2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO headlamp
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Model with rear foglamp only
Rear foglamp
)
To switch on the foglamp, turn the
ring C
forwards.
When the lighting is switched off au-
tomatically (with AUTO model), the
foglamp and the dipped beam head-
lamps will remain on.
)
To switch off all of the lighting, turn
the ring C
rearwards.
In good or rainy weather, by
both day and night, the front fo-
glamps and the rear foglamp are
prohibited. In these situations,
the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the
front foglamps and the rear fo-
glamp when they are no longer
necessary.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched
off, all of the lamps switch off
automatically, unless guide-me-
home lighting is activated.
If the lighting is switched on
manually after switching off the
ignition, there is an audible sig-
nal when a front door is opened
to warn the driver that they have
forgotten to switch off the vehi-
cle's lighting, with the ignition
off.
Model with front foglamps and a
rear foglamp Front and rear foglamps
Rotate and release the ring C
:
)
forwards a fi rst time to switch on the
front foglamps,
)
forwards a second time to switch on
the rear foglamp,
)
rearwards a fi rst time to switch off
the rear foglamp,
)
rearwards a second time to switch
of the front fog lamps.
C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps. When the lighting is switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
will remain on.
)
Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the foglamps, the sidelamps will
then switch off.
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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the dipped beams come on
when the vehicle is started.
*
According to country. This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the multifunc-
tion screen.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are not
illuminated, except on switching to the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lighting is switched on manually.
This function can be activated/deactivat-
ed by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. In some weather conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after
the lamps have been on for a
few minutes.
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In fog or snow, the sunshine
sensor may detect suffi cient
light. Therefore, the lamps will
not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides the guide-
me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
- automatic activation of guide-me-
home lighting when automatic illu-
mination of headlamps is switched
on (in the vehicle parameters of the
multifunction screen confi guration
menu),
- selection of the duration of main-
taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle param-
eters of the multifunction screen
confi guration menu (except for
monochrome screen A
where this
is preset).
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction
of the sunshine sensor, the
lamps come on, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears in the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0"
. To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing the load in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.
Less than 5 people.
1.
5 people.
-.
5 people + maximum authorised load.
2 - 3.
Driver + maximum authorised load.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb.
1.
Direction indicators
(H21W amber).
2.
Dipped
beam
headlamps
(H7-55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
Sidelamps
(W5W).
5.
Foglamps
(PSX24W).
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:
)
do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Front lamps
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb
with a new bulb with the same
type and specifi cation.
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Changing direction indicator bulbs
Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.
)
Remove the plastic protective cover.
)
Pull the bulb-holder and replace the
bulb.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
When refi tting, close the plastic
cover carefully to ensure the
sealing of the headlamp.
If either of the direction indicator
warning lamps is fl ashing quickly,
one of the bulbs is faulty.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Move the springs to release the
bulb.
)
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
)
Pull the bulb-holder.
)
Remove the bulb and replace it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing dipped headlamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective plastic cover
by pulling on the tab.
)
Turn the bulb-holder by a quarter
turn.
)
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F12
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13
40 A
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A
Valvetronic supply (petrol).
F15
10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16
10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17
15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F18
15 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F19
15 A
Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), air cooling electrovalves (Diesel).
F20
10 A
Multifunction engine management supply (petrol
engine), Turbo pressure regulation electrovalve
(Diesel), engine coolant level sensor (Diesel).
F21
5 A
Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP
relays.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.
)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indi-
cating that the vehicle has switched to
economy mode and the active functions
are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted to the passenger side of the
vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............102
Accessories ................................164
Accessory socket, 12 V ..........82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................76
Adjusting head restraints ........55, 57
Adjusting seat belt height ...........104
Adjusting the steering wheel ........59
Airbags, curtain ...................110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ....................110, 111
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........48, 51
Air conditioning, manual .........48, 49
Air fi lter .......................................133
Air fl ow .........................................47
Air vents .......................................47
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................102
Anti-pinch .....................................64
Anti-theft .......................................61
Armrest .........................................55
Assistance call ...................102, 176
Audible warning ..........................101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................221
Audio system .......................209-230
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................73, 75
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................77, 79
Auxiliary
socket .................82, 196, 216, 218B Battery ................................133, 157
Battery, charging ........................158
Battery, remote control ...........62, 63
Blinds ...........................................87
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................197, 219
Bluetooth (telephone) .........197, 219
Bonnet ........................................128
Bonnet stay ................................128
Boot ..............................................68
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............89, 90
Boot lamp .............................81, 149
Bottle holder .................................83
Brake discs .................................134
Brake lamps ...............................147
Brake pads .................................134
Brakes ........................................134
Braking assistance system .........102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................70
CD MP3 ..............................195, 215
Central locking .......................60, 67
Changing a bulb ..................144-149
Changing a fuse ..................150-156
Changing a wheel ...............140-143
Changing a wiper blade .......79, 159
Changing
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Changing the remote
control battery ............................62
Changing
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Checking levels ..................132, 133
Checking the engine
oil level ...............................33, 132C Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................139
Checks ................................127-134
Child lock ....................................100
Children ................ 92-100, 107, 109
Child seats .............................92-99
Child surveillance mirror ...............83
Closing the boot .....................60, 68
Closing the doors ...................60, 66
Connectors,
audio ..................82, 196, 216, 218
Coolant level ..............................132
Courtesy lamps ....................80, 149
Courtesy mirror ............................83
Cruise control .............................123
Cup holder ..............................82, 86
D Date
(setting) ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Daytime running lamps ................75
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................109
Deactivating the rear windows .....65
Defrosting .....................................49
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................133
Dimensions ................................172
Dipped beam ........................73, 145
Dipstick .................................33, 132
Direction indicators .............101, 147
Doors ............................................66
Doors emergency control .............68
Driving economically ...................20