CITROEN C4 PICASSO User guide

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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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.
Happy motoring!
Key
safety warning
We draw your attention to the following...
contributes to the protection of the
environment
programming a function with the
configuration menu
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.
additional information
refer to the page indicated

CONTENTS
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Monochrome screen A 49
Monochrome screen C 51
Colour screen 55
Trip computer 57
2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENS 49 60
Ventilation 61
Manual air conditioning 63
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 65
Front demist - defrost 69
Rear screen demist - defrost 69
Front seats 70
Rear seats 75
Mirrors 76
Steering wheel adjustment 78
3 - COMFORT 61 78
Remote control key 79
Alarm 88
Doors 90
Boot 91
Electric windows 92
Panoramic sunroof 94
Fuel tank 95
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 97
4 - ACCESS 79 97
Lighting controls 98
Automatic illumination of headlamps 102
Welcome lighting 103
Headlamp adjustment 104
Directional lighting 105
Wiper controls 107
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 108
Courtesy lamps 110
Interior mood lighting 111
Boot lamp 111
5 - VISIBILITY 98 111
Interior fittings 112
Centre consoles 115
Front armrest 116
Boot fittings 121
Luggage cover
(enterprise version) 124
6 - FITTINGS 112 124
Instrument panels 28
Rev counter 31
Warning and indicator lamps 32
Indicators 43
Time and units 46
Customisation 48
FAMILIARISATION 4 25
1 - MONITORING 28 48
Child seats 125
Deactivating the passenger's front
airbag 127
ISOFIX child seats 134
Child lock 138
7 - CHILD SAFETY 125 138
ECO-DRIVING 26 27

CONTENTS
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Direction indicators 139
Hazard warning lamps 139
Horn 139
Braking assistance systems 140
Trajectory control systems (ESP) 141
Emergency or assistance call 142
Front seat belts 143
Airbags 146
8 - SAFETY 139 149
Electric parking brake 150
Manual parking brake 157
Manual gearbox 157
Electronic gearbox 158
Automatic gearbox 161
Hill start assist 164
Gear efficiency indicator 165
Tyre under-inflation detection 166
Stop & Start 168
Lane departure warning system 171
Blind spot sensors 172
Speed limiter 176
Cruise control 178
Parking space sensors 180
Parking sensors 182
9 - DRIVING 150 183
Bonnet 185
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 186
Petrol engines 187
Diesel engines 188
Checking levels 189
Checks 191
10 - CHECKS 184 192
Temporary puncture repair kit 193
Changing a wheel 198
Snow chains 202
Changing a bulb 203
Changing a fuse 209
12 V battery 213
Energy economy mode 216
Changing a wiper blade 216
Fitting roof bars 217
Very cold climate screen 217
Towing the vehicle 218
Towing a trailer 220
Audio pre-equipment 221
Accessories 222
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 193 223
Petrol engines 224
Petrol weights 225
Diesel engines 226
Diesel weights 227
Dimensions 230
Identification markings 231
12 - TECHNICAL
DATA 224 232
Emergency or assistance 233
eMyWay 235
Audio system 289
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 233 322
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 327 331
VISUAL SEARCH 323 326

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EXTERIOR
Parking sensors
This system measures the size of a
free parking space between two ve-
hicles or obstacles.
180
Stop & Start system
This system puts the engine temporar-
ily on standby during stops in the traf-
fic (traffic lights, traffic jams, etc...). The
engine restarts automatically as soon
as you want to move off. The Stop &
Start system allows reductions of fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions,
as well as noise levels when stationary.
168
Welcome lighting
This additional exterior and interior
lighting, controlled remotely, makes
your approach to the vehicle easier
when the light is poor.
103
Directional lighting
This lighting automatically provides
additional visibility when cornering.
105
Cornering lighting
At low speed, this lighting automati-
cally provides additional visibility
when cornering, at junctions, when
parking... making use of the corre-
sponding front foglamp.
106

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FAMILIARISATION
EXTERIOR
Blind spot sensors
In certain conditions, this system de-
tects the presence of a vehicle in the
blind spot. It informs you by means of a
warning lamp in the corresponding door
mirror.
172
Under-inflation detection
This system continuously monitors the
pressures in the tyres and alerts you in
the event of under-inflation.
166
Panoramic sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibility
and light in the passenger compartment.
94
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system, consisting
of a compressor and a sealant cartridge,
for the temporary repair of a tyre.
193

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OPENING
2-button remote control 3-button remote control Welcome lighting
A. Unfolding / Folding the key
(first press this button).
79, 81
A. Folding/unfolding the key
(first press this button).
80, 81
When a sensor detects a low level of
light, the remote switching on of the
dipped beam headlamps, the side-
lamps and the side spotlamps makes
your approach to the vehicle easier.
Complete or selective unlock-
ing of the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
Normal locking
(press once; fixed lighting of
the direction indicators).
Complete or selective unlocking
of the vehicle
(rapid flashing of the direction
indicators).
Opening the windows
(hold until the desired level is reached).
Selective unlocking of the boot.
Normal locking
(press once; fixed lighting of
the direction indicators).
Closing the windows
(hold until the desired level is reached).
In the same way, the passenger compart-
ment lighting, such as the courtesy lamps
and the footwell lamps, comes on.
103

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FAMILIARISATION
OPENING
Boot
2-button remote control
3-button remote control
Fuel tank Panoramic sunroof
1. Unlocking the vehicle.
2. Opening the boot.
79, 91
1. Selective unlocking of the boot.
2. Opening the boot.
80, 91
A. Opening the fuel filler flap.
Capacity of the fuel tank: approximately
60 litres.
1. Opening the blind (four positions
possible).
2. Closing the blind (initial position).
95
94

