2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Wiper controls

Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk Aand the ring B.
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal
(moderate rain).
Intermittent
(proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).

Automatic, then single wipe
(see
the corresponding section).
Off.

Sin
gle wipe (press down and release).
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.



Windscreen wipers
A.Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
S
ystem for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility progressively according to the climaticconditions.

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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time. B
. Rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wi
pe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).


Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will operate if the windscreen wipers are
operatin
g.


Programming

The function is activated or deactivated via the
multifunction screen configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper
Wiping zone

The cur ved shape of the rear screen results in
a smaller wiping zone.


If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the multifunction screenconfiguration menu.

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Vertical windscreen wiper
position Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t 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 bypushing the stalk downwards to the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers ver tically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.


Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver bymoving the stalk upwards then returning it to position "0".
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
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.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked withthe sunshine sensor and located in thecentre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an automatic car wash. In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of icebefore activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

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

- replace them at the first signs of wear.

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Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.Front courtesy lamp2.Map reading lamps3.Rear courtesy lamp


Front and rear courtesy lamps


Map reading lamps
)With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch.
In this position, the courtes
y lamp comes on gradually:
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting. It switches o
ff gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.

- w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- when a door is o
pened,

- 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 thecourtesy lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.

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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
li
ght is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manualor automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The cour tesy lamp LED goes off:
- when the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting control stalk in position "0"),
- when the level of ambient light is sufficient (lighting control stalk in position " AUTO
").



The LED comes on independently of thefront cour tesy lamp, the map readinglamps or the footwell lamps.


Illumination of the LED can not bedeactivated.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted 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 pullingit from the front. )Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.



Storing
)Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may notcharge and may not come on when the boot is
opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a batter
y life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances:

- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeablebatteries with single-use batteries.

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Front interior fi ttings
1.
Sun visor. 2.Child surveillance mirror.3.Grab handle with coat hook. 4.
Upper storage box.
Scented air freshener adjustment.
5. Storage compar tments.
6.Illuminated glove box.
7. Storage pockets. 8.Open storage compar tment at side of passenger seat. 9.
Ticket holder. 10.12 volt socket (100 W max).11.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.12 .
Cup holder.

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Child surveillance mirror Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The sun visors are
fitted with a cour tesy mirror
with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
Glove box
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook, etc. )To open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It is illuminated when the lid is open. A
child surveillance mirror is installed abovethe interior rear view mirror. This allows you
to monitor the vehicle’s rear passengers, or it can facilitate conversation between the front
and rear passengers without the need to move
the rear view mirror. It can be
folded away toeliminate dazzle.