2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD Owner's Manual

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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 the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A
to G
, is indicated on the childseat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an Isofix U
niversal seat, "F
orwards-facing" secured using the top belt.IL- SU:seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat either:


- "rearwards-facing" fitted with a top belt or a stay,

- "forwards-facing" fitted with a stay,

- a shell seat fitted with an upper strap or a stay.
For advice on securing the top tether belt, refer to the "Isofix mountings" section.

*
The IS
OFIX infant car seat (shell seat), secured on the lower 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 seatShell"rearwards-facing""rearwards-facing""forwards-facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsIL-SU*IL-SUIL-SUIUF
IL-SU

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Electric child lock


Switching on
)
Press button A
.
The indicator lamp in button Acomes on, accompaniedAby a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the childlock is switched off.


Switching off
)
Press button A
again.
The indicator lamp in button A
goes off,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child
lock is switched on. Switchin
g the child lock on isconfirmed by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp in
the translucent instrument panel.

Any other status of the indicator lampindicates a fault with the electric child lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

This system is independent and in nocircumstances does it take the place of the central locking control. Check the status of the child lock eachtime 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 switched off automatically to permit the exit of therear passengers.
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, or on the
dashboard switch panel, if
your vehicle is fitted
with m
anual rear windows.

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Direction indicators






Hazard warning lamps
)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. ) You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.










Horn
)
Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
Audible warning to aler t other road users to an
imminent danger.

"Motorway" function

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times. A visual warnin
g by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, 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.

If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above40 mph (60 km/h).

Use the horn moderately and only in thefollowing cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- when approaching an area wherethere is no visibility.

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Braking assistance systems


Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability andmanoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.

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.








Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.

When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing thepressure. Group of supplementar
y systems which help you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, itindicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which could result in loss of control of the vehiclewhen braking.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brakepedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When braking in an emergency, pressfirmly without releasing the pressure.



When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
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, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument 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 automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
react
ivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y 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-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of thesesystems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electroniccomponents and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamp Fastenin
g
) Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in thebuckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.



Height adjustment
)
To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A
and slide it downwards.)
To raise the attachment point, slide thecontrol A
upwards.
When the ignition is switched on, this warning lamp comes on, either on theinstrument panel or on the seat belt andpassenger's front airbag warning lamp
display, if the driver and/or the frontpassenger has not fastened 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 fitted with apretensioning and force limiting system.
This s
ystem improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly 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 occupant, so
improving their protection.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this warninglamp flashes 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.

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Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamp display
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.


Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
iner tia 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 Ato its maximum height.



Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle. )
Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

The correspondin
g 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 isnot fastened or is unfastened.



Seat belt unfastened warninglamp

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 approximatel
y 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the one or more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.