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INTERIOR
Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.
111
Electronic gearbox
This system offers driving combining
a fully automatic mode and a manual
mode.
158
Electric parking brake
It combines the functions of auto-
matic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release when
moving off.
Manual application and release re-
mains possible.
150
Audio and communication systems
These systems benefit from the following
technologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation sys-
tem with colour screen, auxiliary sockets.
Radio
289
eMyWay satellite navigation system
235
Massage system
This system provides a lumbar
massage for a period of 60 minutes.
The massage is done in 6 cycles of
10 minutes duration each.
73

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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Cruise control / speed limiter switches.
2. Controls for optional functions.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Lighting and direction indicator con-
trol stalk.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver's airbag.
Horn.
7. Controls for audio and telematic
system.
8. Controls for Bluetooth system or
telephone.
9. Bonnet release.
10. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
11. Fusebox.
12. Manual headlamp height adjustment
Lower side switch panel.
13. Fuel filler flap opening button.
Upper side switch panel.
14. Side adjustable air vent.
15. Front side window demisting vent.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Steering lock and ignition.
2. Steering mounted control paddles
for the electronic gearbox.
3. Wiper / screenwash / trip computer
control stalk.
4. Speaker (tweeter).
5. Windscreen demisting vent.
6. Sunshine sensor.
7. Passenger's airbag.
8. Glove box / Audio/video sockets /
Passenger's airbag deactivation
switch.
9. Heated seat control.
10. Lumbar massage control.
11. Electric parking brake.
12. Gear lever, electronic gearbox.
13. Large multifunctional storage unit.

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FAMILIARISATION
ROOF CONSOLES - CENTRE CONSOLES
A. Rear view mirror.
B. Emergency call / Warning lamps
display for front passenger's airbag
and seat belt / Assistance call.
C. Courtesy lamp / Map reading
lamps / Interior mood lighting.
D. Microphone for audio and telematic
system.
E. Panoramic sunroof blind control.
1. Central adjustable air vents.
2.
Monochrome screen and small storage
box with flap or colour screen.
3. Audio system or eMyWay satellite
navigation system.
4. Central switch panel.
5. Heating / air conditioning controls.
6. USB port / auxiliary Jack socket /
12 V accessory socket.
7. Gear lever, manual or automatic
gearbox.
8. Manual parking brake
9. Large open storage or front armrest.

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SITTING COMFORTABLY
Driver's seat
Forwards-backwards Height
Manual adjustment
70
Electric adjustment
71
Seat backrest angle

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FAMILIARISATION
SITTING COMFORTABLY
Front seats
Head restraint height and angle
Lumbar
Other functions
available...
Lumbar massage.
Storing driving positions (driver's
electric seat).
Heated seats.
Steering wheel adjustment
Front armrest
73
1. Release the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
78
For your comfort, the front armrest can
be adjusted for longitudinal position
and for height, depending on version.
It also has a storage compartment; this
may be equipped with a 230 V / 50 Hz
socket.
116, 117
72
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried
out when stationary.

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SITTING COMFORTABLY
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A. Selection of the mirror to be adjusted.
B. Adjustment of the position of the
mirror in the four directions.
C. De-selection of the mirror.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
1. Selection of the "day" position of the
mirror.
2. Adjustment of the mirror.
78
Automatic day/night model
A. Brightness detection in automatic
day/night mode.
B. Adjustment of the mirror.
78
Front seat belts
1. Fastening the buckle.
2. Height adjustment.
143
Other functions
available...
Folding / Unfolding.
Automatic tilting of the mirror in
reverse gear for parking.
Blind spot sensors.
76

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FAMILIARISATION
SEEING CLEARLY
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Direction indicators
Three flashes
Press the lighting stalk up or down
once, without passing the point of re-
sistance; 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.
Wipers
Stalk A: windscreen wipers
Switching "AUTO" on / off
Press the stalk downwards and re-
lease.
Ring B: rear wiper
99
Raise or lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance; the correspond-
ing direction indicators will flash for as
long as the stalk remains in this position.
139 109
Lighting off.
Rear foglamp. Park.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped / main beam headlamps.
or
Front and rear foglamps.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
107
108

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VENTILATION
Recommended interior settings
Digital air conditioning: we recommend use of one of the three fully automatic modes by pressing the "AUTO" button.
I require...
Manual Air Conditioning
Air distribution Air flow Air recirculation /
Intake of outside air Temperature Manual A/C
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING

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FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING
Instrument panels Warning lamps Central switch panel
A. With the ignition on, the bars indi-
cate the level of fuel remaining.
B. With the engine running, its associ-
ated low level warning lamp should
go off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level indi-
cator should show for a few seconds
that the level is OK or correct, de-
pending on version.
28
1. With the ignition on, the orange and
red warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these
warning lamps should go off.
32
A. Make an emergency call.
142, 233
B. Access to CITROËN services.
142, 233
C. Hazard warning.
139
D. Central locking.
86
E. Black panel (black screen).
47
If the levels are not correct, top up the
levels which are low.
If warning lamps remain on, refer to the
page concerned.

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MONITORING
Side switch panel Multifunction steering wheel
Cruise control / speed limiter
controls
178, 176
Optional function controls
1. Black panel (black screen).
47
2. Dashboard lighting dimmer.
47
3. Courtesy lamp on / off.
110
or
Parking space sensors.
180
Audio system controls
238, 291
Bluetooth system or telephone
controls
238, 291
Illumination of the lamp indicates the
state of the system.
A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR
system.
141
B. Deactivation of the parking sensors.
183
C. Deactivation of the Stop & Start
system.
169
D. Activation of the blind spot sensor
system.
172
E. Activation of the lane departure
warning system.
171
F. Deactivation of the volumetric alarm
protection.
88