2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO sensor

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CONTENTS
Direction indicators 101Hazard warning lamps 101Horn 101Emergency or assistance call 102Braking assistance systems 102Trajectory control systems 103Front seat belts 104Airbags 108
8 - SAFETY 101Î111
Parking brake 1126-speed manual gearbox 112Gear effi ciency indicator 1136-speed electronic gearbox system 114Hill start assist 117Stop & Start 118Speed limiter 121Cruise control 123Rear parking sensors 125
9 - DRIVING 112 Î 126
Bonnet 128Running out of fuel (Diesel) 128Petrol engines 130Diesel engines 131Checking levels 132Checks 133
10 - CHECKS 127 Î134
Temporary puncture repair kit 135Changing a wheel 140Changing a bulb 144Changing a fuse 150Battery 157Energy economy mode 159Changing a wiper blade 159Towing the vehicle 160Towing a trailer 162Fitting roof bars 163Accessories 164
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 135 Î165
Petrol engines 166Petrol weights 167LPG engines 168LPG weights 169Diesel engines 170Diesel weights 171Dimensions 172Identifi cation markings 173
12 - TECHNICAL DATA166AÎ173
AUDIOandTELEMATICS174Î 230
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 231 Î 234
Emergency or assistance 175MyWay 177Audio system 209

Guide-me-home lighting
After the ignition has been switched off, the headlamps
remain on briefl y to make your exit from the vehicle
easier when the light is poor.



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ASR and ESP systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability of the vehicle, within
the limits of the laws of physics.



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Glass panoramic sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility
and light in the passenger compartment.



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Rear parking sensors
This system warns you if an obstacle is
detected behind the vehicle when re-
versing.



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EXTERIOR


Stop & Start
This system puts the
engine temporarily into
standby during stops
in the traffi c (red lights,
traffi c jams, etc...). The
engine restarts auto-
matically as soon as you
want to move off. The
Stop & Start system re-
duces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and
the noise level when sta-
tionary.



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FAMILIARI
S
AT I
ON


1.
Steering lock and ignition.

2.
Audio equipment steering mounted
control stalk.

3.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.

4.
Central adjustable air vents.

5.
Storage tray.
Scented air freshener.

6.
Sunshine sensor.

7.
Passenger's air bag.

8.
Side adjustable air vent.

9.
Passenger's airbag deactivation
switch.

10.
Glove box.

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Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) switch
Parking sensors switch.
Central locking switch.
Hazard warning lamps switch.
Stop & Start switch.

12.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

13.
Audio equipment.

14.
Emergency or assistance call.

15.
12 V socket (100 W max).

16.
USB port/auxiliary socket.

17.
Cup holder.

18.
Heated seat controls.

19.
Parking brake.



INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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COMFORT
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation
and maintenance below:


)
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level to provide an adequate renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger
compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard (behind
the instrument panel); this is used for regulation of the air conditioning
system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy de-
posits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing
capacity.

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VISIBILITY
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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VISIBILITY
Vertical windscreen wiper position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
behind the rear view mirror), adapting
their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.

Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
screen. This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
It is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
The automatic rain sensitive
wipers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more
than one minute, by pushing the
stalk downwards.

Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is ad-
visable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- not use them to hold a sheet
of cardboard against the
windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.

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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
System comprising four proximity sen-
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles (person, vehi-
cle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle.
However, it cannot detect obstacles lo-
cated just below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a
roadworks cone or any other simi-
lar object may be detected at the
beginning of the manoeuvre, but
may no longer be detected when
the vehicle comes close to it.
Activation

The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
by an audible signal. The proximity in-
formation is given by:


- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle,

- a graphic in the multifunction screen,
with blocks which become increas-
ingly closer to the vehicle (depending
on version). The parking sensors system
cannot, in any circumstances,
take the place of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.
Detection zone

When the distance between the rear of the
vehicle and the obstacle is less than thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and the "Danger" symbol ap-
pears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
you exit reverse gear, the system be-
comes inactive.

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DRIVING

Deactivation

The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle car-
rier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a
towbar or bicycle carrier recom-
mended by CITROËN).
Reactivation

Press button A
again to reactivate the
system. The indicator lamp in the but-
ton goes off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message in the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press button A

to deactivate the system permanently.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.