Citroen C3 Picasso (2016 year). Manual - part 5

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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.
For more information, refer to the
"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
correctly.
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

press the switch until it opens

completely,

F then pull it immediately until it

closes,

continue 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

release the switch and pull it again until the

window closes completely,

hold the switch for approximately

one second 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 short time.

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Doors

From outside

F After unlocking the vehicle using the

remote 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

when the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,

Opening

When a door is not closed correctly:

when the vehicle is moving (speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.

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Manual central locking
control

System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of the doors from the inside.

Automatic central locking

System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.

Unlocking

F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to

unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.

Unlocking

F 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 and
button A is inactive.
F 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, the
automatic central locking does not take
place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.

Locking

F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.

Driving with the doors locked can make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in the event an emergency.

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Activation

F Press button A

for more than two seconds.

A confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.

Deactivation

F Press button A again for more than

two seconds.

A confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.

Emergency control

Locking the front and rear
passenger doors

F Insert 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

F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the

right.

Unlocking the driver's door

F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the

left.

Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

F Pull the interior door opening control.

In the event of a fault with the central
locking, you must disconnect the
battery to lock the boot and so ensure
the 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.

Driving with the doors locked may make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in an emergency.

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F After unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip

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.

Insert 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.

Lower 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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Panoramic sunroof

System which consists of an area of panoramic tinted glass to increase the light and visibility
in the passenger compartment. It is fitted with 2 independent manual blinds to help maintain a
comfortable temperature.

Closing

Rear blind

Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.

Front blind

Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.

Opening

F Raise the blind's handle and release.

Each blind is fitted with a roller which
stores it once you release it.

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Fuel tank

Low fuel level

Filling

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  the engine must be switched off,
F  open the fuel filler flap,
F  insert the key in the cap, then turn it to the

left,

F remove the cap and hook it onto the clip

located on the inside of the flap,

F fill 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 put the cap back in place,
F turn the key to the right, then remove it

from the cap,

F close the flap.

Additions 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.
Opening 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.

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or
Diesel)).

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.

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Fuel used for petrol
engines

The petrol engines are compatible with
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards EN 228 and
EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.

Fuel used for Diesel
engines

The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels which conform to current and future
European standards (Diesel fuel which
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with
a biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
engines. However, this use, even occasional,
requires strict application of the special
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*

Operation

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.

It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
slowly.

Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Lighting controls

System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to climatic conditions:
-

sidelamps, to be seen,

- dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
-

a rear foglamp to be seen from afar,

- front foglamps for even better forward

vision.

Programming

Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available according to the following
options:
-

guide-me-home lighting,

automatic illumination of headlamps.

Model without AUTO lighting

Model with AUTO lighting

Automatic illumination of
headlamps.

Manual controls

Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).

Sidelamps.

Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk

towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the

driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.

Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing the
mark.

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Model with rear foglamp only

Rear foglamp

To switch on the foglamp, turn the ring C

forwards.

When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
F

To switch off all of the lighting, turn the

ring C

rearwards.

Model with front foglamps
and a rear foglamp

Front and rear foglamps

Rotate and release the ring C:
F

forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamp,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamp,

rearwards a second time to switch of the

front fog lamps.

C. Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.

When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model) or when the dipped
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps will remain on.
F

Turn the ring rearwards to switch off the

foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.

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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.

A further "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 surface 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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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:
-

automatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction screen
configuration menu),

selection 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 not 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 soon 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". Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.

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LED daytime running lamps

On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
stalk is in position "0" or "AUTO".
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the LED lamps
switch off.

Setting

For countries where exterior lighting by day is
not a legal requirement, you can activate or
deactivate the function via the multifunction
screen configuration menu.

In countries where daytime lamps
are a legal requirement:
- this function is activated by default;

it cannot be deactivated,

in daylight, the sidelamps and
number plate lamps also come on,

If the sidelamps or headlamps
are switched on manually or
automatically, the LED lamps
switch off.

In these countries, for versions
not fitted with LED daytime
running lamps, it is the dipped
beam headlamps that come on
automatically on starting the vehicle.

Allowing the signature of the vehicle to be identified, this daytime external lighting comprises two sets of light emitting diodes (LEDs), located below
each front lamp unit.

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Cornering lighting

With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manouevres...).

with cornering lighting

without cornering lighting

Switching on

This function starts:
- when the corresponding direction indicator

is switched on,

or
-

from a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.

Switching off

The system does not operate:
- below a certain angle of rotation of the

steering wheel,

above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.

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Headlamp
adjustment

To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according the load in the
vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.

Less than 5 people.

1. 5 people.
-.

5 people + maximum authorised load.

2 - 3.

Driver + maximum authorised load.

The initial setting is position "0".

Travelling abroad

If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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