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2008-2012 Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Access User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Access for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Access  
Remote control key  
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well  
as providing protection against theft.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Unlocking using the key  
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Turn the key to the right in the driver's door  
lock to unlock the vehicle.  
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the  
direction indicators for approximately two  
seconds.  
According to version, the door mirrors fold at  
the same time.  
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of  
the direction indicators for approximately two  
seconds.  
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at  
the same time.  
If one of the doors or the boot is still  
open, the central locking does not take  
place.  
Unfolding the key  
When the vehicle is locked, if it is  
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock  
automatically after thirty seconds  
unless a door or the boot is open.  
Locking the vehicle  
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First press this button to unfold the key.  
Locking using the remote  
control  
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Press the closed padlock to lock  
the vehicle.  
Unlocking using the remote  
control  
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Press the open padlock to unlock  
the vehicle.  
The folding and unfolding of the door  
mirrors using the remote control can be  
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Locking using the key  
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Turn the key to the left in the driver's door  
lock to lock the vehicle completely.  
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Deadlocking using the  
remote control  
Deadlocking using the key  
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Turn the key to the left in the driver's door  
lock to lock the vehicle completely.  
Turn the key to the left again within five  
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.  
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Press the closed padlock to lock  
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the vehicle.  
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Press the closed padlock again  
within five seconds to deadlock  
the vehicle.  
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed  
lighting of the direction indicators for  
approximately two seconds.  
According to version, the door mirrors  
fold at the same time.  
Deadlocking renders the exterior and  
interior door controls inoperative.  
It also deactivates the manual central  
control button.  
Therefore, never leave anyone inside  
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.  
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Anti-theft protection  
Ignition switch  
Electronic engine immobiliser  
The key contains an electronic chip which has  
a special code. When the ignition is switched  
on, this code must be recognised in order for  
starting to be possible.  
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the  
engine management system a few minutes  
after the ignition is switched off and prevents  
starting of the engine by anyone who does not  
have the key.  
In the event of a fault, you are  
informed by illumination of this  
warning lamp, an audible signal  
and a message in the screen.  
Folding the key  
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Position 1: Stop  
Position 2: Ignition  
Position 3: Starting  
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First press this button to fold the key.  
If you do not press the button when folding  
the key, there is a risk of damage to the  
mechanism.  
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact  
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.  
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given  
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.  
Starting the vehicle  
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Insert the key in the ignition switch.  
The system recognises the starting code.  
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to  
position 3 (Starting)  
Locating your vehicle  
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Press the closed padlock to locate your  
locked vehicle in a car park.  
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy  
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators  
for a few seconds.  
When the engine starts, release the key.  
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Switching the vehicle off  
Remote control problem  
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,  
replacement of the remote control battery or  
in the event of a remote control malfunction,  
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your  
vehicle.  
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Immobilise the vehicle.  
Changing the battery  
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Turn the key fully towards you to  
position 1 (Stop).  
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Remove the key from the ignition switch.  
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First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock  
or lock your vehicle.  
Then, reinitialise the remote control.  
Do not attach any heavy objects to the  
key as this could weigh down on it when  
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.  
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If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN  
dealer as soon as possible.  
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.  
Key reminder  
Reinitialisation  
If the battery is flat, you are  
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Switch off the ignition.  
informed by illumination of  
this warning lamp, an audible  
signal and a message in the  
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an  
audible signal sounds when the driver's  
door is opened.  
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)  
Press the closed padlock immediately for a  
few seconds.  
multifunction screen.  
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Switch off the ignition and remove the key  
from the ignition switch.  
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Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch.  
Slide the flat battery out of its location.  
Slide the new battery into its location  
observing the original direction.  
Clip the casing.  
The remote control is fully operational again.  
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Reinitialise the remote control.  
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Do not throw the remote control  
batteries away, they contain metals  
which are harmful to the environment.  
Take them to an approved collection  
point.  
Lost keys  
Visit 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.  
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 not 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.  
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag  
deployment.  
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.  
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Access  
Window controls  
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.  
Electric windows  
One-touch electric  
windows  
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Press or pull the switch. The  
window stops as soon as the  
switch is released.  
