2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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This ISOFIX mounting system provides
reliable, safe and fast fi tting of the child
seat in your vehicle.

ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with two
latches which are secured easily on
these rings A .
Some also have a top tether 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 tether
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 ta-
ble of seating positions for ISOFIX child
seats.
The rear seats must be in the fully back
position to install ISOFIX 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 manu-
facturer'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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TABLE OF SEATING POSITIONS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in t he
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 stay,
- "forwards-facing" fi tted with a stay,
- a shell seat fi tted with an upper strap or a stay.
For advice on securing the top tether belt, refer to the "Iso fi x mountings" section.
* 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
outer
rear
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.

 Insert the ignition key in the red
control.

 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 controls and
use of the rear electric windows.
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 in 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 in button A goes off,
accompanied by a message in the mul-
tifunction 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 illu-
mination of this warning lamp in
the translucent digital instrument
panel.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
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).
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 steer-
ing 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 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.

 Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.

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

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- 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 lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen, 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 lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic 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, en-
ables 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 either case, contact a CITROËN
dealer. When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated
CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and tele-
matics" section.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer excep-
tional 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.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehi-
cle which is bogged down, stuck in snow,
on soft ground...), it may be advisable to
deactivate 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 dashboard. If this warning lamp comes on in the instru-
ment panel and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indicates that the
ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
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 lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a CITROËN dealer.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing 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, within
the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and electronic stability programme (ESP)
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel.
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.

Height adjustment
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
 To lower the attachment point,
squeeze the control A and slide it
downwards.

 To raise the attachment point, slide
the control A upwards.
When the ignition is switched
on, this warning lamp comes on,
either on the instrument panel or
on the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamp display, if the
driver and/or the front passenger has not
fastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp fl ashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal. Once
these two minutes have elapsed, this
warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fastens their
seat belt.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it rolls up. SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side im-
pact. Depending on the severity of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belts against
the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the occu-
pant, so improving their protection.

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1. Front and/or rear seat belts not
fastened/unfastened warning lamp.

2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.

3. Front right seat belt warning lamp.

4. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

5. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp display
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point inertia reel seat belt with
force limiter (with the exception of the
rear centre seat).
Locking
When the rear side side belts are not being
used, you can lock them in place. To do so:

 Raise the grip A to its maximum
height.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
display
When the ignition is switched on, the corre-
sponding warning lamps 4 , 5 and 6 come
on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if
the seat belt is not fastened.
When the engine is running or the vehicle
is moving, the corresponding warning
lamp 4 , 5 or 6 comes on in red, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen, if a rear pas-
senger has unfastened their seat belt.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.

 Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.
The corresponding warning lamp 2 or 3
comes on in red on the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamp
display if the seat belt is not fastened or
is unfastened. Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
This warning lamp comes on, either
on the instrument panel or on the
seat belt and passenger's front airbag
warning lamp display, when one or
more rear passengers unfasten their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp fl ashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of in-
creasing volume. Once these two minutes
have elapsed, this warning lamp remains
on until the one or more rear passengers
fasten their seat belt.