2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD ignition

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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 n
ot 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 compartment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
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 could
cause 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 start the vehicle.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key. Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Window controls
1. Driver's electric window.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3.
R

ear right electric window.
4.
R

ear left electric window.
5.
D

eactivating the rear electric window
and door controls.
Electric windows
F Press or pull the switch. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods
of operation:
-

m

anual mode
F

P

ress or pull the switch gently.
The

window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
-

a

utomatic mode
F

P

ress or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.
F

P

ressing the switch again stops the
movement of the window.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45

seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45

seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
System which opens or closes a window
manually or automatically. It is fitted with
anti-pinch protection if an obstacle is detected
on the one-touch models and a deactivation
system to prevent misuse of the rear switches
on all models.
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Reinitialisation
Deactivating the rear window and
door controls
F For the safety of your children, press switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
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 operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the 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
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
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):
F

p
ress the switch until it opens
completely,
F

t
hen pull it immediately until it
closes,
F

c
ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise
the operation of the electric windows:
F
r elease the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
F

h
old the switch for approximately
one


second after closing,
F

p
ress 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 short time.
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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:
F

t
he engine must be switched off,
F

o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F

i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to
the


left,
F

r
emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
F

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:
F

p
ut the cap back in place,
F

t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
F

c
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.
F

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.
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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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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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