2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD ignition

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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.
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1. Steering lock and ignition. 2.
Audio system steering mounted controls. 3.
Wipers / screenwash / trip computer control stalk.4.
Instrument panel. 5.
Driver's airbag.Horn.
6.Gear lever.
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. Open storage compar tment. 8.Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear electric windows and doors deactivation control.9. Passenger's airbag deactivation.10.Manual headlamp height adjustment. 11.
Front side window demisting vent.12.Windscreen demisting vent.


Instruments and controls

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Adjustment
This operates with the ignition on.
From the driver's seat, select the mirror bymoving the control 1, to the left or to the right,
then adjust the mirror in the four directions by moving the control 2.The demisting - defrosting of the mirrors is
linked with that of the rear screen.

Interior rear view mirror


Manual day/night model
1.Selection of the "day" position of the mirror.
2. Mirror adjustment.



Front seat belt
1.
Fastening.2.Height adjustment. 63
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Folding the mirrors
When parking, the mirrors can be folded manually or electrically.
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Sitting comfortably


Automatic day/night model
1.Automatic detection of day/night mode. 2.Mirror adjustment.

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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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Driving safely
Going into engine STOP mode



- gear lever in position A
or M, when you
release the brake pedal,

- or
gear lever in position N
and brake pedal
released, when you change to position Aor AM,
- or when you engage reverse.
Stop & Start

The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
automatically goes into standby with the
6-speed electronic gearbox syste
m:
- at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you
press the brake pedal or when you put thegear lever in position N .



Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically
with a 6-speed electronic gearbox
syste
m:
In some circumstances
STOP mode may not
be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashesfor a few seconds, then goes off. In some circumstances
STA R T m o d e m ay be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.


Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF" button; the warninglamp in the button comes on.


Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition using the key.


The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
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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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Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed.The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine pre-heatingfixed.The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed.The parking brake is applied or not properly released.Release the parking brake to switch off the warninglamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Parking brake" section.
Engine coolanttemperaturefixed blueOn 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.
Stop & Startfixed.When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system has put
the engine into STOP mode.
The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want tomove off.
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ashes for a few seconds, then goesoff. ST
OP mode is temporarily unavailable. or STA R T m o d e i s i n v o ke dautomatically. For more information on special cases with ST
OP mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"section.

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airbag system fixed. 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.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Electric child
lock

temporarily. The electric child lock is activated. 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.