CITROEN XSARA PICASSO 2003 Owners Manual

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PRECAUTIONS
The cassette player is a piece of high-precision equipment. To get the best out of it, follow the recommendations described below :
• Always use good quality cassettes. Poor quality cassettes may have a detrimental effect on the system opera tion and sound reproduction.
• Only use C60 or C90 cassettes.
• Do not expose cassettes directly to sunlight (for example, leaving them on the dashboard) as the temperatures reached in the vehicle may deform the cassette.
• Only insert a cassette into the player if the tape band is taught.

23K E Y
AON / VOLOn/off. Volume control.
BRDSRDS functions Scanning for RDS transmissions. Regional search mode.
CTATraffi c information.
DBNDASTWaveband and memory bank selector. Automatic pre-set function (Autostore).
ERadio mode :Tuning into lower frequencies.
FMANRadio mode :Activating the automatic or manual search modes.
GRadio mode :Tuning into higher frequencies.
HCassette aperture.
ISRCMode selection : (RADIO, CASSETTE, CD CHANGER*).
JCassette rewind.
KCassette fast forward.
J+K Press the two buttons simultaneously :Half-way down to change the direction of play.Fully down to eject the cassette.
* Consult the CITROËN dealer network.
LAudio system sound adjustment (+).
MAudio system sound adjustment (-).
NAUDIOAudio system adjustment functions : bass, treble, loudness, fader, balance, automatic volume adjustment.
O1 à 6Radio mode: Pre-set radio stations.
PControls at the steering wheel :1 Radio mode :UP or DOWN search of the pre-set stations.CD changer mode *:Selection of a CD.
2 Radio mode:Frequency UP search.Cassette mode:Cassette fast forward.CD changer mode *:Track UP search.Fast forward with accelerated sound.
3 Radio mode:Frequency DOWN search.Cassette mode:Cassette rapid rewind.CD changer mode *:Track DOWN search.Rapid rewind with accelerated sound.
4 Increase of volume.
5 Permits change from one mode to another :(RADIO, CASSETTE, CD CHANGER*).
6 Decrease of volume.
4+6 Long and simultaneous press on both buttons : MUTE (temporary sound pause).

24G E N E R A L F U N C T I O N S
ON/OFF
To turn the audio system on or off, press the button (A) once the key has been turned to the ACCESSORIES or IGNI-TION position.
Note :
- If the audio system had not been turned off when the ignition was last switched off, it will come on automatically when the ignition is switched on again, without button (A) needing to be pressed.
- The audio system can also be turned on, without using the ignition key, just by pressing button (A). In this case it will automatically turn itself off after 30 minutes.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The audio system is provided with a security code which ensures that it can only be used when fi tted in your vehicle.
Note :
- The anti-theft system operates automatically, and does not require any action on your behalf.
MODE SELECTION :
RADIO
To select radio mode, press button (I).
CASSETTE
Playback starts automatically upon insertion of a cassette.
To manually select cassette mode (cassette already inserted and radio mode active), press button (I).
CD CHANGER*
To select CD changer mode, press button (I).
These operations can also be performed using button (5) on the control at the steering wheel (P).
Note :
- The last mode selected before the system was turned off will be the one that is automatically selected when the system is turned on again.
* Consult the CITROËN dealer network.

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VOLUME CONTROL
Turn button (A) to increase or decrease the volume.
The display reads “VOLUME” followed by the volume level selected.
The volume can also be adjusted using buttons (4) and (6) on the control at the steering wheel (P).
Note :
- The volume level selected before the system was turned off will be the one that is automatically selected when the system is turned on again.
- The volume is automatically adjusted according to the vehicle speed.
SOUND PAUSE (MUTE)
Give a long and simultaneous press on both buttons (4) and (6) on the control at the steering wheel (P) to activate this function.
The audio output will be interrupted regardless of the mode selected.
The display indicates “MUTE”.
To restore the audio output, press one of the buttons on the control at the steering wheel.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press successively on button (N) to view on the display the bass, treble, loudness, fader (front/rear sound distribution) and balance (left/right sound distribution) functions, followed by the current adjustment.
Press buttons (L) or (M) to modify the values of the function displayed.
Note :
- If the system is left for several seconds, it will return to the normal display mode.
- The bass and treble levels can be adjusted and memorised separately for the different modes.
AUTOMATIC VOLUME ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
This function automatically adjusts the audio system volume according to the vehicle speed.
To have this function activated or disactivated, consult your CITROËN Dealer.

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RADIO RECEPTION
Your audio system will be subject to certain phenomena that are not encountered by domestic systems. The reception of AM and FM signals is subject to interference which is caused by the nature and propagation of the signals, and is not a fault of your audio system.
In AM mode, the reception may be affected when passing under power lines or bridges, or when travelling through tunnels.
In FM mode, the reception may be affected by the distance from the station transmitter, the refl ecting of signals off obstacles (mountains, hills, tower blocks) and radio blackspots (no coverage from the station transmitter).
SELECTING RADIO MODE
If the system is not already in radio mode, press button (I).
SELECTING A WAVEBAND AND MEMORY BANK
Press button (D), to go through the memory banks FM1, FM2 and FM3, for the FM waveband, and the memory bank MW/LW, for the AM waveband.
AUTOMATIC SEARCH (Automatic search mode activated)
Press either button (G) or (E) briefl y to tune into the following or preceding radio stations respectively, within the chosen waveband.
By keeping either button (G) or(E) pressed down, the search mode will proceed through the waveband and will stop at the fi rst station it comes across once the button is released.
The automatic search mode can also be operated using buttons (2) and (3) on the control at the steering wheel (P).
It is possible to carry out a manual search to fi nd a known station if the automatic search is unable to tune into it (for example, due to very weak reception).
MANUAL SEARCH (Manual search mode activated)
To select the manual search mode, briefl y press the button “MAN” (F).
The display indicates “MN” followed by the frequency.
By keeping either button (G) or (E) pressed down, the search mode will proceed through the waveband and will stop on the frequency shown on the display when the button is released. The system will remain on the frequency displayed.
The system will automatically return to the automatic search mode after several seconds, or by pressing the button “MAN” (F).
TUNING SENSITIVITY
Automatic searches can be carried out according to two levels of sensitivity.
The searches are fi rst carried out for the local sensitivity function “LO”, then the distance sensitivity function “DX”.

