2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO air condition
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FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR
Scented air freshener
T h i s a i r f r e s h e n e r d i f f u s e r d i f f u s e s
t h e f r a g r a n c e t h a t y o u h a v e s e l e c t e d
t h r o u g h o u t t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t
b y m e a n s o f i t s l o c a t i o n i n t h e v e n t i l a -
t i o n s y s t e m .
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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
T h i s s y s t e m a l l o w s y o u t o s e t a d i f f e r e n t
level of comfort for the driver and front
passenger. It then controls this level
a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e l a t i v e t o t h e a m b i e n t
conditions.
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Cruise control/speed limiter
T h e s e t w o f u n c t i o n s c o n t r o l t h e s p e e d
o f t h e v e h i c l e i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e v a l u e
t h a t y o u h a v e p r o g r a m m e d .
105/107
Audio and communication systems
T h e s e s y s t e m s b e n e fi t f r o m t h e l a t e s t
t e c h n o l o g y : M P 3 c o m p a t i b l e a u d i o s y s -
t e m , M y W a y a u d i o a n d n a v i g a t i o n s y s -
t e m , a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t s , e m e r g e n c y o r
assistance call.
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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. S t e e r i n g w h e e l a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l .
2. C r u i s e c o n t r o l / s p e e d l i m i t e r s w i t c h e s .
3. Lighting and direction indicators
c o n t r o l s t a l k .
4. C e n t r a l a d j u s t a b l e a i r v e n t s .
5. S t o r a g e t r a y .
Scented air freshener.
6. S u n s h i n e s e n s o r .
7. P a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g .
8. S i d e a d j u s t a b l e a i r v e n t .
9. G l o v e b o x .
F u s e b o x .
10. Bonnet release.
11. D y n a m i c s t a b i l i t y c o n t r o l ( E S P / A S R )
b u t t o n .
P a r k i n g s e n s o r s b u t t o n .
C e n t r a l l o c k i n g b u t t o n .
H a z a r d w a r n i n g l a m p s b u t t o n .
12. Heating/air conditioning controls.
13. A u d i o e q u i p m e n t .
14. E m e r g e n c y o r a s s i s t a n c e c a l l .
15. 1 2 V s o c k e t ( 1 0 0 W m a x ) .
16. U S B p o r t / a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t .
17. C u p h o l d e r .
18. P a r k i n g b r a k e .
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FAMILIARISATION
Digital air conditioning: w e r e c o m m e n d u s e o f t h e f u l l y a u t o m a t i c m o d e b y p r e s s i n g t h e "AUTO" b u t t o n , a f t e r s e l e c t i n g t h e
desired level of comfort. VENTILATION
Recommended interior settings
I require...
Heating or Manual Air Conditioning
Air distribution A i r fl o w
Air recirculation/
Intake of outside air
Temperature Manual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
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MONITORING
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Front
foglamps fi x e d . The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to swit
ch
off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d . The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake fi x e d . The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warnin
g
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refe r to
the "Driving" section.
Engine
coolant
temperature fi x e d b l u e . On starting the engine, it
indicates that the engine is
cold. After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to
indicate that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too
hard until the warning lamp has switched off.
Passenger’s
airbag
system fi x e d . The control switch, located
at the driver’s end of the
dashboard, is in the
"
ON
"
position.
The passenger’s front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the
"
OFF
" position to
deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child
seat.
The passenger’s airbag system is automatically
put into service on starting the vehicle ( "
ON
" posi-
tion).
Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is ac-
tivated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating the
function and every time the ignition is switched on
.
For more information, refer to the "Child safety"
section.
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COMFORT
VENTILATION
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle's
passenger compartment. Air flow paths
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
compartment combining several air
vents.
T h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l e n a b l e s y o u t o
increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation fan.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger com-
p a r t m e n t i s fi l t e r e d a n d o r i g i n a t e s e i t h e r
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 cen-
tre console. Depending on the model,
the functions offered are:
- the level of comfort required,
- a i r fl o w ,
- air distribution,
- demisting and defrosting,
- manual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting or defrosting
vents.
2. Front side window demisting or de-
frosting vents.
3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air 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 g uidelines on opera-
tion and maintenance below:
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
p a r k e d i n t h e s u n f o r a c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e , fi r s t v e n t i l a t e t h e p a s s e n g e r
compartment for a few minutes.
P l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l a t a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l t o p r o v i d e a n a d e q u a t e r e -
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 dashboard (behind the
instrument panel); this is used for regulation of t he air conditioning system.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.
E n s u r e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r i s i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n a n d
h a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y ( r e f e r t o t h e " C h e c k s " s e c t i o n ) .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f a c o m b i n e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . T h a n k s
t o i t s s e c o n d s p e c i a l a c t i v e fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n o f t h e a i r
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of th e passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours an d greasy deposits).
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, 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 saves engine power and so improves 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 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Turn the dial from posi-
tion 1 to position 5 to obtain
a c o m f o r t a b l e a i r fl o w .
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your re-
quirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1 . T e m p e r a t u r e a d j u s t m e n t
The heating/ventilation or air condition ing
systems can only operate with the engine
running.
I f y o u p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l
in position 0 (deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no
longer maintained at a comfort-
able level. However, a slight
fl o w o f a i r , d u e t o t h e m o v e m e n t
of the vehicle, can still be felt.
3 . A i r d i s t r i b u t i o n a d j u s t m e n t
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
The control button is
located on the heat-
ing or air conditioning
system control panel.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST/DEFROST
Switch off the demist/defrost of the
rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as you consider this possible
as lower current consumption re-
sults in reduced fuel consumption.
Switching on
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door mir-
rors. The indicator lamp associated
with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demist/defrost switches off auto-
matically to prevent an excessive con-
sumption of current.
It is possible to stop the demist/
defrost operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off.
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COMFORT 2 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Turn the dial from posi-
tion 1 to position 5 to obtain
a c o m f o r t a b l e a i r fl o w .
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your re-
quirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1 . T e m p e r a t u r e a d j u s t m e n t
The heating/ventilation or air condition ing
systems can only operate with the engine
running.
I f y o u p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l
in position 0 (deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no
longer maintained at a comfort-
able level. However, a slight
fl o w o f a i r , d u e t o t h e m o v e m e n t
of the vehicle, can still be felt.
3 . A i r d i s t r i b u t i o n a d j u s t m e n t
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
The control button is
located on the heat-
ing or air conditioning
system control panel.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST/DEFROST
Switch off the demist/defrost of the
rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as you consider this possible
as lower current consumption re-
sults in reduced fuel consumption.
Switching on
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door mir-
rors. The indicator lamp associated
with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demist/defrost switches off auto-
matically to prevent an excessive con-
sumption of current.
It is possible to stop the demist/
defrost operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off.