2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Your vehicle is approved in conformance
with the new ISOFIX regulations .
The seats represented below, are fi tted
with regulation ISOFIX mountings. There are 3 rings for each seat:
- 2 rings
A , located between the
backrest and the seat cushion, with
a sticker,
- a ring B , located in the roof, with the

TOP TETHER logo, for the fi xing of
the top belt.

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This ISOFIX mounting system guaran-
tees reliable, safe and fast fi tting of the
child seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with
two locks which are secured easily on
these rings.
Some also have a top belt which can
be attached to ring B .
To attach this belt, raise the head re-
straint of the seat, then pass the buckle
between the rods. Then fi x the buckle
on ring B , then tension the top belt.
If a child is not installed in a vehicle cor-
rectly, the child's protection in the event
of a collision will be compromised.
To know which ISOFIX child seats can
be installed in your vehicle, see the
table summarising the installation of
ISOFIX child seats.
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fi tt ed with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle se at using the
three point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat given in the seat
manufacturer’s installation guide. ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed in the forwards-facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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This ISOFIX mounting system guaran-
tees reliable, safe and fast fi tting of the
child seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with
two locks which are secured easily on
these rings.
Some also have a top belt which can
be attached to ring B .
To attach this belt, raise the head re-
straint of the seat, then pass the buckle
between the rods. Then fi x the buckle
on ring B , then tension the top belt.
If a child is not installed in a vehicle cor-
rectly, the child's protection in the event
of a collision will be compromised.
To know which ISOFIX child seats can
be installed in your vehicle, see the
table summarising the installation of
ISOFIX child seats.
This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fi tt ed with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle se at using the
three point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat given in the seat
manufacturer’s installation guide. ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed in the forwards-facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B , referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE LOCATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
In accordance with European Regulations (ECE 16), this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats
in the vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, th e ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G ,
is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofi x U niversal seat, " F orwards-facing" secured using the top belt.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofi x S emi- U niversal seat either:
- "rearwards-facing" fi tted with a top belt or a support,
- "forwards-facing" fi tted with a support,
- a shell seat fi tted with an upper strap or a support.
For advice on securing of the top belt, refer to the paragra ph "Isofi x mountings".
* The ISOFIX infant car seat (shell seat), secured on the l ower rings of a vehicle ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.


Weight of the child /indicative age

Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Up to approx. 6 months
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From approx. 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat Shell "
rearwards-
facing" "
rearwards-
facing" "
forwards-
facing"

ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1

ISOFIX universal and
semi-universal child seats
which can be installed on the rear side seats
IL-SU * IL-SU IL-SU
IUF
IL-SU

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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.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of
the rear passengers.
MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.

 Turn the red control one quarter of
a turn to the right using the ignition
key.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Control system to prevent opening of
the rear doors using their interior con-
trols and use of the rear electric win-
dows.
The control is located on the driver's
door, with the electric window controls.

 Press button A .
The indicator light on button A comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
This indicator light remains on until the
child lock is deactivated.
Locking
Unlocking

 Turn the red control one quarter of
a turn to the left using the ignition
key. Activation
Deactivation

 Press button A again.
The indicator light on button A switches
off, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display.
This indicator light remains off until the
child lock is activated.
Any other status of the indicator
light indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
The activation of the function
is confi rmed by the temporary
lighting of this warning light in
the LCD digital display.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of direc-
tion of the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

 Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.

 Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lights if
you are the last in the queue.

 Press button A , the direction indica-
tors fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depen-
ding on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lights come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road us-
ers to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times. A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or
accident.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- the emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle when braking, in particular on poor
or slippery surfaces.
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releasing
the pressure. When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multi-function display, it indicates
a malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
If this warning light comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lights, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic
brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, ena-
bles you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal. Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer. When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Disarming
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASR and ESP
systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
 Press the "ESP OFF" button, locat-
ed in the centre of the fascia.
If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel and the in-
dicator light on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR
and ESP systems are disarmed.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually. Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multi-
function display, this indicates a
malfunction of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning light on the instru-
ment panel.