2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO key
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Locating your vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to themechanism.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. ) Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting). )
When the engine starts, release the key.
In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle. )
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on). )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. I
f the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of
this warnin
g lamp, an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
Key reminder
Switching the vehicle off
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you to position 1(Stop)
. )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
)Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )Slide the flat battery out of its location. )Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. )Clip the casing. )Reinitialise the remote control.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.
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Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbagdeployment. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this couldcause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personalidentification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and door controls
)For the safety of your children, pressswitch 5to prevent operation of the rear windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
When the
function is activated,
this warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel for a few seconds.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Child safety - Electric child lock" section).
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse themovement of the window. To do this, pressthe switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window switches, they must ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operating thewindows.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch electric windows are fitted with
a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )
press the switch until it openscompletely, )
then pull it immediately until itcloses, )
continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.
In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise
the o
peration of the electric windows: ) release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely, ) hold the switch for approximately onesecond after closing,
)
press the switch to lower the window
automatically.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. Always remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
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Doors
From out side
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open the door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely. ) Pull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
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when the engine is running, this
warnin
g lamp comes on, accompaniedby a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:
- when the vehicle is movin
g(speedhigher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
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Manual centralised control
Locking
)Press button Ato lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Automatic centralised
control
Unlocking
)
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button Ato
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
Unlocking
) Press button A
again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button switches
off.
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock automatically.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,the red indicator lamp flashes andbutton A
is inactive. )In this case, use the remote control or the key to unlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central locking from the inside does not take place.
If one of the doors is open, theautomatic central locking does not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central locking of the doors is active.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking o
f the doors from the inside.
System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
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Activation
)Press button Afor more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Deactivation
)Press button Aagain for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Emergency control
Locking the front and rear passenger doors
)Inser t the key in the lock, located on the edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of a turn
.
Locking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the
right.
Unlocking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to theleft.
Unlocking the front and rear passenger doors
)Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a fault with the central locking, you must disconnect thebattery to lock the boot and so ensurethe complete locking of the vehicle.
System which locks or unlocks the doors
mechanically in the event of a malfunction of
the battery or of the central locking.
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)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the handleand raise the tailgate.
Boot
- when the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunctionscreen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear benchseat to gainaccess to the lock from inside the boot. )
Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
-when the vehicle is moving
(speed above6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal anda message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
) Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central lockingmalfunction.