key Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2016 1.G User Guide
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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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Access  
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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:
F
 
t
 he engine must be switched off,
F
 
o
 pen the fuel filler flap,
F
 
i
 nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to 
the
 
left,
F
 
r
 emove the cap and hook it onto the clip 
located on the inside of the flap,
F
 
f
 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:
F
 
p
 ut the cap back in place,
F
 
t
 urn the key to the right, then remove it 
from the cap,
F
 
c
 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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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
 F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
 M
ap reading lamps
3.
 R
ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp 
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
-
 
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
 
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
 
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
-
 
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
 
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
 
w
hen a door is opened,
-
 
w
hen the remote control locking button is 
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, different 
lighting times are available:
- 
w
 ith the ignition off, approximately 
ten minutes,
-  
i
 n energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
-  
w
 ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Visibility  
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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a 
vehicle compromises the child's protection in 
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt 
buckle under the child seat, as this could 
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the 
child seat harnesses keeping the slack 
relative to the child's body to a minimum, 
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat 
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened 
correctly on the child seat and that it secures 
the child seat firmly on the seat of your 
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable, 
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave 
sufficient space between the front seat and:
- 
a r
 ear ward facing child seat,
-
 
t
 he child's feet for a child seat fitted 
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards 
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the 
upright position. For optimum installation of the for ward facing 
child seat, ensure that the back of the child 
seat is as close as possible to the backrest of 
the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before 
installing a child seat with backrest to a 
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or 
attached securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event of 
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when 
the child seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-
 
a c
 hild or children alone and 
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-
 
a c
 hild or an animal in a vehicle which 
is exposed to the sun, with the windows 
closed,
-
 
t
 he keys within reach of children inside 
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors 
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by 
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the 
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be 
positioned on the child's shoulder without 
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt 
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster 
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt 
guide at shoulder level.
Advice
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the 
front passenger seat is specific to each 
country. Refer to the legislation in force in 
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag 
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed 
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously 
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
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Child safety  
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Electric child lock
Switching on
F Press button A.The indicator lamp in button A  comes on, accompanied 
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is 
switched off.
Switching off
F Press button A again.
The indicator lamp in button A goes off, 
accompanied by a message in the multifunction 
screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child 
lock is switched on. Switching the child lock on is 
confirmed by the temporary 
illumination of this warning lamp in 
the translucent instrument panel.
Any other status of the indicator lamp 
indicates a fault with the electric child 
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no 
circumstances does it take the place of 
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each 
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a 
short time.
Control system to prevent opening of the rear 
doors using their interior controls and use of 
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, 
with the electric window controls, or on the 
dashboard switch panel, if your vehicle is fitted 
with manual rear windows. 
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, you must contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system 
checked. The airbags may no longer 
be deployed in the event of a serious 
impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the rear ward facing child 
seat, with the ignition off, turn switch 1 to 
the
  "ON"  position to reactivate the airbag and 
so assure the safety of your front passenger in 
the event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warning 
lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel or in the seat belt and 
passenger's front airbag warning 
lamp display for approximately one 
minute, if the passenger's front 
airbag is activated.
According to version, this warning 
lamp comes on either in the 
instrument panel or on the seat belt 
and passenger's front airbag warning 
lamp display when the ignition is on 
and until the airbag is reactivated.
Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be 
deactivated:
F
 
w
 ith the ignition off , insert the key in the 
passenger airbag deactivation switch 1 ,
F
 
t
 urn it to the "OFF"  position,
F
 
t
 hen, remove the key keeping the switch 
in this position . To assure the safety of your child, it is 
imperative that the passenger's front 
airbag is deactivated when you install a 
rear ward facing child seat on the front 
passenger seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being 
seriously injured or killed if the airbag 
were deployed.
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Safety  
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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 moments 
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.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
-
 
P
 osition 2: Ignition on
-
 
P
 osition 3: Starting
Ignition on
In this position the vehicle's electrical 
equipment can be used or accessories 
charged.
When the state of charge of the battery 
drops to a reserve level, the system goes into 
energy economy mode: the power supply is 
automatically cut off to preserve the state of 
charge of the battery.
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 CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Starting the engine
F Apply the parking brake.
F
 W ith a manual gearbox: place the lever in 
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
F
 
W
 ith an electronic gearbox: place the lever 
at position N and press the brake pedal 
f i r m l y.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox: place the lever 
at position P and press the brake pedal 
f i r m l y.
F
 
I
 nsert the key in the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code.
F
 
U
 nlock the steering column by 
simultaneously turning the steering and the 
key.
F
 
W
 ith a petrol engine, operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position 3 until 
the engine starts, without pressing the 
accelerator pedal. Once the engine starts, 
release the key.
F
 
W
 ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to 
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the 
engine preheating system. In some circumstances, you may have 
to apply some force to turn the steering 
wheel (wheels on lock for example).
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Driving  
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Never leave the engine running in 
an enclosed area without adequate 
ventilation: internal combustion 
engines emit toxic exhaust gases, 
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of 
intoxication and death. In very severe 
winter conditions (temperatures 
below  -23°C), it is necessary to allow 
the engine to run for 4 minutes before 
setting off, in order to ensure the 
correct operation and durability of 
the mechanical components of your 
vehicle, the engine and gearbox.
If the engine does not start straight 
away, switch the ignition off. Wait a 
few moments before trying again. If 
the engine does not start after a few 
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk 
damaging the starter motor and the 
engine. Call on a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. In temperate conditions, do not 
warm the engine up with the vehicle 
stationary, but move off straight away 
and drive at moderate engine speeds.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
will stay on longer. When the engine is 
hot, it does not come on. Wait until this warning lamp goes off 
in the instrument panel, then operate 
the starter motor by turning the key to 
position 
3 until the engine starts, without 
pressing the accelerator pedal. Once 
the engine starts, release the key.
Switching the engine off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F  W ith the engine at idle, turn the key fully 
towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F
 
R
 emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
 
T
 o lock the steering column, turn the 
steering wheel until it locks.
Never switch the ignition off until the 
vehicle has come to a complete stop and 
the parking brake has been applied. With 
the engine stopped, the braking and 
steering assistance systems are also cut 
off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, put the front wheels in the 
straight ahead position before switching 
the ignition off.
F
 
E
 nsure that the parking brake is applied 
correctly, particularly when on a slope. 
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Parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this 
warning lamp and the STOP  warning lamp 
come on, accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message in the multifunction screen, 
this indicates that the parking brake is still 
on or has not been properly released.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever gently, press  the release button then lower the lever 
fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your 
wheels against the pavement, apply the 
parking brake and engage a gear.
When you leave the vehicle, take the 
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1 - Stop
), 
you can still use functions such as the audio 
and telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam, 
courtesy lamps, etc., for maximum cumulative 
period of 30 minutes.
For more information, refer to the "Energy 
economy mode" section.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an 
audible signal sounds when the driver's 
door is opened.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key, which would weigh down on its 
blade in the ignition switch and could 
cause a malfunction.
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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your 
vehicle.
AdBlue
® freezes at about -11°C and 
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended 
that bottles be stored in a cool area and 
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be 
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it 
has completely thawed out.
Recommendations on storage
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is 
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the 
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C. 
Otherwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and 
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your 
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to 
allow the top-up to be carried out.
Procedure
F For access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the 
boot carpet then, depending on equipment, 
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage 
box.
F
 
W
ithout pressing, turn the black cap a 
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F
 
T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F
 
L
ift off the cap.
F
 
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key.
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Practical information