air condition Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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Child seats 93
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
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Isofix child seats

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Child lock

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Child safety
Instrument panel 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps
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Indicators

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Distance recorders

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MonitoringOver view
Screens with audio system 2
7
Trip computer
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8
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 41
Rear screen demist /defrost
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Heating


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Manual air conditioning
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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
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Scented air freshener
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Front seats

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Rear seats

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Mirrors
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Steering wheel adjustment

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Comfort
Remote control key 57
Window controls
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1
Doors

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3
Boot


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Panoramic sunroof

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7
Fuel tank

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8
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

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0
Access
Lighting controls 7 1
LED daytime running lamps
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5
Cornering lighting

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6
Headlamp adjustment
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Wiper controls

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8
Courtesy lamps

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1
Boot lamp

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Visibility
Front fittings 8 3
Rear fittings
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B

oot fittings
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0
Fittings
Eco-driving
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Contents

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Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
This system allows you to set a different
level of comfort for the driver and front
passenger. It then controls this level
automatically relative to the ambient
conditions.
Cruise control / Speed
limiter
These two functions control the speed
of the vehicle in relation to the value that
you have programmed.46
132 / 134
Scented air freshener
This air freshener diffuser diffuses the
fragrance that you have selected throughout
the passenger compartment by means of its
location in the ventilation system.
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Interior
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio
system, eMyWay audio and navigation
system, auxiliary sockets, emergency or
assistance call.
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Instruments and controls
1. Steering wheel adjustment control.
2. Cruise control / speed limiter switches.
3.
L

ighting and direction indicator control
stalk.
4.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
5.


Storage.


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N

avigation screen and scented air
freshener.
6.
S

unshine sensor.
7.
P

assenger's airbag.
8.
S

ide adjustable air vent.
9.
G

love box.
F

usebox.
10.
B

onnet release.
11.
D

ynamic stability control (DSC/ASR)
switch.
P

arking sensors switch.
C

entral locking switch.
H

azard warning lamps switch.
E

lectric child lock switch.
12 .
H

eating / air conditioning controls.
13.
A

udio system.
14 .
1

2 V socket (100 W max).
15.
U

SB port / auxiliary socket.
16.
C

u p h o l d e r.
17.
P

arking brake.
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Eco-driving
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear:
as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
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Ventilation
Air flow paths
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
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d
irect arrival in the passenger
compartment (air intake),
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p

assage through a heating circuit (heating),
-

p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
diffuse the air in the passenger compartment
combining several air vents.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen
or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A on the centre
console. Depending on the model, the
functions offered are:
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t
he level of comfort required,
-

a
ir flow,
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a

ir distribution,
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d

emisting and defrosting,
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m

anual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting or defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting or defrosting
vents.
3.
S

ide adjustable air vents.
4.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
5.
A

ir outlets to the front footwells.
6.
A

ir outlets to the rear footwells.
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle's
passenger compartment.
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Comfort

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation and
maintenance below:
F
I
f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the
sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a
few minutes.
P

lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compartment.
F

T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the passenger compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard (behind the instrument
panel); this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (see the "Checks" section).


W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop. The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.
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The control button is
located on the heating
or air conditioning
system control panel.
Rear screen demist/defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demist /defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
F
P
ress this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and the door mirrors. The indicator
lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demist /defrost
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the
button switches off.
F

S
witch off the demist /defrost
of the rear screen and door
mirrors as soon as you consider
this possible as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
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Footwells.
Central and side vents.The air distribution can be
adapted by placing the dial in an
intermediate position.
2. Air flow adjustment
F Turn the dial from position 1
to position 5 to obtain a
comfortable air flow. Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
F
T
urn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements. Windscreen and side windows.
1. Temperature adjustment
The heating / ventilation or air conditioning systems can only operate with the engine running.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Heating /
Ventilation
Manual air
conditioning
F If you place the air flow control
in position 0 (deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no
longer maintained at a comfortable
level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle,
can still be felt.
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4. Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.F

P
ress the button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.
F

P
ress the button again to permit the intake
of exterior air. The indicator lamp switches
off to confirm this.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
It enables you to:
- l ower the temperature, in summer,
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i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching off
F Press the "A /C " button again, the button's
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation). The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
Switching on
F Press the "A /C "
button, the button's
indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when the
air flow adjustment control 2 is in position " 0".
To obtain cooled air more quickly, you can use
recirculation of interior air for a few moments.
Then return to fresh air intake.
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Comfort

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The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
F

Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right
respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting
difference of more than 3.
Automatic operation
F Press the "AUTO" button. The
indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
2. Driver's side adjustment
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
We recommend the use of this mode: it permits
automatic and optimised adjustment of all
of the functions, passenger compartment
temperature, air flow, air distribution and air
recirculation, in accordance with the comfort
value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed. The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
1. Automatic comfort
programme 3. Passenger's side adjustment
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
The system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
When the engine is cold, to prevent
too great a distribution of cold air, the
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and footwells
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Comfort