2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO warning

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F after unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle
and raise the tailgate.
boot
- when the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
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nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.
F

L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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Fuel tank
Low fuel levelFilling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
When the low fuel level is reached
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on there remains approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safely:
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he engine must be switched off,
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pen the fuel filler flap,
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nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to the
left,
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emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
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f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
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p
ut the cap back in place,
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urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
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lose the flap.
ad

ditions of fuel must be of at least
5

litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
op

ening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system. With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending
on version: approximately 30 litres
(petrol or Diesel)). For the LPG version:
approximately 33 litres.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (
di

esel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
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Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
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A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
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 signal when a front door
is opened to warn the driver that they
have forgotten to switch off the vehicle's
lighting, with the ignition off.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
Visibility

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Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
-
a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction screen
configuration menu),
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election of the duration of maintaining of
the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters of the multifunction
screen configuration menu (except for
monochrome screen A where this is
preset).
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps come
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine
sensor may detect sufficient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come on
automatically.
do n

ot cover the sunshine sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on the part
of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected
or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s

oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or
after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps
are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" .
de activation is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
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Visibility

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Passenger airbag OFF
Never install a rear ward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by
an active front airbag. This could cause
the death of the child or serious injury.For information on deactivating the
passenger's front airbag, refer to the
"
air

bags" section.
deactivating the passenger's front airbag
The warning label present on both sides of the
passenger's sun visor repeats this advice. In
line with current legislation, the following tables
contain this warning in all of the languages
required.
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Child safety

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Manual child lockMechanical system to prevent opening of the
rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
d o o r.
Locking
F Insert the ignition key in the red control.
F T urn in the direction indicated by the arrow
marked on the door.
Electric child lockControl system to prevent opening of the rear
doors using their interior controls and use of
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with
the electric window controls.
Locking
F Press button A .The indicator lamp in button A comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is
deactivated.
Unlocking
F Insert the ignition key in the red control.
F T urn in the opposition direction to the arrow
marked on the door.
Unlocking
F Press button A again.The indicator lamp in button A goes off, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.
The activation of the function is
confirmed by the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp in the translucent
digital instrument panel.
an
y other status of the indicator
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking system.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated
automatically to permit the exit of the
rear passengers.
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direction indicatorsHazard warning lamps
F Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times. A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
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ower the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the left.
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R
aise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is above
40 mph (60 km/h).
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Safety

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Horn
F Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel. Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITR
oËn
service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "
au

dio and telematics"
section.
Safety