2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO ignition
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FAMILIARISATION EXTERIOR
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the head-
l a m p s r e m a i n o n b r i e fl y t o m a k e y o u r e x i t
from the vehicle easier when the light is
poor.
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ASR and ESP systems
T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e l i n k e d t o a s s u r e t h e
d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e w i t h i n
t h e l i m i t s o f t h e l a w s o f p h y s i c s .
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T h i s r o o f p r o v i d e s i n c o m p a r a b l e v i s i b i l i t y
and light in the passenger compartment.
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Rear parking sensors
T h i s s y s t e m w a r n s y o u i f a n o b s t a c l e i s
detected behind the vehicle when re-
versing.
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FAMILIARISATION SITTING COMFORTABLY
Door mirror adjustment
This operates with the ignition on.
From the driver’s seat, select the mirror
b y m o v i n g t h e c o n t r o l 1 , to the left or to
t h e r i g h t , t h e n a d j u s t t h e m i r r o r i n t h e
f o u r d i r e c t i o n s b y m o v i n g t h e c o n t r o l 2 .
The demisting - defrosting of the mirrors
i s l i n k e d w i t h t h a t o f t h e r e a r s c r e e n . Rear view mirror adjustment
1. S e l e c t i o n o f t h e " d a y " p o s i t i o n o f t h e
mirror.
2. M i r r o r a d j u s t m e n t . Front seat belt
1. Fastening.
2. H e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t .
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Folding the mirrors
W h e n p a r k i n g , t h e m i r r o r s c a n b e f o l d e d
m a n u a l l y o r e l e c t r i c a l l y .
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MONITORING
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operat
ion (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied b y an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
T h e w a r n i n g l a m p s m a y c o m e o n c o n t i n u o u s l y ( fi x e d ) o r fl a s h .
Operation indicator lamps
I f o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i n d i c a t o r l a m p s c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
system has come into operation.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds wh
en the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lam ps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp concerned.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r fl a s h i n g w i t h
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator fl a s h i n g w i t h
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
up.
Sidelamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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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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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the switching on of one of the fol-lowing warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated message on the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
STOP fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the screen.
It is associated with the braking system, the power steering,
the engine oil pressure or the
engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer.
Service temporarily,
accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen. A minor fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- engine oil level,
- screenwash level,
- remote control battery,
- state of the bulbs,
- s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e
s e l ) .
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fi x e d , a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction screen. A major fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Braking fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP warning lamp. T h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m fl u i d
level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
+ fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi x e d r e d .
The temperature of the cool-
ing system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure fi x e d . There is a fault with the en-
gine lubrication system. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery
charge fi x e d . The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut alter-
nator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN deale
r.
Door(s) open fi x e d i f t h e
speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fi x e d a n d
accompanied
by an audible signal if the speed is
above 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Airbags temporarily.
This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then switches off. This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
fi x e d . One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Front seat belt
not fastened/ unfastened fi x e d t h e n
fl a s h i n g
accompanied by an
increasing
audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl e.
Rear seat belt
not fastened/ unfastened fi x e d t h e n
fl a s h i n g
accompanied
by an audible signal.
One or more rear passengers have unfastened their seat
belt.
Power
steering fi x e d . The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero
reset. It is determined by two param-
eters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last ser- vice.
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner goes off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances. Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its nor-
mal operation. The spanner remains on
to indicate that a service must be carried
out soon.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) and
1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain before
the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising the
service operations comes on. The distance
recorder display line indicates the distance
remaining before the next service is due.
Example: 1 739 miles (2 800 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser-
vice information appears on the display.