Get Familiarisation Guide for Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Familiarisation

Exterior

Rear parking sensors / reversing camera

Panoramic glass sunroof

These two systems warn you if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle

when reversing.

This roof provides incomparable visibility and

light in the passenger compartment.

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Stop & Start

This system puts the engine

temporarily into standby

during stops in the traffic (red

lights, traffic jams, etc....). The

engine restarts automatically

as soon as you want to move

off. The Stop & Start system

reduces fuel consumption,

exhaust emissions and the

noise level when stationary.

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ASR and ESP systems

These systems are linked to assure the

directional stability of the vehicle within the

limits of the laws of physics.

After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain on briefly to make your exit from

the vehicle easier when the light is poor.

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Familiarisation

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Access

Remote control key

Panoramic sunroof blinds

Fuel tank

A. Unfolding / Folding the key.

1. Opening the fuel filler flap.

2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.

Lift the handle of the blind concerned and

release.

Each blind is fitted with a roller in which it is

stored when released.

Locking

(press once; fixed lighting of the

direction indicators).

Capacity of the tank:

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approximately 50 litres (petrol),

approximately 48 litres (Diesel),

(depending on version: approximately

30 litres (petrol or Diesel), 33 litres (LPG)).

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Deadlocking

(press twice in succession; fixed

lighting of the direction indicators).

Unlocking the vehicle

(rapid flashing of the direction

indicators).

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Familiarisation

Access

2-position adjustable boot

Bonnet

1. Unlocking the vehicle.

2. Opening the boot.

This 2-position adjustable boot floor permits:

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the volume of the boot to be maximised,

the boot to be partitioned (storing of the

rear parcel shelf...),

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the floor to be levelled from the boot

opening to the front seats, when the rear

bench seat is in folded and fully back.

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A. Interior bonnet release.

B. Exterior safety catch.

C. Bonnet stay.

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Familiarisation

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Interior

Cruise control / Speed limiter

This air freshener diffuser diffuses the

fragrance that you have selected throughout

the passenger compartment by means of its

location in the ventilation system.

These two functions control the speed of

the vehicle in relation to the value that you

have programmed.

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Dual-zone digital air

conditioning

Audio and communication

systems

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.

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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Familiarisation

Instruments and controls

1. Steering lock and ignition.

2. Audio system steering mounted controls.

3. Wipers / screenwash / trip computer control

stalk.

4. Instrument panel.

5. Driver's airbag.

Horn.

6. Gear lever.

7. Open storage compartment.

8. Door mirror controls.

Electric window controls.

Rear electric windows and doors

deactivation control.

9. Passenger's airbag deactivation.

10. Manual headlamp height adjustment.

11. Front side window demisting vent.

12. Windscreen demisting vent.

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Familiarisation

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Instruments and controls

1. Steering wheel adjustment control.

2. Cruise control / speed limiter switches.

3. Lighting and direction indicator control

stalk.

4. Central adjustable air vents.

5. Storage tray.

Scented air freshener.

6. Sunshine sensor.

7. Passenger's airbag.

8. Side adjustable air vent.

9. Glove box.

Fusebox.

10. Bonnet release.

11. Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR)

switch.

Parking sensors switch.

Central locking switch.

Hazard warning lamps switch.

Electric child lock switch.

Stop & Start switch.

12. Heating / air conditioning controls.

13. Audio system.

14. Emergency or assistance call.

15. 12 V socket (100 W max).

16. USB port / auxiliary socket.

17. Cup holder.

18. Parking brake.

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Familiarisation

Sitting comfortably

Driver's seat adjustment

Forwards-backwards

Height

Backrest angle

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Familiarisation

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Sitting comfortably

Front seat additional

adjustments

Armrest

Steering wheel adjustment

Head restraint height

A. Release the armrest.

B. Adjust the armrest.

1. Release the adjustment mechanism.

2. Adjust for height and reach.

3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.

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Familiarisation

Sitting comfortably

Interior rear view mirror

Front seat belt

Adjustment

Manual day/night model

This operates with the ignition on.

1. Selection of the "day" position of the mirror.

2. Mirror adjustment.

From the driver's seat, select the mirror by

moving the control 1, to the left or to the right,

then adjust the mirror in the four directions by

moving the control 2

The demisting - defrosting of the mirrors is

linked with that of the rear screen.

Automatic day/night model

1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.

2. Mirror adjustment.

Folding the mirrors

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When parking, the mirrors can be folded

manually or electrically.

1. Fastening.

2. Height adjustment.

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Familiarisation

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Seeing clearly

Lighting

Direction indicators

Wipers

Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing the

point of resistance; the corresponding direction

indicators will flash for as long as the stalk

remains in this position.

Ring A

Stalk A: windscreen wipers

Lighting off.

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Switching to "AUTO"

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

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Press the stalk down and release it.

Sidelamps.

"Motorway" function

Dipped / main beam headlamps.

Switching off "AUTO"

Push the lighting stalk up or down, without

passing the point of resistance; the

corresponding direction indicators will flash

three times.

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Push the stalk up and return it to position "0".

