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

Safety

Direction indicators Hazard warning lamps Horn

A visual warning by means of the direction

indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle

breakdown, towing or accident.

Audible warning to alert other road users to an

imminent danger.

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Lower the lighting control stalk fully when

moving to the left.

Raise the lighting control stalk fully when

moving to the right.

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Press this button, the direction indicators

flash.

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Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.

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They can operate with the ignition off.

If you forget to cancel the direction

indicators for more than twenty

seconds, the volume of the audible

signal will increase if the speed is above

40 mph (60 km/h).

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps

come on automatically.

Use the horn moderately and only in the

following cases:

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immediate danger,

overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,

when approaching an area where

there is no visibility.

"Motorway" function

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of resistance;

the corresponding direction indicators will flash

3 times.

They switch off automatically the first time you

accelerate.

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You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

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Emergency or

assistance call

Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help

Anti-lock braking system

you to obtain optimum braking in complete

safety in emergency situations:

and electronic brake force

distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability and

manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,

in particular on poor or slippery surfaces.

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA).

This system allows you to make an emergency

or assistance call to the emergency services or

to the dedicated CITROËN service.

For more information on the use of this

function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"

section.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into

operation automatically when there is a risk of

wheel lock.

Normal operation of the ABS may make itself

felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly without releasing the

pressure.

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Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you

to obtain the optimum braking pressure more

quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the screen, it

indicates a malfunction of the anti-

lock braking system which could

result in loss of control of the vehicle

when braking.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake

pedal is pressed.

The effect of this is a reduction in the

resistance of the pedal and an increase in

braking efficiency.

If this warning lamp comes on,

together with the STOP and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

screen, it indicates a malfunction of

the electronic brake force distribution

which could result in loss of control of

the vehicle when braking.

When braking in an emergency, press

firmly without releasing the pressure.

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You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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Trajectory control systems

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

and electronic stability

programme (ESP)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction

Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding

of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the

driving wheels and on the engine.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal

and a message in the multifunction

screen, this indicates a malfunction

of these systems.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The electronic stability programme acts on the

brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to

keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the

driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.

Deactivation

The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptional

safety in normal driving, but this should

not encourage the driver to take extra

risks or drive at high speed.

The correct operation of these

systems depends on observation of

the manufacturer's recommendations

regarding wheels (tyres and rims),

braking components, electronic

components and assembly and repair

procedures.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the

ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can

move freely and regain grip.

Activation

These systems are activated automatically

each time the vehicle is started.

They come into operation in the event of a grip

or trajectory problem.

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Press the "ESP OFF" button, located in

the centre of the dashboard.

If this warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the

indicator lamp on the button comes

on, this indicates that the ASR and

ESP systems are deactivated.

This is indicated by flashing

of this warning lamp in the

instrument panel.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically

each time the ignition is switched back on or

from 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Press the "ESP OFF" button again to

reactivate them manually.

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Seat belts

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a

pretensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat

belts against the body of the occupants.

The pretensioning seat belts are active when

the ignition is on.

The force limiter reduces the pressure of the

seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so

improving their protection.

Fastening

Height adjustment

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Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

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To lower the attachment point, squeeze the

control A and slide it downwards.

To raise the attachment point, slide the

control A upwards.

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Unfastening

Seat belt not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp

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Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

When the ignition is switched on, this

warning lamp comes on, either on the

instrument panel or on the seat belt and

passenger's front airbag warning lamp

display, if the driver and/or the front

passenger has not fastened their seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) this warning

lamp flashes for two minutes accompanied by

an audible signal. Once these two minutes have

elapsed, this warning lamp remains on until the driver

and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.

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Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point

inertia reel seat belt with force limiter (with the

exception of the rear centre seat).

Fastening

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Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

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Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Locking

When the rear side side belts are not being

used, you can lock them in place. To do so:

Seat belt not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp display

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

unfastened warning lamp.

Unfastening

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Raise the grip A to its maximum height.

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Press the red button on the buckle.

Guide the seat belt as it rolls up.

2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.

3. Front right seat belt warning lamp.

4. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

5. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.

