CITROEN C3 Picasso 2011 User guide

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Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the
equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifications for the country in which it is
sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specific warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
We draw your attention to the following...
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
refer to the page indicated
K
e
y
contributes to the protection of the environment
additional information
safety warning

2
CO
NTENT
S
I
nstrument
p
anel
2
2
I
ndicator and warnin
g
lamps
2
3
I
ndicators
3
1
A
d
j
ustment buttons 3
4
Ve
nt
ila
t
io
n
4
5
Rear screen demist
/
defrost
4
7
H
eat
i
n
g
4
7
M
anual air conditionin
g
4
7
D
ua
l
-zone
digi
ta
l
a
i
r con
di
t
i
on
i
n
g
4
9
S
cented air freshener
5
1
F
ront seats
5
2
Rear seats
5
4
Mi
rrors
5
6
S
teerin
g
wheel ad
j
ustment
5
7
3
- COMFORT 45
Î
57
R
emote contro
l
k
e
y
5
8
Win
do
w
co
ntr
o
l
s
6
2
Doors
6
4
B
oo
t
6
6
Panoramic sunroof
6
7
Fue
l t
a
nk
6
8
M
isfuel prevention
(
Diesel
)
7
0
4
- ACCESS 58
Î
70
Ligh
t
i
n
g
contro
l
s
7
1
H
eadlamp ad
j
ustment
7
4
Wi
per contro
l
s
7
5
C
ourtes
y
lamps
7
8
B
oot
l
amp
7
9
5 - VI
S
IBILITY 71
Î
7
9
C
onventional child seats
9
0
I
SO
FIX child seats
9
5
C
hild lock
9
8
7 - CHILD
SAFETY 90
Î
9
8
FAMILIARISATION 4
Î
19
1 - MONITORIN
G
22
Î
3
4
S
creens with audio e
q
ui
p
ment 3
5
T
r
i
p computer
4
2
2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREEN
S
35
Î
44
Front fittin
g
s
8
0
R
ear
fi
ttin
g
s
8
4
B
oot fittin
g
s
8
7
6 - FITTING
S
80
Î
89
ECO-DRIVING 20
Î
21

3
CO
NTENT
S
Direction indicators
9
9
H
azard warnin
g
lamps
9
9
H
orn
9
9
Emer
g
enc
y
or assistance call 1
0
0
B
rakin
g
assistance s
y
stems 1
0
0
Tra
j
ector
y
control s
y
stems 1
0
1
Front seat belts 1
0
2
Airba
g
s 1
0
6
8
-
S
AFETY
99
Î
10
9
Parkin
g
brake 1
1
0
6
-speed manual
g
earbox 1
1
0
Gear efficienc
y
indicator 1
1
1
6
-speed electronic
g
earbox
sy
stem 1
1
2
H
ill
s
t
a
rt
ass
i
s
t 1
1
5
S
top
&
S
tart 1
1
6
Sp
eed limiter 1
1
9
C
ruise control 12
1
R
ear parkin
g
sensors 12
3
9
- DRIVING 110
Î
12
4
B
o
nn
e
t 1
2
6
Runnin
g
out of fuel
(
Diesel
)
1
2
6
Petrol en
g
ines 1
2
8
Diesel en
g
ines 1
2
9
C
heckin
g
levels 13
0
C
hecks 1
3
1
10 - CHECK
S
125
Î
13
2
Temporar
y
puncture repair kit 13
3
C
han
g
in
g
a wheel 13
8
C
han
g
in
g
a bulb 1
4
2
C
han
g
in
g
a
f
use 1
4
8
Batter
y
1
5
5
Ener
gy
econom
y
mode 1
5
7
C
han
g
in
g
a wiper blade 1
5
7
Towin
g
the vehicle 1
5
8
Towin
g
a trailer 16
0
F
ittin
g
roo
f
bars 16
1
A
ccessories 1
6
2
11 - PRA
C
TI
C
AL
INFORMATION 133
Î
163
Petrol en
g
ines 16
4
Petrol wei
g
hts 16
5
L
P
G
en
g
ines 16
6
L
PG wei
g
hts 16
7
Diesel en
g
ines 16
8
Diesel wei
g
hts 16
9
Dim
e
n
s
i
o
n
s
1
7
0
Identification markin
g
s 1
7
1
12 - TE
C
HNI
C
AL
D
AT
A
164
A
Î
17
1
A
UDIO
a
nd
T
ELEMATIC
S
172
Î
22
8
A
LPHABETI
C
AL
INDEX
22
9
Î
23
2
Emer
g
enc
y
or assistance 1
7
3
My
Wa
y
1
7
5
Audio s
y
stem 2
0
7

Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, the headlamps remain
on briefly to make your exit from the vehicle easier
when the light is poor.
73, 74
ASR and ESP systems
These systems are linked to assure the
directional stability of the vehicle within
the limits of the laws of physics.
101
Panoramic glass sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility
and light in the passenger compartment.
67
Rear parking sensors
This system warns you if an obstacle is
detected behind the vehicle when re-
versing.
123
EXTERI
O
R
Sto
p
& Start
This system puts the
engine temporarily into
standby during stops
in the traffic (red lights,
traffic jams, etc...). The
engine restarts auto-
matically as soon as you
want to move off. The
Stop & Start system re-
duces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and
the noise level when sta-
tionary.
116

5
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Remote control key
A. Unfolding/Folding the key.
Locking
(press once; fixed lighting of
the direction indicators).
Deadlocking
(press twice in succession;
fixed lighting of the direction
indicators).
Sunroof blinds
Lift the handle of the blind concerned
and release.
Each blind is fitted with a roller in which
it is stored when released.
Unlocking of the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
58 67
Fuel tank
68
1. Opening the fuel filler flap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler
cap.
O
PENIN
G
Capacity of the tank:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 48 litres (Diesel),
- (depending on version: approxi-
mately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).

