2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO ignition

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ACCESS
WINDOW MECHANISMS
System which opens or closes a window
manually or automatically. It is fi tted with
a system which provides protection if an
obstacle is detected on the one-touch
models and a deactivation system to
prevent misuse of the rear switches on
all models.

1. Driver’s electric window switch.

2.
Passenger’s electric window switch.

3. Rear right electric window switch.

4. Rear left electric window switch.

5. Disarming of the rear electric
window and door switches. In the event of unwanted opening
of the window on closing (for exam-
ple in the presence of frost):

 press the switch until it opens
completely,

 then pull it immediately until it
closes,

 continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after
the window has closed.

The safety auto-reverse function
is not active during these opera-
tions.
Safety auto-reverse
The one-touch electric windows are
fi tted with a safety auto-reverse func-
tion.
When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
Electric windows

 Press or pull the switch.
The window stops as soon
as the switch is released.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods
of operation:
- manual mode

 Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
- automatic mode

 Press or pull the switch fully.
The window opens or closes
completely when the switch is re-
leased.

 Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window. The electric window switches re-
main operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off or until a front door is
opened.

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ACCESS
Disarming the rear window and door
switches Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of contact during op-
eration of the windows, you must
reverse the movement of the win-
dow. To do this, press the switch
concerned.
When the driver operates the pas-
senger electric window switches, he
must ensure that no one is prevent-
ing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when operat-
ing the windows.
Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you must
reinitialise the operation of the electric
windows:

 release the switch and pull it again
until the window closes completely,

 hold the switch for approximately
one second after closing,

 press the switch to lower the win-
dow automatically.

The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations.

 For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the
rear windows irrespective of their
position.
With the light on, the rear controls are
disarmed.
With the light off, the rear controls are
activated.
When the function is activated, this
warning lamp lights up on the in-
strument panel for a few seconds.
This control also disarms the in-
terior rear door controls (see
"Child safety - § Electronic child
safety").

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VISIBILITY
Model with rear fog lamp only rear fog lamp

 To switch on the fog lamp, turn the
ring C forwards.
When the lights are switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model), the fog
lamp and the dipped headlamps will re-
main on.

 To switch off all of the lights, turn the
ring C rearwards. In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front fog lamps and
the rear fog lamp are prohibited. In
these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamp
when they are no longer necessary.
Lights on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle’s lights, with
the ignition off and in manual lights
mode.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
When the ignition is switched off, all
of the lights switch off automatically.
Model with front and rear fog lamps
front and rear fog lamps

 To switch on the fog lamps, turn the
ring C forwards.

 To switch off the rear fog lamp, turn
the ring C rearwards twice in suc-
cession.
When the lights are switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the fog lamps and the side
lights will remain on.

 Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the fog lamps, the side lights will
then switch off.

C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps.

VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the ve-
hicle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when the
light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime lights *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the dipped beams come on when the
vehicle is started.
* According to country.
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
lit, except on switching to the automatic
switching on of the lights mode or when
the lights are switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer.

VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the ve-
hicle's ignition has been switched off
makes the driver's exit easier when the
light is poor.
Switching on

 With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lever B .

 A second "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime lights *
On vehicles fi tted with daytime lights,
the dipped beams come on when the
vehicle is started.
* According to country.
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation

 Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
Deactivation

 Turn ring A to a position other than

"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message on the multifunc-
tion display.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
lit, except on switching to the automatic
switching on of the lights mode or when
the lights are switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deacti-
vated by a CITROËN dealer.

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VISIBILITY
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 driver
by pushing lever
A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion.
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, linked
with the brightness sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing lever
A downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing 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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VISIBILITY
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 button 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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VISIBILITY
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 loca-
tion 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 approxi-
mately 45 minutes and charges while
you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the power packs.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.