2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG ignition
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 30 A Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13 40 A Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 A Valvetronic supply (petrol).
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F19 15 A Multifunction engine management supply
(petrol engine), air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).
F20 10 A Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), Turbo pressure regulation electrovalve
(Diesel), engine coolant level sensor (Diesel).
F21 5 A Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
collection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.
Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-).
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of
certain functions according to the level
of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily de-
activates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left
unused for more than one month. Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if minor problems
persist following this operation,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you should yourself reini-
tialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
system.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
Batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
collection point.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.
Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-).
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of
certain functions according to the level
of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily de-
activates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left
unused for more than one month. Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if minor problems
persist following this operation,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you should yourself reini-
tialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
system.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e e n g i n e
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
rupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n t h e b a t t e r y .
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
e q u i p m e n t , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s , d i p p e d
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d p e r i o d o f
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
m a t i c a l l y t h e n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
A t t h e f r o n t , c h e c k t h e s i z e o f t h e w i p e r
b l a d e a s t h e s h o r t e r b l a d e i s fi t t e d t o
the passenger side of the vehicle.
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
Switch on the ignition.
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than 2 seconds. Flashing of the green indicator lamp and a v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e to the CITROËN Emergency team * . a v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e a v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green indicator lamp goes off.
ASSISTANCE CALL
If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network, w e i n v i t e y o u t o h a v e a d e a l e r c h e c k t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e s e s e r v i c e s a n d , i f d e s i r e d , m o d i fi e d t o s u i t y o u r w i s h e s . I n a m u l t i - l i n g u a l c o u n t r y , c o n fi g u r a t i o n i s p o s s i b l e i n t h e o f fi c i a l n a t i o n a l l a n g u a g e o f y o u r c h o i c e .
When the ignition is switched on, the green indicator lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that the system is operating correctly.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
T h e c a n c e l l a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y a v o i c e m e s s a g e .
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A v o i c e m e s s a g e c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c a l l h a s b e e n m a d e * .
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM T h e g r e e n i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o n ( w i t h o u t fl a s h i n g ) w h e n communication is established. It goes off at the end of commun ication.
This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Emergency team which re ceives locating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is no t operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined, t h e c a l l i s d e a l t w i t h d i r e c t l y b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s ( 1 1 2 ) w i t h o u t t h e vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag ECU, and independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made automatically.
I f t h e o r a n g e i n d i c a t o r l a m p fl a s h e s : t h e r e i s a system malfunction.
If the orange indicator lamp is on c o n t i n u o u s l y : t h e b a c k u p b a t t e r y m u s t b e replaced.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN dealer.
* This service is subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.