2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle’s various front and rear
wipers are designed to improve the
driver’s visibility progressively in rela-
tion to the climatic conditions. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly
by the driver by means of the lever
A
and the ring B .
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then single
wipe (see following
page).
park,
single wipe (press downwards),
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available according to the fol-
lowing options:
- automatic wiping for the windscreen
wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection lever:
or

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Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the wind-
screen wipers, operate for a specifi ed
time.

B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated
via the multifunction display confi gura-
tion menu.
This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper
If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier,
deactivate the automatic rear wiper
via the multifunction display con-
fi guration menu.
Wiping zone
The curved shape of the rear screen
results in a smaller wiping zone.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the interior mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the dri-
ver by pushing lever
A to the "AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning
or replacement without damaging the
bonnet.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, lin-
ked with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the winds-
creen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the automa-
tic wiping. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute, by
pushing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and retur-
ning it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in inter-
mittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.

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COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights

3. Rear courtesy light Front and rear courtesy lights
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, appro- ximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking but- ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
They come on at the same time as the
courtesy lights.

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Different lighting times are available:
- when the ignition is off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed. Torch
This is a removable light, incorporated
in the boot wall, which can be used to
light the boot or as a torch.
BOOT LIGHTING Use

 Extract the torch from its location by
pulling it from the front.

 Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.

 Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.
Storing

 Put the torch back in place in its
location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has an operating autonomy of
approximately 45 minutes and charges
while you are driving.

Observe the polarities when fi tting
the power packs.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.

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FRONT INTERIOR LAYOUT

1. Sun visor.

2. Child surveillance mirror.

3. Grab handle with coat hook.

4. Upper storage box.
Scented air freshener adjustment.

5. Storage compartments.

6. Air-conditioned glove box
with lighting.

7. Storage pockets.

8. Open storage compartment
at side of passenger seat.

9. Card-holder.

10. Lighter
12 volt socket (100 W max).

11. USB socket/Jack socket.

12. Bottle-holder.

13. Portable ashtray.

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CHILD MIRROR SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sun-
light from the front or the side.
The sun visors are fi tted with a courtesy
mirror, with concealing fl ap for the driver
and a ticket/card holder.
GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook, etc.

 To open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
The light comes on when the lid is
opened.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air conditioning,
an air vent A is located in the glove box.
This can be opened or closed, distributing
the same conditioned air as the vents in
the passenger compartment.
A child monitoring mirror is installed
above the interior rear view mirror. This
allows you to monitor the vehicle’s rear
passengers, or it can facilitate conver-
sation between the front and rear pas-
sengers without the need to move the
rear view mirror. It can be folded away
to eliminate dazzle.

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STORAGE DRAWER
It is located under the front passenger
seat.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
This can either be used as a lighter, or a
12 V accessories socket:

 To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.

 To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 100 Watts), remove the lighter
and connect a suitable adaptor.
REMOVABLE ASHTRAY

 Pull the cover to open the ashtray.

 To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
Opening

 Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Do not place heavy objects in the
drawers.
If you are using the lighter, there is
a 12 V accessory socket located
behind the central console.