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MANUAL PRE-SETTING
Select the waveband and memory bank required using button (D).
Select a station using either the automatic or manual search modes.
Press and hold down one of buttons “1” to “6” (O) for more than two seconds.
The sound momentarily cuts off, then returns to its previous level to confi rm that it has memorised the station.
The audio system can memorise:
- 18 FM radio stations on 3 memory banks (FM1, FM2, FM3),
- 6 AM radio stations on 1 memory bank.
FM AUTOMATIC PRE-SETTING (AUTOSTORE FUNCTION)
It is possible to memorise the 6 strongest FM radio stations on the FM3 memory bank by holding down the button (D)for more than two seconds.
The display indicates “FM AST”.
- The 6 strongest radio stations are memorised, wiping the previous 6 strongest.
- Once the stations have been memorised, the fi rst pre-set station on the FM3 memory bank is automatic ally selected.
Note :
- If the traffi c information function has been activated (see RDS SYSTEM), the radio stations using RDS will be memo-rised fi rst. If it is unable to memorise any new stations, the system will retain the previous memorised stations.
- If the system is unable to fi nd 6 stations, the unfi lled memory slots will remain free.
RECALLING PRE-SET STATIONS
Press the button (D) briefl y to select the required waveband and memory bank.
Select the desired pre-set radio station by pressing the relevant button “1” to “6” (O).
If a RDS station is selected, the station’s frequency will appear on the display a few seconds before the station’s name.
Recalling a RDS station may lead to the system automatically re-tuning to the frequency on which the best reception can be obtained according to the area in which you are travelling (see RDS SYSTEM).
This operation can also be performed using button (1) on the control at the steering wheel (P).

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USING THE RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) FUNCTION ON FM WHAT IS THE RDS SYSTEM?
The RDS system provides access to various functions described in this chapter, the main one of which allows you to keep listening to the same radio station by automatically selecting the frequency onwhich the best reception can be obtained according to the area in which you are travelling.
SCANNING FOR RDS TRANSMISSIONS
The system searches for and retains the best possible reception for a selected radio station.
The system continually checks for any other frequencies on which the selected radio station is broadcast, and auto-matically chooses that offering the best reception.
Press the “RDS” button (B).
If the station you have selected does not broadcast on several frequencies in the area in which you are travelling, it is possible to deactivate the automatic RDS transmission scanning function.
Press the “RDS” button (B) again in order to deactivate the function.
Note :
- If the station received carries RDS with the RDS transmission scanning function, then the “RDS” indicator will come on with the “NAME” of the radio station shown on the display.
- If the station received carries RDS without the RDS transmission scanning function, then the “RDS” indicator will fl ash with the “NAME” of the radio station shown on the display.
- If the station received does not carry RDS, the “RDS” indicator will fl ash continually. The display will only show the station frequency.
- The “RDS” indicator will remain off if the RDS search function is deactivated. The display will either show the “NAME” of any stations carrying RDS, or the frequency of those without.
REGIONAL SEARCH MODE
Some national radio networks broadcast regional programmes at certain times of the day.
It is possible to either :
- search for the regional station only.
- search across the whole network in order to fi nd a different programme.
Press the button “RDS” (B), for more than two seconds in order to activate or deactivate the function.
Note :
- When the function has been activated, the system will remain tuned to one specifi c regional station.
- When the function has been deactivated, the system will select the regional station with the strongest signal.

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TRAFFIC INFORMATION
Your system allows you to receive traffi c information broadcasts even while listening to another audio source.
Press the “TA” button (C).
While a traffi c information message is being broadcast :
- The radio or cassette makes a pause.
Once the message has been broadcast, the system will revert to its original mode.
Note :
- When searching for or automatically pre-setting stations, with the “TA” function active, those stations which offer the traffi c information service will be found or memorised fi rst.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION VOLUME CONTROL
The traffi c information volume operates separately from that of the rest of the system, and can be adjusted independently.
Adjust by turning button (A) while a traffi c information message is being broadcast.
This new volume level is now memorised.

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SELECTING CASSETTE MODE
Playback starts automatically upon insertion of a cassette.
To manually select the cassette mode (if a cassette is already inserted in the player), press button (I).
These operations can also be performed using button (5) on the control at the steering wheel (P).
EJECTING THE CASSETTE
Press buttons (J) and (K) down fully and at the same time to eject the cassette. The audio system will automatically switch to radio mode.
DIRECTION OF PLAYBACK
At the end of a side, the player will automatically switch direction to play the other side of the cassette.
To reverse the direction of play before the end of the cassette, push buttons (J) and (K) down half-way at the same time.
FAST FORWARD AND REWIND
Press either button (J) or button (K) so that it locks down, in order to rewind or fast forward the cassette respectively.
To halt the fast forward or rewind, press the other button.
These operations can also be performed using buttons (2) and (3) on the control at the steering wheel (P).