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CITROËN
C3 PICASSO
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This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment
available across the whole C3 Picasso range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the
equipment described in this document, depending
on its trim level, version and the specification for the
country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as
indications only.
Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to modify the
technical characteristics, equipment and accessories
without having to update this edition of the handbook.
This document forms an integral part of your vehicle.
Remember to pass it on to the new owner in the event
of the sale of the vehicle.
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility
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We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
This handbook has been designed to help to make the
most of your C3 Picasso in all circumstances and in
complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise
yourself with your vehicle.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
refer to the page indicated
Key
contributes to the protection of the environment
additional information safety warning
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Child seats 93
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag
9
6
Isofix child seats
1
02
Child lock
1
06
Child safety
Instrument panel 1 0
Indicator and warning lamps
1
1
Indicators
2
2
Distance recorders
2
6
MonitoringOver view
Screens with audio system 2
7
Trip computer
3
8
Multifunction screens
Ventilation 41
Rear screen demist /defrost
4
3
Heating
44
Manual air conditioning
4
4
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
4
6
Scented air freshener
4
9
Front seats
5
0
Rear seats
5
3
Mirrors
55
Steering wheel adjustment
5
6
Comfort
Remote control key 57
Window controls
6
1
Doors
6
3
Boot
66
Panoramic sunroof
6
7
Fuel tank
6
8
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
7
0
Access
Lighting controls 7 1
LED daytime running lamps
7
5
Cornering lighting
7
6
Headlamp adjustment
7
7
Wiper controls
7
8
Courtesy lamps
8
1
Boot lamp
8
2
Visibility
Front fittings 8 3
Rear fittings
87
B
oot fittings
9
0
Fittings
Eco-driving
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Direction indicators 107
Hazard warning lamps
1
07
Horn
10
8
Under-inflation detection
1
08
Braking assistance systems
1
12
Trajectory control systems
1
13
Front seat belts
1
14
Airbags
1
18
Safety
Driving recommendations 122
Starting-switching off the engine
1
23
Parking brake
1
25
Electronic gearbox
1
26
Gear ef ficiency indicator
1
30
Hill start assist
1
31
Speed limiter
1
32
Cruise control
1
34
Rear parking sensors
1
36
Reversing camera
1
38
Driving
eMyWay 2 01
Audio system
2
55
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index Visual search
Bonnet 14
0
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
41
Petrol engines
1
42
Diesel engine
1
43
Checking levels
1
44
Checks
14
7
Checks
Temporary puncture repair kit 149
Spare wheel
1
54
Snow chains
1
61
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 62
Changing a bulb
1
69
Changing a fuse
1
77
Battery
1
84
Energy economy mode
1
86
Changing a wiper blade
1
87
Towing the vehicle
1
88
Towing a trailer
1
90
Fitting roof bars
1
91
Accessories
1
92
Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 1
94
Petrol weights
1
95
Diesel engines
1
96
Diesel weights
1
97
Dimensions
1
98
Identification markings
1
99
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Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your exit from
the vehicle easier when the light is poor.
ASR and DSC systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability of the vehicle within the
limits of the laws of physics.
Panoramic glass sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility and
light in the passenger compartment.
Rear parking sensors / reversing camera
These two systems warn you if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle
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Exterior
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74
Over view
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Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
This system allows you to set a different
level of comfort for the driver and front
passenger. It then controls this level
automatically relative to the ambient
conditions.
Cruise control / Speed
limiter
These two functions control the speed
of the vehicle in relation to the value that
you have programmed.46
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Scented air freshener
This air freshener diffuser diffuses the
fragrance that you have selected throughout
the passenger compartment by means of its
location in the ventilation system.
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Interior
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio
system, eMyWay audio and navigation
system, auxiliary sockets, emergency or
assistance call.
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Over view
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Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Audio system steering mounted controls.
3.
W
ipers / screenwash / trip computer control
stalk.
4.
I
nstrument panel.
5.
D
river's airbag.
Horn.
6.
G
ear lever.
7.
O
pen storage compartment.
8.
D
oor mirror controls.
E
lectric window controls.
R
ear electric windows and doors
deactivation control.
9.
P
assenger's airbag deactivation.
10.
M
anual headlamp height adjustment.
11.
F
ront side window demisting vent.
12 .
W
indscreen demisting vent.
13.
N
avigation screen and scented air
freshener.
or
Storage.
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