CITROEN GRAND C4 PICASSO 2009-2010 User manual

01/10/2009 - 30/09/2010
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Panoramic glass roof
81
Xenon directional
headlamps
Whether on dipped or main
beam, this function allows the
lighting to follow the direction
of the road ahead. 88
Opening rear screen 80
Pneumatic rear suspension
Thisenhancesdrivingcomfortand
maintains a constant body height,
whatever the vehicle load. 155
Exterior side spotlamps
These light up the zones fac-
ing the driver’s and passenger’s
doors. 87
Front/rear parking
assistance
Sensors, located in the
bumpers, detect obstacles.
153
Parking space sensor
This measures the size of a
space and advises whether or
not parking is possible. 149
Exterior rear view mirrors
With electric foldback.
Automatically tilts in reverse
gear. 66
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A. Central locking
B. Unlocking
C. Guide-me-home lighting
D. Key release/storage
Press control A, located on the switch
panel to the left of the dashboard. The
fuel fl ap automatically opens up fully.
Insert the nozzle so as to push in the
metal fl ap B.
Push the fuel fl ap to close it.
After switching off the ignition, con-
trol Ais only active for a few minutes.
If necessary, switch on the ignition
again to reactivate it.
Bonnet stay:
detach the stay and
pivot it
upwards to insert it into the notch.
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Bonnet opening/closing
To unlock, pull the control located under
the dashboard towards you.
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Opening
Using the multifunction screen, you can
choose from the following options when
opening your vehicle with the remote
control:
- either all of the doors and the tail-
gate,
- or the driver’s door with a fi rst press,
then all of the other doors with a
second press.
To close: move the stay back to
its initial position, lower the bon-
net, then allow it to slam shut at
the end of its travel.
OPENING
Remote control key Fuel tank
Capacity: approximately 60 litres.
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This opening gives easy access to the
boot, even if you are parked close to a
wall or to another vehicle.
Opening rear screen
Opening
Press control 2. The handhold 4is
in line with the rear wiper.
Closing
Lower the rear screen.
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Press control 1.
You cannot open the tailgate if the rear
screen is already open.
Lower the tailgate, using one of the
handholds 3, located on the interior
tailgate trim.
Past the balancing point, allow the
tailgate to close itself (do not assist
it or slow it down).
Load: 22 kg maximum.
The Modubox is composed of a shop-
ping trolley and a fl exible bag which can
be used independently of each other
depending on your needs.
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OPENING
Opening the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
Modubox
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CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso
Torch
Pneumatic rear
suspension
Allows the height of the rear
of the vehicle to be adjusted
Access to
spare wheel
Temporary puncture repair kit
Depending on model, the kit is located either in the boot well or in the compartment under the left hand
second-row passenger (open the fl ap by turning the screw a quarter turn).
This kit is a complete system for a temporary repair; it is made up of a compressor and a sealing product.
Luggage cover blind
Luggage cover
in two sections
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Refer also to the section "Practical information - § Changing a wheel". 170
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6-speed electronic gearbox
This offers a fully automatic mode, a
manual mode and an auto-sequential
mode which combines the advan-
tages of the automatic and manual
modes, using the paddles behind the
steering wheel. 134
Speed limiter/Cruise control
These functions control the speed of
the vehicle to the value that you have
programmed.
145, 147
Electric parking brake
For holding and releasing the vehicle.
Operation is automatic with manual
operation possible using the dash-
board control.
126
Scented air freshener
This diffuses the fragrance that you
have chosen throughout the passen-
ger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system. 5 5
Ambiance lighting
This soft lighting of the passenger
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Fold the concertina boards (1 2 3) ar-
ranged above each of the third-row
seats.
Pull on the black strap F, located on the
seat backrest.
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Before moving the third-row seats,
do not forget to lock in the rigid pan-
els fi rst (located at the base of the
second-row seat backrests).
Installing the seats
Put the three sections of the concertina
boards (1 2 3) to their vertical position,
then pull on the red strap G.
Before moving the third-row seats, return
the rigid panels to the upright position
and lock them.
Pull on control E, located at the top of
the second-row seats backrest.
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INTERIOR
Stowing the seats Access to third-row seats
Do not leave objects either on or un-
derneath the second-row seats when
you are folding them.
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Folding the seats
From the boot - whilst loading,
for example (CITROËN Grand
C4 Picasso)
Take care to attach the third-row pas-
senger seat belts to the rings provided
for this purpose.
Do not attach the belts to the load
anchorage points marked with a red
cross (see illustration above).
Stowing the tongue of the third-row
seat belt
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Advice on third-row passenger
seat belts
From outside
 Pull fi rmly upwards on strap C, as
indicated by the red arrow, to unlock
the seat; keep pulling until the seat
is fully folded.
Slide latch Aof the panel down-
wards, to unlock it.
Return the panel to the upright posi-
tion, then slide latch Aupwards to
lock it.
