Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2015 1.G Repair Manual

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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 fault you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
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irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
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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) .
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ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
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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.
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nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
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lide the flat battery out of its location.
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lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
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lip the casing.
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einitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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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 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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Window controls
1. Driver's electric window.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3.
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ear right electric window.
4.
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ear left electric window.
5.
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eactivating the rear electric window and
door controls.
Electric windows
F Press or pull the switch. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
One-touch electric
windows
There are two methods
of operation:
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m

anual mode
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ress or pull the switch gently. The
window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
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utomatic mode
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ress or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.
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ressing the switch again stops the
movement of the window.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45

seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45

seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
System which opens or closes a window
manually or automatically. It is fitted with
anti-pinch protection if an obstacle is detected
on the one-touch models and a deactivation
system to prevent misuse of the rear switches
on all models.
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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and
door controls
F For the safety of your children, press switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
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.
For more information, refer to the
"Electric child lock" section. In the event of contact during operation
of 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 must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the
windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly 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 the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):
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p
ress the switch until it opens
completely,
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hen pull it immediately until it
closes,
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ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise
the operation of the electric windows:
F
r elease the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
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old the switch for approximately
one


second after closing,
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p
ress 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 short time.
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Doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front door control to open the door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
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ull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
- when the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:
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w
hen the vehicle is moving (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 central locking
control
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of the doors from the inside.
Automatic central locking
System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Unlocking
F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
Unlocking
F 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 and
button A is inactive.
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n this case, use the remote control
or the key to unlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place. If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does not take
place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.
Locking
F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Driving with the doors locked can make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in the event an emergency.
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Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Emergency control
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Insert 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
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the
left.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a failure with the central
locking system, you should disconnect
the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure the complete locking of the
vehicle.
System which locks or unlocks the doors
mechanically in the event of a malfunction of
the battery or of the central locking.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in an emergency.
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F After unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip and 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
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
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nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock 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 comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.
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ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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Panoramic sunroofSystem which consists of an area of panoramic tinted glass to increase the light and visibility
in the passenger compartment. It is fitted with 2 independent manual blinds to help maintain a
comfortable temperature.
Closing
Rear blind
F Pull the blind for wards until it locks in.
Front blind
F Pull the blind rear wards until it locks in.
Opening
F Raise the blind's handle and release.Each blind is fitted with a roller which
stores it once you release it.
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Fuel tank
Low fuel levelFilling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
When the low fuel level is reached
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on there remains approximately
5

litres of fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safely:
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he engine must be switched off,
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pen the fuel filler flap,
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nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to
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left,
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emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
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ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
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ut the cap back in place,
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urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
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lose the flap.
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5

litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or
Diesel)).
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.
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