Seat belt unfastened warning

lamp

This warning lamp comes on,

either on the instrument panel or

on the seat belt and passenger's

front airbag warning lamp display,

when one or more rear passengers

unfasten their seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),

The corresponding warning lamp 2 or 3 comes

on in red on the seat belt and passenger's front

airbag warning lamp display if the seat belt is

not fastened or is unfastened.

this warning lamp flashes for two minutes

accompanied by an audible signal of increasing

volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,

this warning lamp remains on until the one or

more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

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2nd row rear centre seat

belt

The seat belt for the rear centre seat of the 2nd

row is incorporated at the rear left of the roof.

Installation

Removal and storing

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Pull the strap and insert the tongue A in the

left-hand buckle.

Insert the tongue B in the right-hand

buckle.

Check the fastening of each buckle by

pulling the strap.

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Press the red button on the buckle B, then

on the buckle A

Guide the strap as it rolls up and bring the

tongue B, then A onto the magnet of the

attachment point on the roof.

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Seat belt unfastened warning

lamp display

When the ignition is switched on, the

corresponding warning lamps 4 5 and 6 come

on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if the

seat belt is not fastened.

When the engine is running or the vehicle is

moving, the corresponding warning lamp 4 5 or

6 comes on in red, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on the multifunction

screen, if a rear passenger has unfastened their

seat belt.

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The driver must ensure that passengers use

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

Recommendations for children

the seat belts correctly and that they are all

restrained securely before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,

always fasten your seat belt, even for short

journeys.

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be tightened as close to the body as

possible,

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is

less than 12 years old or shorter than one

and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one person.

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be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it does not

twist,

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

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be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modified to avoid

affecting its performance.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel

permitting automatic adjustment of the length

of the strap to your size. The seat belt is

stowed automatically when not in use.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat

belt is reeled in correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic

locking device which comes into operation in

the event of a collision, emergency braking

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release

the device by pulling firmly on the strap and

releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,

go to a qualified workshop with the skills and

equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer

is able to provide.

Have your seat belts checked regularly by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product, sold by

CITROËN dealers.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness

of the impact, the pretensioning device may

be deployed before and independently of the

airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners

is accompanied by a slight discharge of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes

on.

Following an impact, have the seat belts

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Airbags

System designed to maximise the safety of the

occupants (with the exception of the rear centre

passenger) in the event of violent collisions.

The airbags supplement the action of the force-

limiting seat belts (with the exception of the rear

centre passenger).

Front airbags

System which protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact

in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and

chest.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

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in the case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and contribute

towards better protection of the occupants

of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear

centre passenger); immediately after the

impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that

they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the

occupants,

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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in the case of a minor or rear impact

or in certain roll-over conditions, the

airbags will not be deployed; the seat belt

alone contributes towards ensuring your

protection in these situations.

Deployment of the airbag(s) is

accompanied by a slight emission

of smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight

irritation.

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Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except for the

passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,

in the event of a serious front impact applied

to all or part of the front impact zone A, in

the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a

horizontal plane and directed from the front to

the rear of the vehicle.

The front airbag inflates between the front

occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to

cushion their forward movement.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy once.

If a second impact occurs (during the

same or a subsequent accident), the

airbag will not be deployed again.

The noise of the detonation may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

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Deactivation

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the

Only the passenger's front airbag can be

deactivated:

To assure the safety of your child, it is

imperative that the passenger's front

airbag is deactivated when you install

a "rearwards-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

instrument panel, accompanied by

an audible warning and a message

in the multifunction screen, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

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with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

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then, remove the key keeping the switch in

this position.

If this warning lamp flashes, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop. The passenger's front

airbag may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

Reactivation

When you remove the rearwards-facing child

seat, turn switch 1 to the "ON" position to

reactivate the airbag and so assure the safety

of your front passenger in the event of an

impact.

With the ignition on, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel

or in the seat belt and passenger's

front airbag warning lamp display

for approximately one minute, if the

passenger's front airbag is activated.

If at least one of the two airbag

warning lamps come on continuously,

do not install a child seat on the front

passenger seat.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

According to version, this warning

lamp comes on either in the

instrument panel or on the seat belt

and passenger's front airbag warning

lamp display when the ignition is on

and until the airbag is reactivated.

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