Beforedeployingtherigidpanels,check
that the second row seats are in their
fully rear position.
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GRAND C4 PICASSO
Having fi rstly folded the third-row
seats.
Pull on strap Dto unlock the re-
quired seat.
Repositioning the seats
Return the rigid panels of the second-
rowseatstotheirinitial(upright) position
and lock them in position (CITROËN
Grand C4 Picasso).
Raise the backrest and push it back-
wards until it locks in position.
Rigid panel
(CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso)
A rigid panel is attached to each second-
row seat backrest.
Unlocking/Locking the rigid panel
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SECOND - ROW SEATS
The 3 second-row seats are independ-
ent of each other and are all the same
width. They can all be adjusted to the
"comfort" position.
Placing a seat in the "comfort"
position
Returning the seat to its original position
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Longitudinal adjustment
Lift up control A, located at the front of
the seat, and adjust the seat into the
desired position.
Insert tongue Cinto the buckle on
the right, then insert the second
tongue Dinto the buckle on the left.
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"Comfort" position
Pull on strap B.
Thebackrest reclines andthe seat base
pivots slightly.
Pull on strap Band guide the seat
forwards.
Positioning the central seat belt
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13.Controls:
● Trip mileage recorder reset
button
● Lighting rheostat
● CHECK or COLOR (choice of
background colour)
● Personalisation
14.Warning lamps display (NaviDrive)
15.Central air vents
16.Electric parking brake
17.Instrument panel
18.Hazard warning lamps
19.Right hand upper storage
20.Front passenger’s airbag
21.Loudspeaker (Tweeter)
(right and left)
22.Passenger’s air conditioning
controls
23.Lower glovebox:
● Air freshener clips
● Various storage
24.Key switch:
● Front passenger’s airbag
activation/deactivation
25.Central locking button
26.Audio and telematics system
27.Scented air freshener
28.Refrigerated storage
29. 12 V accessories socket or USB port
30.Removable ashtray
31. 12 V accessories socket or lighter
32.ESP deactivation button
33.Ambiance lighting control
34.Steering lock - Ignition switch
35.Controls for multifunction screen
(on steering wheel)
36.Horn
37.Optional function controls
(on steering wheel)
38. Fusebox access fl ap
39.Controls:
● Fuel fl ap
● Parking assistance
● Lane departure warning system
● Volumetric alarm deactivation
● Headlamps adjustment
40.Bonnet release
1. Controls:
● Rear view mirrors
● Windows
● Child safety
2. Side air vent
3. Driver’s air conditioning controls
4. Controls:
● Lighting
● Direction indicators
● Front and rear foglamps
5. Paddles for automatic gearbox or
6-speed electronic gearbox
6. Cruise control and speed limiter
(controls on steering wheel)
7. Driver’s front airbag
8. Direction indicator warning lamps
9. Left hand upper storage
10.Audio and telematics system
controls on steering wheel
11. Selector for automatic gearbox or
6-speed electronic gearbox
12.Controls:
● Windscreen wipe
● Screen wash
● Rear screen wipe
● Trip computer
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Front seats
Head restraint
Backrest angle
Seat height adjustment
Lumbar support
Longitudinal adjustment
Armrest
Electric adjustmentsManual adjustments
58
Heated seat control (lo-
cated on the inside of the
front seats)
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1. Adjustment of seat height, angle
and longitudinal position
2. Adjustment of backrest angle and
lumbar support
3. Driver: memorisation of driving po-
sitions
The seats can also be adjusted on a
temporary basis:
- on opening one of the front doors,
- after switching on the ignition.
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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted for
height and reach.
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling le-
ver Atowards you.
Adjust the position of the steering
wheel then lock it pushing the lever fully
back.
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It automatically and progressively
changes between day use and night
use.
This operates with the ignition switched on.
From the driver’s seat, select the rear
view mirror by moving control 1to the
left or right, then adjust the rear view
mirror as required in four directions us-
ing control 2.
Demisting-defrosting of the rear view
mirrors is linked to that of the rear
screen.
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For safety reasons, these adjust-
ments must not be carried out whilst
driving.
Child monitoring mirror
This additional mirror 1allows you to
monitor the rear passengers. It can be
tilted to eliminate dazzle. Rear view mirrors foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the rear
view mirrors can be folded back either
manually or automatically.
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Automatic photochromic
interior rear view mirror Rear view mirrors adjustment
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Adjusting the seat belt height
To adjust the seat belt, squeeze the
control and slide it in the direction re-
quired.
11 8
From the driver’s seat position, the
controls located on the door are used
to operate the electric windows.
7 6
Slide the blind on the visor to the de-
sired position by pushing the area A.
The blinds are extended on the sun
visor rails.
Fold the visor downwards, to pre-
vent being dazzled.
