2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
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 replacement
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.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified 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 with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre 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 the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M

ap reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
-

w

hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w

hen the ignition is switched on,
-

3

0 seconds after the last door is closed.
-

w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w

hen a door is opened,
-

w

hen 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.
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
light is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manual
or automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The courtesy lamp LEd goes off:
- w hen the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting
control stalk in position " 0"),
-

w
hen the level of ambient light is sufficient
(lighting control stalk in position " AUTO"). The LE
d c

omes on independently
of the front courtesy lamp, the map
reading lamps or the footwell lamps.
Illumination of the LE
d
can not be
deactivated.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
To r c h
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
F Extract the torch from its location by pulling it from the front.
F

P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
switch the torch on or off.
F

U
nfold the support, located on the back, to
set down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
F Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
I

f you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
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
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery 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.
ne

ver replace the rechargeable
batteries with single-use batteries.
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Front interior fittings
1. Sun visor.
2. Child surveillance mirror.
3.
G

rab handle with coat hook.
4.
U

pper storage box.
S

cented air freshener adjustment.
5.
St

orage compartments.
6.
I

lluminated glove box.
7.
St

orage pockets.
8.


o
p
en storage compartment at side of
passenger seat.
9.
T

icket holder.
10.
1

2 volt socket (100 W max).
11.
U

SB port / auxiliary socket.
12 .
C

u p h o l d e r.
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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 courtesy mirror
with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
Glove box
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook, etc.
F

T
o open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It is illuminated when the lid is open.a
child surveillance mirror is installed above
the 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 to
eliminate dazzle.
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Storage drawer
It is located under the front passenger seat.
12 V accessory socket
F To use the 12 V socket (max power: 100 Watts), lift the cap and connect the
accessory.
Opening
F Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
do n

ot place heavy objects in the
drawer.
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Mats
Removable carpet protection.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

u
nclip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Ticket holder
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
It is located at the top of the dashboard central
panel.
It can be used to hold toll or parking tickets.
Fittings