There are two methods  
of operation:  
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The electric window switches remain  
operational for approximately  
manual mode  
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Press or pull the switch gently. The  
window stops as soon as the switch is  
released.  
45 seconds after the ignition is switched  
off or until a front door is opened.  
1. Driver's electric window.  
2. Passenger's electric window.  
3. Rear right electric window.  
4. Rear left electric window.  
5. Deactivating the rear electric window  
and door controls.  
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automatic mode  
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Press or pull the switch fully. The window  
opens or closes completely when the  
switch is released.  
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Pressing 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.  
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Reinitialisation  
In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise  
the operation of the electric 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.  
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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.  
Deactivating the rear window and  
door controls  
In the event of unwanted opening of the  
window on closing (for example in the  
presence of frost):  
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For the safety of your children, press  
switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear  
windows irrespective of their position.  
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press the switch until it opens  
completely,  
then pull it immediately until it  
closes,  
continue to hold the switch for  
approximately one second after the  
window has closed.  
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 aware of children when operating  
the windows.  
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are  
deactivated.  
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are  
activated.  
The safety anti-pinch function is not  
active during these operations.  
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).  
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Doors  
Opening  
Closing  
When a door is not closed correctly:  
when the engine is running, this  
warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by a message in the multifunction  
screen for a few seconds,  
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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.  
From outside  
From inside  
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After unlocking the vehicle using the  
remote control or the key, pull the door  
handle.  
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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.  
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Manual centralised control  
Automatic centralised  
control  
System which provides full manual locking or  
unlocking of the doors from the inside.  
System which provides full automatic locking  
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while  
driving.  
Unlocking  
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Press button A again to unlock the vehicle.  
The red indicator lamp on the button switches  
off.  
You can activate or deactivate this function.  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,  
the red indicator lamp flashes and  
button A is inactive.  
Locking  
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the  
doors and the boot lock automatically.  
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In this case, use the remote control  
or the key to unlock the vehicle.  
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  
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Press button A to lock the vehicle.  
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.  
Unlocking  
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Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to  
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.  
If one of the doors is open, central  
locking from the inside does not take  
place.  
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Emergency control  
System which locks or unlocks the doors  
mechanically in the event of a malfunction of  
the battery or of the central locking.  
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In the event of a failure with the central  
locking system, you should disconnect  
the battery to lock the boot and so  
ensure the complete locking of the  
vehicle.  
Activation  
Locking the driver's door  
Locking the front and rear  
passenger doors  
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Press button A for more than two seconds.  
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Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the  
left.  
A confirmation message appears on the  
multifunction screen, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
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Insert the key in the lock, located on the  
edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of  
a turn.  
Deactivation  
Unlocking the driver's door  
Unlocking the front and rear  
passenger doors  
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Press button A again for more than  
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Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the  
right.  
two seconds.  
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Pull the interior door opening control.  
A confirmation message appears on the  
multifunction screen, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
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Boot  
Opening  
Closing  
Tailgate release  
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot  
in the event of a battery or central locking  
malfunction.  
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Lower the tailgate using the interior grab  
handle.  
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:  
when the engine is running, this  
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warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by a message on the multifunction  
screen for a few seconds,  
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.  
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After unlocking the vehicle using the  
remote control or the key, pull the handle  
and raise the tailgate.  
Unlocking  
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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.  
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Access  
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.  
Opening  
Closing  
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Raise the blind's handle and release.  
Front blind  
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Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.  
Each blind is fitted with a roller which  
stores it once you release it.  
Rear blind  
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Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.  
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Access  
Fuel tank  
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.  
Filling  
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds  
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on  
your engine.  
To fill the tank safely:  
Low fuel level  
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the engine must be switched off,  
open the fuel filler flap,  
insert the key in the cap, then turn it to the  
left,  
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.  
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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remove the cap and hook it onto the clip  
located on the inside of the flap,  
fill the tank, but do not continue after the  
3rd cut-off of the pump; this could cause  
malfunctions.  
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.  
When you have filled the tank:  
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put the cap back in place,  
turn the key to the right, then remove it  
from the cap,  
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the  
system in STOP mode; you must switch  
off the ignition with the key.  
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close the flap.  
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Related Topics

Remote control key
Window controls
Doors
Boot
Panoramic sunroof
Fuel tank
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

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