2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS
TRIP COMPUTER

 Press the button, located at the end
of the wipers stalk , to display the
various items of trip computer data
in succession. The trip computer data is the following:
System which provides current infor-
mation concerning the route travelled
(range, consumption...).

 Press the control for more than
two seconds to reset the distance
travelled, the average consumption
and the average speed to zero.
Monochrome display A
Zero reset
Data displays - the range,
- the current consumption,
- the distance travelled,
- the average consumption,
- the average speed.
 The next press then returns you to
the normal display.

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS
- the current information tab with:

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS
A few definitions…
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi lling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the
range is recalculated and is displayed
when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer. This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h).
This fi gure may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi cant
change in the current consumption. Range
(km or miles)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled
with the fuel remaining in the tank in rela-
tion to the average consumption over the
last few miles (kilometres) travelled. Current consumption
(l/100 km or km/l or mpg)
This is the average quantity of
fuel consumed during the last
few seconds.
Average consumption
(l/100 km or km/l or mpg)
This is the average quantity
of fuel consumed since the
last trip computer zero reset. Average speed
(km/h or mph)
This is the average speed
calculated since the last trip
computer zero reset (ignition
on).
Distance travelled
(km or miles)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip
computer zero reset. Distance remaining to
destination
(km or miles)
This is the distance remaining
to be travelled to the fi nal destination. It
is either calculated instantly by the navi-
gation system, if guidance is activated,
or entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.

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COMFORT
VENTILATION
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle’s
passenger compartment. Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger com-
partment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage 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 com-
partment combining several air vents.
The air fl ow control enables you to
increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation blower.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger com-
partment is fi ltered 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:
- the level of comfort required,
- the air fl ow,
- the air distribution,
- the de-icing and demisting,
- the manual or automatic air condi- tioning controls.
Air diffusion

1. Windscreen de-icing or demisting
vents.

2. Front side window de-icing or
demisting vents.

3. Side adjustable and closing vents.

4. Central adjustable and closing vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

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COMFORT The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and main-
tenance rules below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, do not hesitate t o ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate re-
newal of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger
compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the fascia (beh ind the instru-
ment panel); this is used for regulation of the air conditio ning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).

We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter. Thanks
to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the pu rifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenge r compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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COMFORT
2. Air fl ow adjustment
 Turn the dial from position

1 to position 5 to obtain a
comfortable air fl ow.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.

 Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your re-
quirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1. Temperature adjustment
The air distribution can be
adapted by placing the dial in
an intermediate position.
The heating/ventilation or air condition-
ing systems can only operate with the
engine running. 4. Air intake/Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents misting
of the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air insulates
the passenger compartment from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
the air quality and avoid misting.

 If you place the air fl ow control
in position 0 (deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no
longer maintained at a comfort-
able level. However, a slight
fl ow of air, due to the movement
of the vehicle, can still be felt.
3. Air distribution adjustment
 Press the button to recir-
culate the interior air. The
indicator light comes on to
confi rm this.

 Press the button again to permit the
intake of exterior air. The indicator
light switches off to confi rm this.
HEATING/VENTILATION
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING

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De-icing - Demisting
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind-
screen and side windows:

 place the air intake control 4 in the
"Exterior air intake" position,

 place the air distribution dial 3 in the
"Windscreen" position,

 place the temperature 1 and air fl ow

2 dials at maximum,

 close the central vents, The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
REAR SCREEN DE-ICING

 Switch off the de-icing of the
rear screen and exterior mir-
rors as soon as you consider
this necessary as lower current
consumption results in reduced
fuel consumption.
Switching on
The rear screen de-icing can only oper-
ate when the engine is running.

 Press this button to de-ice the rear
screen and the exterior mirrors. The
indicator light associated with the
button comes on.
Switching off
The de-icing switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.

 It is possible to stop the de-icing
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator light associated
with the button switches off.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the
demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
Switching on

 Press the "A/C" button, the associa-
ted indicator light comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate
when the air fl ow adjustment control
2 is in position "0".
Switching off

 Press the "A/C" button again, the
associated indicator light switches off.

 above 0 °C, switch on the air condi-
tioning by pressing the "A/C" button .
The air conditioning is designed
to operate effectively in all sea-
sons, with the windows closed.

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De-icing - Demisting
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind-
screen and side windows:

 place the air intake control 4 in the
"Exterior air intake" position,

 place the air distribution dial 3 in the
"Windscreen" position,

 place the temperature 1 and air fl ow

2 dials at maximum,

 close the central vents, The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
REAR SCREEN DE-ICING

 Switch off the de-icing of the
rear screen and exterior mir-
rors as soon as you consider
this necessary as lower current
consumption results in reduced
fuel consumption.
Switching on
The rear screen de-icing can only oper-
ate when the engine is running.

 Press this button to de-ice the rear
screen and the exterior mirrors. The
indicator light associated with the
button comes on.
Switching off
The de-icing switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.

 It is possible to stop the de-icing
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator light associated
with the button switches off.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the
demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
Switching on

 Press the "A/C" button, the associa-
ted indicator light comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate
when the air fl ow adjustment control
2 is in position "0".
Switching off

 Press the "A/C" button again, the
associated indicator light switches off.

 above 0 °C, switch on the air condi-
tioning by pressing the "A/C" button .
The air conditioning is designed
to operate effectively in all sea-
sons, with the windows closed.