2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD Owner's Manual

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Adjustment
)Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.




Manual day/night model

Da
y / night position
)Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. )Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.






Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...








Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.) Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.


As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.

Unlocking the vehicle
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.

Unlocking using the key
)
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately twoseconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time.
Unlocking using the remote control
Locking the vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.



Locking using the key
)
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.


Locking using the remotecontrol

If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not takeplace.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after thir ty secondsunless a door or the boot is open.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Lockin
g is confirmed by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for approximately twoseconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.

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Deadlocking using the
remote controlDeadlockin
g using the key
) Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.)
Turn the key to the left again within fiveseconds to deadlock the vehicle.
)
Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.) Press the closed padlock again
within five seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.Deadlocking renders the exterior and interior door controls inoperative. It also deactivates the manual central control button. Therefore, never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

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Locating your vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.


Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to the mechanism.

Ignition switch



- Position 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting


Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine starts, release the key. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts. Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).)
Press the closed padlock immediately for afew seconds.)
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. I
f the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of
this warnin
g lamp, an audible
signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.

Key reminder


Switching the vehicle off
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you toposition 1 (Stop)
. )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )
Slide the flat battery out of its location.)
Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. ) Clip the casing.)
Reinitialise the remote control.


Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

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Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by theemergency services more difficult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag deployment. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Window controls System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with anti-pinch protection if an obstacle is detected on the one-touchmodels and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.Driver's electric window.2. Passenger's electric window.3.Rear right electric window.4.Rear left electric window.5.Deactivating the rear electric windowand door controls.
Electric windows
)Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as theswitch is released.

One-touch electric
windows
There are two methodsof operation:
-manual mode)Press or pull the switch gently. The
window stops as soon as the switch is released.

- automatic mode)Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the switch is released.)Pressing the switch again stops themovement of the window.

The electric window switches remainoperational for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff or until a front door is opened.

The electric window switchesremain operational for approximately45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.

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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and door controls
)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
When the
function is activated,
this warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel for a few seconds.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Child safety -Electric child lock" section).
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse the movement of the window. To do this,press the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window switches, they mustensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windowscorrectly.
Be aware of children when operating the windows.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch electric windows are fitted with a safety anti-pinch function.When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.

In the event of unwanted opening of thewindow on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )press the switch until it opens completely, )then pull it immediately until itcloses,)continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.

In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise
the o
peration of the electric windows: )release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely, )hold the switch for approximately onesecond after closing,
)press the switch to lower the window automatically. The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. Always remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a shor t time.