2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD ESP

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After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your exit from
the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
ASR and ESP systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability o
f the vehicle within the
limits of the laws of physics.

Panoramic glass sunroof

This roof provides incomparable visibility and light in the passenger compartment.
Rear parking sensors / reversing camera
These two systems warn you if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle
when reversing.
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily into standby
during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc....). The
engine restar ts automatically as soon as you want to move
off. The Stop & Start systemreduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and thenoise level when stationary.
Exterior
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1. Steering wheel adjustment control. 2.Cruise control / speed limiter switches.3.Lighting and direction indicator controlstalk.4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5. Storage tray.
Scented air freshener.
6.Sunshine sensor.
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. Passenger's airbag.8.Side adjustable air vent.9.
Glove box.
Fusebox.10.Bonnet release. 11. Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) switch.
Parking sensors switch.
Central locking switch.
Hazard warning lamps switch.
Electric child lock switch.
Stop & Star t switch.
12. Heating / air conditioning controls.13.Audio system. 14 .Emergency or assistance call. 15.12 V socket (100 W max).16.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.17.Cup holder. 18.Parking brake.

Instruments and controls

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Lighting

Ring A


Ring B
Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance; the corresponding directionindicators will flash for as long as the stalkremains in this position.
Direction indicators


Switching to "AUTO"
)Press the stalk down and release it.


Ring B: rear wiper
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ghting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
Rear
foglamp.

or
Front and rear
foglamps. P
ark.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wi
pe.

Stalk A: windscreen wipers


Wipers


Switching off "AUTO"
)Push the stalk up and return it to position "0".
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"Motorway" function
Push the lighting stalk up or down, withoutpassing the point of resistance; thecorresponding direction indicators will flash
three times.
This function can be used at any speed, but it is par ticularly useful when changing lane on high-speed roads.

Seeing clearly
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Tr a n s l u c e n t d igital
instrument panel


Switch panels

If the levels are not correct, top up the levels
which are low.A.With the ignition on, the level of fuelremaining is displayed in the digitalinstrument panel.B.With the ignition on, the oil level indicator should display "OIL OK"for a few seconds. Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the
status of the corresponding function.A.Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system. With the i
gnition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these warning lampsshould go off almost immediately, with theexception of warning lamp C
(passenger'sfront airbag activated) which goes off after
approximately one minute.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
relevant page.

Warning lamps

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B. Deactivation of the rear parking sensors.
C.
Central locking.
D.Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.

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Indicator and warning lamps


Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds
when the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Certain warning lamps may come onin one of two different modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the operating status of the vehicle can itbe ascertained whether the situation isnormal or whether a fault has occurred.

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand directionindicator
flashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicatorr

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations



Passenger's airbag systemfixed.The control switch, located at the
driver's end of the dashboard, is set
to the "OFF"position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat.
Set the control switch to the "ON"
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit achild seat in the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASRfixed.The button, located in the middle
of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation.Pr
ess the button to activate the ESP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosis system
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fix
ed. The emission control system has a
f
ault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not
go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+ fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABS
warning lamp.Th
e 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 or a qualified
workshop.

Multifunction screens
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Display settings
Once the "Display settings" menu has been selected,you can gain access to the following settings:



- year,

- month,

- day,

- hour,

- minutes,

-
12 or 24 hour mode.


Setting the date and time
)Press the MENUbutton. )Select "Display adjust" using the "
" or ""
button.)Press OK
to confirm the selection.)Select the "Year" function using the " " or
"
" button.)Press OK
to confirm the selection.)Define the desired value, using the " " or
" " buttons. )Press OK
to confirm the selection.)Repeat the procedure for the "Month",
"Day", "Hours", and "Minutes" functions.
) Once you have selected a setting, press
the "  " or " 
" buttons to change its value.
)
Press the "  " or " " buttons to switch
respectively to the previous or next setting.) Press the "OK"
button to record the change and return to the normal display or
press the "Back"button to cancel.
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been selected, you can star t diagnostics of the status of the equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Vehicle confi guration
Once the "Vehicle Configuration" menu hasbeen selected, you can activate or deactivate
the following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the"Visibility" section),
- "guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the "Visibility" section).