2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD height

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Safety
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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.

Safety
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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.

Practical information
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Fitting roof bars

To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg. If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.

Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.

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275 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems .............................114Accessories................................................187Accessory socket, 12 volt................92, 94, 96Adjusting headlamps ....................................85Adjusting head restraints........................58,60Adjusting seat belt height ............................117Adjusting the steering wheel .........................63Advice on care andmaintenance.............................................145Airbags, curtain ...................................123, 124Airbags, front.......................................121, 124Airbags, lateral....................................123, 124Air conditioning.............................................20Air conditioning, digital............................49,53Air conditioning, manual.........................49,51Air filter........................................................r149Air flow..........................................................20Air vents ........................................................48Anti-lock braking system (ABS)........................................................114Anti-pinch ......................................................69Anti-theft........................................................66Armrest..........................................................58Armrest, rear.................................................r96Ashtray, por table...........................................92Assistance call....................................114, 200Audible warning ..........................................113Audio streaming (Bluetooth)........................................240, 267Audio system..............................255,268,270Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................................79, 82Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................113Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................................86,88Auxiliary sockets.........................241, 262, 264
Battery.................................................149, 179Battery, charging .........................................179Battery, remote control...........................67,68Blinds.............................................................96Bluetooth (hands-free)........................224, 265Bluetooth (telephone)..................................224Bonnet.........................................................143Bonnet stay .................................................143Boot...............................................................74
Boot floor, adjustable ............................99,100Boot lamp..............................................91, 170Bottle holder..................................................r92Brake discs..................................................150Brake lamps................................................168Brake pads..................................................150Brakes.........................................................150Braking assistance system .........................114
Capacit
y, fuel tank ........................................76CD MP3.......................................................261Central locking........................................64, 72Changing a bulb..................................163, 168Changing a fuse..........................................172Changing a wheel ....................................... 156Changing a wiper blade ........................88,182Changing the date.........................................35Changing the remote control battery............67Changing the time.........................................35Checking levels...................................147,148Checking the engine oil level ........................33Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ......151Checks ................................145, 146,149, 150Children ........................................107,110, 111Child seats.................................103, 106-108Child seats, conventional............................106
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Child surveillance mirror...............................r93Cigar lighter...................................................r92Closing the boot ......................................64, 74Closing the doors....................................64,71Connectors, audio...............................262, 264Coolant level...............................................148Cornering lamps...........................................84Courtesy lamps.....................................89,170Courtesy mirror.............................................r93Cruise control..............................................137Cup holder...............................................r92, 96
Deactivating the passenger airbag .............121Deactivating the rear windows......................69Deadlocking ..................................................65Defrosting ......................................................50Dials ..............................................................22Diesel additive level....................................148Dimensions.................................................196Dipped beam.........................................79, 164Dipstick..................................................33, 147Direction indicators.............................113, 168Doors.............................................................71Doors emergency control .............................73
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance)...114,115Eco-driving...................................................20Eco-driving (advice)......................................20Economical driving .......................................20Economy mode ...........................................181Electric window controls...............................69
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276Alphabetical index
G.P.S...........................................................210Gearbox, electronic..................... 127,132,150Gearbox, manual........................ 125, 126, 150Gear efficiency indicator.............................r126Gear lever......................................................20Gear lever,electronic gearbox system...............127,150Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................125Glove box................................................92, 93Guidance .............................................208,215Guide-me-home ............................................82
Hands-free kit......................................224, 265Hazard warning lamps................................113Headlamp adjustment...................................85Head restraints, front....................................58Heating....................................................20, 51Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel............................................63Hill start assist.............................................131Hooks ....................................................99,101Horn.............................................................113
Jack.............................................................156JACK socket ................................241, 262,264
Keeping children safe ..........103,110, 111,121Key in ignition warning..................................66Key with remote control ...................64, 66, 68
Interior fittings ...............................................92ISOFIX......................................................... 110ISOFIX child seats ...............................109-111ISOFIX mountings.......................................109
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Filling with fuel.........................................76-78Fitting a wheel .............................................159Fitting roof bars...........................................186Fittings, boot .................................................99Fittings, front .................................................92Flashing indicators ......................................113Foglamps, rear..............................................r80Fragrance car tridge......................................56
Front foglamps ................................80, 84,166
Front seats ....................................................57Fuel..........................................................20, 77Fuel consumption..........................................20Fuel filler flap...........................................76, 78Fuel gauge....................................................76Fuel tank..................................................76, 78Fusebox, dashboard...................................172Fuses...........................................................172
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Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)...................................................... 114Electronic engine immobiliser.................r66, 68Emergency boot release...............................74Emergency braking system........................115Emergency call...................................114, 200Emergency warning lamps.........................113eMyWay ......................................................201Energy economy mode ...............................181Engine, Diesel ...............................77,146, 194Engine, petrol ................................77, 145,190Engine compartment ........................... 145,146Engine compar tment fusebox.....................172Engine oil level indicator.......................r33,147Engines.......................................190, 192, 194Environment............................................20, 68ESP/ASR.....................................................116
Identification plates.....................................197Indicators, direction ....................................113Inflating accessories (using the kit) ............151Inflating tyres................................................20Inputs for audio system ............... 241,262, 264Instrument panel...........................................22Instrument panel lighting ..............................34Instrument panel screen.......................22,126
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Labels, identification...................................197Lamps, front................................................163Lamps, warning and indicator...........r23, 26, 27LED daytime running lamps..................83,167Level, brake fluid .........................................147Levels and checks................................145-148Lighting, guide-me home........................81, 82Lighting, interior....................................r89,170Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............163,168Lighting control stalk.....................................79Lighting dimmer............................................r34Loading..................................................20, 186Load reduction mode.................................. 180Load space cover..........................................r99
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