2009.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG light

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VISIBILITY In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Linked with the "Guide-me-home"
lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
multifunction screen confi guration
menu),
- selection of the duration of main- taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for

monochrome
screen
A where this
is preset).
Operating fault In the event of a malfunction
of the brightness sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. Less than 5 people.

1. 5 people.

-. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.

2 - 3. Driver + maximum authorised
load.

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COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

3. Rear courtesy lamp Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch. In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlim- ited.
In this position, the courtesy
lamp 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
These lamps come on at the same time
as the courtesy lamps.

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Different lighting times are avail-
able:
- when the ignition is off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately 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 lamp, incorporated
in the boot wall, which can be used to
illuminate the boot or as a torch.
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 lo-
cation 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 a battery life 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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FITTINGS
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 and a ticket
holder.
GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of wa-
ter, the vehicle's handbook, etc.

 To open the glove box, pull the han-
dle towards you.
It is illuminated when the lid is open.
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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FITTINGS
Lift the catch to release the table and
unfold it.
Aircraft style tables
Reading lamps are built into the back of
the front seats, behind the tables. With
the ignition on, they light up the top of
the table without inconveniencing other
passengers.
They are only accessible if the table is
unfolded.

 Press the button to switch the lamp
on or off.
Individual reading lamps
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event
of sharp braking or impact.
As a safety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will
fold downwards. Side blinds
Blinds are available for the side win-
dows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab
to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab.

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FITTINGS
Lift the catch to release the table and
unfold it.
Aircraft style tables
Reading lamps are built into the back of
the front seats, behind the tables. With
the ignition on, they light up the top of
the table without inconveniencing other
passengers.
They are only accessible if the table is
unfolded.

 Press the button to switch the lamp
on or off.
Individual reading lamps
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event
of sharp braking or impact.
As a safety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will
fold downwards. Side blinds
Blinds are available for the side win-
dows.
Pull the side blind longways by the tab
to use it.
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab.

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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.

 Insert the ignition key in the red con-
trol.

 Turn in the direction indicated by the
arrow marked on the door.
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 lamp on button A comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is deactivated.
Locking
Unlocking

 Insert the ignition key in the red
control.

 Turn in the opposition direction to
the arrow marked on the door. Activation
Deactivation

 Press button A again.
The indicator lamp on button A switches
off, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the
child lock is activated.
Any other status of the indicator
lamp 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 lamp in
the transluscent digital screen.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction indi-
cators to signal a change of direction 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 lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
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.