2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD ECO mode
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
A few definitions…
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After fi lling with at
least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated
and is displayed when it exceeds 60 miles
(100 km).
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of
the digits, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi -
cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled
with the fuel remaining in the tank in
relation to the average fuel consump-
tion over the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption during the last few
seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last
trip computer zero reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed
calculated since the last trip
computer zero reset (igni-
tion on).
Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining
to be travelled to the fi nal destination.
It is either calculated instantly by the
navigation system, if guidance is acti-
vated, or entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/
minutes)
If your vehicle is fi tted with Stop & Start,
a time counter calculates the time spent
in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key.
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COMFORT
When the engine is cold, to pre-
vent too great a distribution of
cold air, the air fl ow will reach its
optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, side windows and
footwells only. On entering the vehicle, if the in-
terior temperature is much colder
or warmer than the comfort value,
there is no need to change the
value displayed in order to obtain
the comfort required. The system
corrects the difference in tempera-
ture automatically and as quickly
as possible.
The air conditioning only operates when
the engine is running. The driver and front passenger
can each adjust the tempera-
ture to their requirements.
)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left or to
the right respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending
on your requirements, a setting between
18 and 24 is normal.
You are advised to avoid a left/right set-
ting difference of more than 3.
4. Automatic visibility programme
The automatic comfort pro-
gramme may not be suffi cient
to quickly demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers,
ice, etc.).
)
In this case, select the automatic
visibility programme.
The system automatically controls the
air conditioning, the air fl ow and the air
intake and provides optimum distribu-
tion of the ventilation to the windscreen
and side windows.
Automatic operation
)
Press the "AUTO"
button.
The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
2. Driver's side adjustment
DUAL-ZONE DIGITAL AIR
CONDITIONING
We recommend the use of this mode:
it permits automatic and optimised ad-
justment of all of the functions, passen-
ger compartment temperature, air fl ow,
air distribution and air recirculation, in
accordance with the comfort value that
you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate ef-
fectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed. The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
)
To switch it off, press the "visibility"
button again or press the "AUTO"
button, the indicator lamp in the but-
ton goes off and the indicator lamp
in the "AUTO"
button comes on.
1. Automatic comfort programme
3. Passenger side adjustment
With Stop & Start, when demisting
has been activated, the STOP mode
is not available.
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ACCESS
WINDOW CONTROLS
System which opens or closes a win-
dow manually or automatically. It is
fi tted with anti-pinch protection if an
obstacle is detected on the one-touch
models and a deactivation system to
prevent misuse of the rear switches on
all models.
1.
Driver's electric window control
switch.
2.
Passenger's electric window con-
trol switch.
3.
Rear right electric window control
switch.
4.
Rear left electric window control
switch.
5.
Deactivating the rear electric win-
dow and door controls.
In the event of unwanted opening of
the window on closing (for example
in the presence of frost):
)
press the switch until it opens
completely,
)
then pull it immediately until
it closes,
)
continue to hold the switch
for approximately one second
after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is
not active during these opera-
tions.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch electric windows are fi t-
ted with a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again. The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
Electric windows
)
Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as
the switch is released.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods
of 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 complete-
ly when the switch is released.
)
Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
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VISIBILITY
Model with rear foglamp only
Rear foglamp
)
To switch on the foglamp, turn the
ring C
forwards.
When the lighting is switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model), the foglamp
and the dipped beam headlamps will re-
main 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
COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1.
Front courtesy lamp
2.
Map reading lamps
3.
Rear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map readin
g lamps
)
With the ignition on, press the cor-
responding switch.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, un-
limited.
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the
ignition,
- when a door is opened,
- when the remote control locking
button is pressed, in order to locate
your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time
as the courtesy lamps.
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VISIBILITY
The lighting time varies accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running,
no limit. This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fi tted in the
side of the boot, which can be used to
illuminate the boot or as a torch.
BOOT LAMP
Use
)
Extract the torch from its location by
pulling it from the front.
)
Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.
)
Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.
Storing
)
Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and charges while you are
driving.
Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with single-use batteries.
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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of
the audible signal will increase
if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN
)
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
)
Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.
)
Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
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DRIVING
GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear engagement recommenda-
tions must not be considered compulsory.
In fact, the confi guration of the road, the
amount of traffi c and safety remain de-
termining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains re-
sponsible for deciding whether or not to
follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:
- You are in third gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompa-
nied by the suggested gear.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands on
the performance of the engine
(fi rm pressure on the accelerator
pedal, for example, when over-
taking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging fi rst gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
* According to engine.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
- The system may suggest that you
engage a higher gear, if appropriate.