Panoramic glass roof blind
Opening (positions 1to 9)
Closing (position 0)
The blind has an anti-pinch system.
8 1
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Electric windows controls Sliding sun visors
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Ring B
Ring D: rear screen wipe
Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe.
Fixed centred controls steering
wheel
Lighting stalk
Ring A
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Stalk C: windscreen wipe
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DRIVING
1. Off
2. Automatic lighting
3. Sidelamps
4. Dipped beam/Main beam
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp
Wiper stalk
1. Optional function controls
2. Cruise control/speed limiter and
parking space sensor
3. Audio system controls
4. Multifunction screen controls
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5. Horn
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6. Warning lamps for direction indica-
tors and vehicle lamps
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Switching on "AUTO" mode
Press the stalk down and release.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
Press the stalk up and return it to
position "0".
Automatic wipe must be reactivated
each time the vehicle is started.
Under certain climatic conditions
(low temperature, humid), the pres-
ence of condensation on the inner
surfaces of the headlamps and rear
lamps is not an indication of a fault;
this disappears afew minutes after
switching on the lamps.
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system
RReverse
NNeutral
AAutomatic mode
MManual mode
Using control paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-":
- gear changing in manual mode,
- temporary manual operation in auto-
matic mode.
PPark
RReverse
NNeutral
DAutomatic mode
M Sequential mode
Using control paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-":
- gear changing in sequential mode,
- temporary manual operation in auto-
matic mode.
Starting
Check that the selector 3is in neutral
(position N) .
 Press fi rmly on the brake pedal and
turn the ignition key.
134
Starting
Check that the selector 3 is in posi-
tion Por Nand turn the ignition key.
To exit position P, press on the brake
pedal before moving the selector.
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Electric parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the electric parking brake warn-
ing lamp P(red) is permanently on.
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, manually apply the
parking brake.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Parking space sensor
You can select this function by pressing
button A.
Once the space has been measured, the
system displays the following messages:
< 12 mph (20 km/h)
Parking possible
Parking diffi cult
Parking not advised
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Manual application/re-
lease of parking brake is possible
by operating control lever A.
When in automatic mode, it remains
possible to apply or release the parking
brake at any time:
To apply it, pull on the lever A.
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To release it, pull then release lever A.
Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle
is equipped with a system which keeps
it immobilised for about 2 seconds, the
approximate time it takes to move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
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Driver's and front passenger's control panel
Automatic air conditioning
Rear passengers' control panel
VENTILATION
1. Automatic comfort regulation.
2. Adjustment and display of driver's
temperature.
3. Adjustment of air blower speed.
Maintaining of ventilation with the
engine switched off (REST).
4. Adjustment and display of air distri-
bution.
5. Air recirculation.
6. Mode of adjustment for rear pas-
sengers.
7. Panel and buttons display mode
(black panel).
8. Demisting/defrosting of rear screen
and rear view mirrors.
9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of wind-
screen and windows.
10.Air conditioning.
11. Adjustment and display of front pas-
senger's temperature. 49, 54
12.Adjustment of air blower speed.
52
13.Temperature adjustment (no warm
air distribution).
14.Adjustment of air blower speed.
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Heating and manual air conditioning
Passenger's control panelDriver's control panel
VENTILATION
1. Adjustment and display of air blower
speed.
2. Adjustment and display of air distri-
bution.
3. Mode of adjustment of passenger's
temperature.
4. Air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning (not available in
heating version).
6. Demisting/defrosting of rear screen
and rear view mirrors.
7. Demisting/defrosting of windscreen
and windows.
8. Adjustment of blown air temperature.
47, 54
9. Adjustment of passenger's tempera-
ture on/off.
10.Adjustment of passenger's tempera-
ture.
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Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp
This warning lamp informs you
if the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s seat belt is not fastened
(depending on model), and if
the front passenger’s (depend-
ing on model) or the second-
row passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions
represent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened.
You can use electrical central locking or
unlocking by pressing on button A.
If one of the doors is open or is not
closed properly, central locking will not
work.
Tyre under-inflation detection
This function warns you if a tyre is de-
fl ated or punctured.
This system does not absolve the driver
of the need to regularly check the tyre
pressures.
The service warning lamp
lights up, and a vehicle outline
is displayed, accompanied by
a message and an audible
signal.
Under-infl ation warning
The STOP warning lamp lights
up, and a vehicle outline is dis-
played,accompaniedbya mes-
sage and an audible signal.
Puncture
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Anti-intrusion security
Once the function has been activated,
when starting the engine, the system
automatically locks the doors once you
reach approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
This function can be deactivated
by pressing button Afor more than
two seconds. 7 8
MONITORING
Locking from inside
Instrument panel
with multifunction screen A 2 4
with multifunction screen C 2 5
with NaviDrive multifunction screen
2 6
1. Instrument panel.
2. Multifunction screen.
3. Control buttons.
4. Warning lamps display zone.
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