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Ring B

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This function can be used at any speed, but it

is particularly useful when changing lane on

high-speed roads.

Rear foglamp.

Ring B: rear wiper

Park.

or

Intermittent wipe.

Wash-wipe.

Front and rear foglamps.

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Familiarisation

Ventilation

Recommended interior settings

Heating or Manual Air Conditioning

Air recirculation /

I require ...

Air distribution

Air flow

Temperature

Manual A/C

Intake of outside air

HOT

COLD

DEMISTING

DEFROSTING

we recommend use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button, after selecting the desired level of comfort.

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Familiarisation

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Monitoring

Translucent digital

instrument panel

Warning lamps

Switch panels

If the levels are not correct, top up the levels

which are low.

With the ignition on, the orange and red

warning lamps come on.

Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the

status of the corresponding function.

With the engine running, these warning lamps

should go off almost immediately, with the

exception of warning lamp C (passenger's

front airbag activated) which goes off after

approximately one minute.

A. With the ignition on, the level of fuel

remaining is displayed in the digital

instrument panel.

B. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator

should display "OIL OK" for a few seconds.

A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

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B. Deactivation of the rear parking sensors.

If warning lamps remain on, refer to the

relevant page.

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C. Central locking.

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D. Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.

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Familiarisation

Passenger safety

Passenger's front airbag

Seat belts and passenger's

front airbag

Electric child lock

1. Insert the key.

2. Select the position:

A. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp.

"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear facing"

child seat",

"ON" (activation), with front passenger or

"forwards facing" child seat.

3. Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new position.

B. Front left seat belt warning lamp.

C. Front right seat belt warning lamp.

D. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

E. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

F. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

G. Passenger's front airbag deactivated

warning lamp.

Illumination of the indicator lamp A indicates

that the electric child lock is on.

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H. Passenger's front airbag activated warning

lamp.

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Familiarisation

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Driving safely

6-speed electronic

gearbox system

Display in the instrument panel Moving off

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Select position N and press the brake pedal

firmly while starting the engine.

Select automated mode (position A) or

manual mode (position M) by moving the

gear lever 1,

The gear engaged or the driving mode selected

appears in the instrument panel screen.

N.

R.

Neutral.

Reverse.

1 to 6. Gears engaged.

AUTO. Automated mode.

or

engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1

towards position R

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Release the parking brake.

Progressively release the foot brake, then

accelerate away.

This 6-speed gearbox offers the choice of the

comfort of automated operation or the pleasure

of manual gear changing.

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1. Gear lever.

2. "-" steering mounted control paddle.

3. "+" steering mounted control paddle.

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Familiarisation

Driving safely

Stop & Start

Going into engine STOP mode

Going into engine START mode

Deactivation / Reactivation

The "ECO" warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine

automatically goes into standby with the

6-speed electronic gearbox system:

The "ECO" warning lamp goes off

and the engine restarts automatically

with a 6-speed electronic gearbox

system:

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at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you

press the brake pedal or when you put the

gear lever in position N

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gear lever in position A or M, when you

release the brake pedal,

or gear lever in position N and brake pedal

released, when you change to position A or M

or when you engage reverse.

You can deactivate the system at any time by

pressing the "ECO OFF" button; the warning

lamp in the button comes on.

In some circumstances STOP mode may not

be available; the "ECO" warning lamp flashes

for a few seconds, then goes off.

In some circumstances START mode may be

invoked automatically; the "ECO" warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

The system is reactivated automatically

at every new start using the key.

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Before refuelling or doing anything

under the bonnet, you must switch off

the ignition using the key.

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Familiarisation

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Driving safely

Speed limiter "LIMIT"

Cruise control "CRUISE"

Display in the instrument panel

1. Limiter mode Selection / Off.

2. Decreasing the programmed value.

3. Increasing the programmed value.

4. Speed limiter On / Off.

1. Cruise control mode Selection / Off.

2. Programming a speed / Decreasing the

programmed value.

3. Programming a speed / Increasing the

programmed value.

The cruise control or speed limiter mode

appears in the instrument panel when it is

selected.

4. Cruise control Off / Resume.

Cruise control

Speed limiter

The values must be set with the engine running.

In order to be programmed or activated, the

vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph

(40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged on

the manual gearbox.

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Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO₂emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

Control the use of your electrical

equipment

With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting and

drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system, the

gear efficiency indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the

instrument panel, follow its instructions.

Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,

ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air

conditioning.

Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents

open.

Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the

temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window

blinds...).

Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation,

as soon as the desired temperature is attained.

Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.

Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D" or Auto "A",

according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal

heavily or suddenly.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light

does not require their use.

Drive smoothly

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather

than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These

practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂

emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.

Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your

vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices

(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the

consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds

above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.

Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

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Limit the causes of excess consumption

Observe the recommendations on

maintenance

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the

bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.

Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof

bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.

Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in

the door aperture, driver's side.

Carry out this check in particular:

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before a long journey,

at each change of season,

after a long period out of use.

Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and

observe the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.

When refuelling, do not continue after the 3^rdcut-off of the nozzle to

avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles

(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to

a consistent average.

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

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