6
Boo
t
2-position adjustable boot
This 2-position adjustable boot floor
permits:
-
the volume of the boot to be maximised,
- the boot to be partitioned (storing of
the rear parcel shelf...),
- the floor to be levelled from the boot
opening to the front seats, when the
rear bench seat is in folded and fully
back.
1. Unlocking the vehicle.
2. Opening the boot.
66 88
A. Interior bonnet release.
B. Exterior safety catch.
C. Bonnet stay.
126
Bonnet
O
PENIN
G

7
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
This system allows you to set a different
level of comfort for the driver and front pas-
senger. It then controls this level automati-
cally relative to the ambient conditions.
49
Cruise control/speed limiter
These two functions control the speed
of the vehicle in relation to the value
that you have programmed.
119/121
Scented air freshener
This air freshener diffuser diffuses the fra-
grance that you have selected throughout
the passenger compartment by means of
its location in the ventilation system.
51
Audio and communication systems
These systems benefit from the latest tech-
nology: MP3 compatible audio system,
MyWay audio and navigation system, auxil-
iary sockets, emergency or assistance call.
173

8
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.
IN
S
TR
U
MENT
S
AND
CO
NTR
O
L
S

9
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
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.
IN
S
TR
U
MENT
S
AND
CO
NTR
O
L
S

1
0
Driver’s seat adjustment
Forwards-backwards
52
Seat back angleHeight
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY

11
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Steering wheel adjustment
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Front seat additional adjustments
Head restraint height
57
Armrest
A. Releasing the armrest.
B. Adjusting the armrest.
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY

12
Door mirror adjustment
This operates with the ignition on.
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.
Rear view mirror adjustment
1. Selection of the "day" position of the
mirror.
2. Mirror adjustment.
Front seat belt
1. Fastening.
2. Height adjustment.
57 102
Folding the mirrors
When parking, the mirrors can be folded
manually or electrically.
56
S
ITTIN
G
CO
MF
O
RTABLY

1
3
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
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.
Direction indicators
Switching on "AUTO"
)Press the stalk down and release it.
Ring B: rear wiper
71 76
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
or
Front and rear foglamps. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
75
Wipers
Switching off "AUTO"
)Push the stalk up and return it to po-
sition "0".
77
99
"Motorway" function
Push the lighting stalk up or down, with-
out passing the point of resistance; the
corresponding direction indicators will
flash three times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful when chang-
ing lane on high-speed roads.

14
Digital air conditioning: we recommend use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button, after selecting the
desired level of comfort.
Recommended interior settings
VENTILATI
O
N
I require...
Heating or Manual Air Conditioning
Air distribution Air flow Air recirculation/
Intake of outside air Temperature Manual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING

1
5
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
Translucent digital instrument panel Switch panels
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 in-
dicator should display "OIL OK" for
a few seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the
levels which are low.
Illumination of the indicator lamp indi-
cates the status of the corresponding
function.
A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
101
B. Deactivation of the rear parking sen-
sors.
124
C. Central locking.
65
D.
Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.
117
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
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.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
relevant page.
Warning lamps
22 23
M
O
NIT
O
RIN
G

1
6
Passenger’s front airbag Electric child lock
1. Insert the key.
2. Select the position:
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear fac-
ing" child seat,
"ON" (activation), with front passen-
ger or "forwards facing" child seat.
3. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position. Illumination of the indicator lamp Aindi-
cates that the electric child lock is on.
A. Front and/or rear seat belts not fas-
tened/unfastened warning lamp.
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 deactivat-
ed warning lamp.
H. Passenger’s front airbag activated
warning lamp.
Seat belts and passenger’s front airbag
103107 98
PA
SS
EN
G
ER
S
AFETY

17
FAMILIARI
S
ATI
ON
DRIVIN
G
S
AFELY
This 6-speed gearbox offers the choice of
the comfort of automated operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.
1. Gear lever.
2. "-" steering mounted control paddle.
3. "+" steering mounted control paddle.
The gear engaged or the driving mode
selected appears in the instrument pan-
el screen.
N. Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 to 6. Gears engaged.
AUTO. Automated mode.
)Select position Nand 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,
or
engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1towards position R.
)Release the parking brake.
)Progressively release the foot brake,
then accelerate away.
6-speed electronic
g
earbox s
y
stem Displa
y
in the instrument panel Movin
g
off
112

1
8
The system is reactivated auto-
matically at every new start using
the key.
Before refuelling or doing any-
thing under the bonnet, you
must switch off the ignition using
the key.
DRIVIN
G
S
AFELY
Goin
g
into en
g
ine STOP mode
- gear lever in position Aor M, when
you release the brake pedal,
- or gear lever in position Nand brake
pedal released, when you change to
position Aor M,
- or when you engage reverse.
ST
O
P
&
START
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine au-
tomatically goes into standby with the
6-speed electronic gearbox system:
- at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or
when you put the gear lever in posi-
tion N.
The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine restarts auto-
matically with a 6-speed elec-
tronic gearbox system:
In some circumstances STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO" warn-
ing lamp flashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.
116
In some circumstances START mode
may be invoked automatically; the
"ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few
seconds, then goes off.
117
Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time
by pressing the "ECO OFF" button; the
warning lamp in the button comes on.
117