, 147, 148
Children
...............................
.................102, 103
Child seats
..............................
..93 -95, 99, 104
Child seats, conventional
...............................99
Child surveillance mirror
................................ 83
Ci
gar lighter
....................................................82
Citroën Localised
a
s
sistance Call
...............198
Citroën Localised Emergency Call
..............198
Closing the boot
......................................54, 64
Closing the doors
.....................................54, 61
Connectors, audio
............................... 2
60, 262
Coolant level
................................................146
Cornering lamps
..............................
..............74
Courtesy lamps
......................................79, 169
Courtesy mirror
..............................................83
Cruise control
............................................... 13
4
Cup holder
...............................
.................82, 86
A
B
C
D
Auxiliary socket ................................... 23 9, 262
Auxiliary sockets ............................... ...........260
alphabetical index
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Vehicle configuration .................24, 27, 31, 268
Vehicle identification .................................... 19 6
Ventilation
..............................
............38, 39, 41
V
Warning lamps ............................................... 15
Washing (advice) .......................................... 142
Wash-wipe, rear
............................................. 77
Weights
........................................ 189, 191, 193
Window controls
............................................ 59
Wiper control stalk
................................... 76 -78
Wiper, rear ...................................................... 77
Wipers
...................................................... 76, 78
Under-inflation (detection)
........................... 10
8
Unlocking
..............................
......................... 54
Unlocking from the inside
.............................. 62
U
pdate risk areas
......................................... 2
10
US
b R
eader
................................................. 260
W
U
Ticket holder .................................................. 85
T MC (Traffic info) ......................................... 2
19
To o l s
............................................................. 15 4
To r c h
................................................ 81, 89, 169
Total distance recorder
..................................23
To w b a r
.......................................................... 185
Towed loads
................................. 189, 191, 193
Towing another vehicle
................................18
3
Traction control (
aS
R)
...........................16, 113
Traffic information (T
a)
...............220, 233, 258
Traffic information (TMC)
..................... 2
19, 220
Tr a i l e r
........................................................... 185
Trajectory control systems
...........................113
Trip computer
..................................... 31, 35 -37
Trip distance recorder
.................................... 23
Tyre pressures
..................................... 153, 196
Ty r e s
................................................................. 8
Tyre under-inflation detection
.............................. 19, 108, 110, 153
alphabetical index