Get Safety Guide for Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2017)

Safety

Direction indicators

Hazard warning lamps

Visual warning with of all the direction

indicators flashing to alert other road users to a

vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

Three ﬂashes

Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of resistance;

the corresponding direction indicators will flash

3 times.

This function can be used at any speed,

but it is particularly useful for changing

lane on fast roads.

F

Lower the lighting control stalk fully when

moving to the left.

Raise the lighting control stalk fully when

moving to the right.

F

Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

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).

They can operate with the ignition off.

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps

come on automatically.

They switch off automatically the first time you

accelerate.

F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

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Horn

Under-inﬂation detection

Audible warning to alert other road users to an

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

imminent danger.

The system monitors the pressures in the four

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

tyres, once the vehicle is moving.

It compares the information given by the four

wheel speed sensors with reference values,

which must be reinitialised every time the

tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel

changed.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one

or more tyres.

The inflation pressures defined for

your vehicle can be found on the tyre

pressure label.

For more information on the

identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle

stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of

less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate

speeds).

The under-inflation detection system

does not replace the need for vigilance

on the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

check the tyre pressures (including the

spare wheel) every month as well as

before a long journey.

F

Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.

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Otherwise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to

the pressures shown on the label.

Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs

road holding, extends braking distances

and causes premature tyre wear,

particularly under arduous condition

(high loading, high speed, long journey).

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Under-inflation alert

Reinitialisation

This is given by fixed illumination of

It is necessary to reinitialise the system every

time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and

after changing one or more wheels.

A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's

side, gives a reminder of this.

F

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare

wheel (depending on equipment),

this warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and, depending on

equipment, the display of a message.

or

F

if you have a compressor, such as the one

in the temporary puncture repair kit, check

the pressures of the four tyres when cold,

F

Reduce speed immediately, avoid

excessive steering movements and sudden

braking.

or

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe

to do so.

F

if it is not possible to make this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced

speed.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always cause visible bulging of the tyre.

Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual

check.

The alert is maintained until the system

is reinitialised.

Before reinitialising the system, ensure

that the pressures of the four tyres are

correct for the use of the vehicle and in

line with the recommendations on the

tyre pressure label.

The under-inflation detection system

does not give a warning if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

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The system is reinitialised with the ignition

on and the vehicle stationary, via the vehicle

configuration menu.

Vehicles without audio or

navigation system

Vehicles with audio system

F

Press the MENU button for access to the

main menu.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select

the Veh config menu, then confirm by

pressing the OK button.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select

"Reinit inflat", then confirm by pressing

the OK button.

Select "yes" or "no" then press OK.

A message is displayed asking you to

confirm the instruction.

F

Press the MENU button for access to the

main.

F

Press the "5" or "6" button to select

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the "Tyre pressures", menu then the

"Reinitialisation" menu, then confirm by

pressing the OK button.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select the

menu, "Personalisation-configuration"

then confirm by pressing the buttonOK.

Press the "5" or "6" button to select the

"Define vehicle parameters", menu, then

confirm by pressing the OK button.

A message confirms the reinitialisation.

F

The new pressure settings registered are

considered to be reference values by the

system.

F

Confirm by pressing the OK button.

Conform then quit the menu.

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Operating fault

Snow chains

The system does not have to be

reinitialised after fitting or removing

snow chains.

The flashing and then fixed illumination of the

under-inflation warning lamp accompanied

by illumination of the Service warning lamp

indicates a fault with the system.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the

tyres is no longer assured.

The under-inflation alert is only

dependable if the system has been

reinitialised with all four tyres inflated to

the correct pressures.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Before doing anything to the system,

the pressures of the four tyres must be

checked and the system reinitialised.

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Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help

Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you

to obtain the optimum braking pressure more

quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

you to obtain optimum braking in complete

Operating fault

safety in emergency situations:

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

emergency braking assistance (EBA).

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.

Anti-lock braking system

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.

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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Activation

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

The anti-lock braking system comes into

operation automatically when there is a risk of

wheel lock.

In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Normal operation of the ABS may make itself

felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

When braking in an emergency, press

very firmly without releasing the

pressure.

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Trajectory control systems

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

and dynamic stability

control (DSC)

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

The illumination of this warning lamp

comes in the instrument panel and in

the button, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the multifunction

screen, indicates a fault in these systems.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

The electronic stability control acts on the brake

of one or more wheels and on the engine to keep

the vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver,

qualified workshop.

Deactivation

The DSC/ASR systems offer

within the limits of the laws of physics.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

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

DSC and ASR systems, so that the wheels can

move freely and regain grip.

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.

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.

F

Press the button, located in the centre of

the dashboard.

Illumination of the indicator lamp in the button

indicates that the DSC and ASR 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).

F

Press the 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

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

F

To lower the attachment point, squeeze the

control A and slide it downwards.

To raise the attachment point, slide the

control A upwards.

F

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Unfastening

Seat belt not fastened /

unfastened warning lamp

F

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

F

Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F

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

F

Raise the grip A to its maximum height.

F

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), 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.

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.

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2^ndrow rear centre seat belt

The seat belt for the rear centre seat of the

2^ndrow is incorporated at the rear left of the roof.

Installation

Removal and storing

F

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.

F

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.

F

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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Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers use

the seat belts correctly and that they are all

fastened before setting off.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

Recommendations for children

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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.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

For more information on child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,

always fasten your seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

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.

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be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it does not

twist,

-

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.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's

seat belts, 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.

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 the strap firmly and

then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

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Airbags

General information

Front airbags

System designed to contribute towards improving

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 seat belts fitted with force limiters (all except

the centre rear passenger belt).

If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors

record and analyse the front and side impacts

sustained in the impact detection zones:

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.

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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,

in the case of a minor or rear impact or in

certain roll-over conditions, the airbags

may not be deployed; the seat belt alone

contributes towards ensuring your protection

in these situations.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Deployment of one or more of the

airbags 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.

The noise of detonation related to the

deployment of one or more airbags may

result in a slight loss of hearing for a

short time.

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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.

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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

"rearward 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, you must 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.

F

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch 1,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

F

then, remove the key keeping the switch

in this position.

Reactivation

When you remove the rearward facing child

seat, with the ignition off, 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.

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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Lateral airbags

Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact

in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,

between the hip and the shoulder.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

System which contributes towards improving

the protection of the driver and passengers

(with the exception of the rear centre

passenger) in the event of a serious side

impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the

side of the head.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

Deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same

time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the

event of a serious side impact applied to all or

part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular

to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a

horizontal plane and directed from the outside

towards the inside of the vehicle.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Deployment

A lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the

event of a serious side impact applied to all or

part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular

to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a

horizontal plane and directed from the outside

towards the inside of the vehicle.

The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and

shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the corresponding door trim panel.

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Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Front airbags

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object...), nor fix or attach anything close to

the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this

could cause injuries during their deployment.

Never modify the original definition of your

vehicle, particularly in the area directly

around the airbags.

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part

of the wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.

Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

Do not fit or attach anything to the steering wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries with

deployment of the airbags.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen or broken into, have the airbag

systems checked.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags.

For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a

CITROËN dealer.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

For more information on accessories, refer to the corresponding section.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chest

or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when an

airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The

bag inflates almost instantly (within a few

milliseconds) then deflates within the same

time discharging the hot gas via openings

provided for this purpose.

Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the curtain

airbag is deployed.

If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.

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Safety for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Second Generation (2013-2017)

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