2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO air conditioning

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Contents
Conventional child seats 104
Isofi x child seats 110
Child lock 113
Child safety
Instrument panel 22
Indicator and warning lamps 23
Indicators 31
Adjustment buttons 34
Monitoring Familiarisation
Screen without audio equipment 35
Screen with audio equipment 37
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 47
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 50
Rear screen demist/defrost 52
Heating 53
Manual air conditioning 53
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 55
Scented air freshener 58
Front seats 59
Rear seats 62
Mirrors 64
Steering wheel adjustment 65
Comfort
Remote control key 66
Window controls 70
Doors 72
Boot 75
Panoramic sunroof 76
Fuel tank 77
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 79
Access
Lighting controls 80
LED lamps 84
Cornering lighting 85
Headlamp adjustment 86
Wiper controls 87
Courtesy lamps 90
Boot lamp 92
Visibility
Front fi ttings 93
Rear fi ttings 97
Boot fi ttings 100
Fittings Eco-driving

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conditioning
This system allows you to set a different
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evel of comfort for the driver and frontpassenger. It then controls this level
automatically relative to the ambient conditions.

Speed limiter / Cruise control

These two functions allow you tocontrol the speed of the vehicle in
accordance with the value that you have
programmed.

Scented air freshener

This air freshener diffuses the fragrance
that
you have selected throughout the passenger compartment by means of its
location in the ventilation system.

Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audiosystem, eMyWay, auxiliary sockets, emergency or assistance call. 5
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Interior

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1. Steering lock and ignition. 2.Audio equipment steering mounted control stalk.3.Wiper / screenwash / trip computer controlstalk.4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5. Storage tray.
Scented air freshener.
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.Sunshine sensor.
7. Passenger's air bag. 8.Side adjustable air vent.9.
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.10.Glove box.11.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) switch
Parking sensors switch.
Central locking switch.
Hazard warning lamps switch.

Stop & Star t switch. 12. Heating / air conditioning controls.13.Audio equipment. 14.Emergency or assistance call. 15.12 V socket (100 W max).16.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.17.Cup holder. 18.Heated seat controls.19.
Parking brake.

Instruments and controls

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Digital air conditioning:
we recommend use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AU TO "button, after selecting the level of comfor t required.
Recommended interior settings

Vent ilat ion
I require...
Heating or Manual Air Conditioning
Air distributionAir flowAir recirculation / Intake of outside airTemperatureManual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTINGDEFROSTING

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Eco-driving
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waitingand drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system,the gear shift indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the instrument panel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A",according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.

Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. Thesepractices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.


If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speedsabove 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.



Control the use of your electrical
equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compar tment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air ventsopen.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compar tment down (sunroof and windowblinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation,as soon as the desired temperature is attained. Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic. Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.


Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of lightdoes not require their use.


Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.


As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting theconsumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your por table devices before leaving the vehicle.

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.

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Vent ilat ion
The incoming air follows various routesdepending on the controls selected by thedriver:
- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit(air conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
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ffuse the air in the passenger compar tment combining several air vents.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.


Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel Aon the centre console. Depending on the model, the functionsoffered are:


- the level of comfor t required,

- air flow
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- air distribution
,

- demisting and defrosting,

- manual or digital air conditioning controls.



Air distribution
1.
Windscreen demisting or defrosting vents. 2.Front side window demisting or defrostingvents.3.Side adjustable air vents. 4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6.Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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ystem which creates and maintainscomfortable conditions in the vehicle'spassenger compartment.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation andmaintenance below:)
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the
sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for afew minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient 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 grilleslocated at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger compar tment 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 itin good working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its second special active filter, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly.)
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

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The control button is
located on the heating
or air conditioningsystem control panel.








Rear screen demist/defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.



Switching off

The demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
) It is possible to stop the demist /defrostoperation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.The indicator lamp associated with thebutton switches off.
)Switch off the demist/defrost of therear screen and door mirrors assoon as you consider this possible as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.