ECO mode Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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M O N I T O R I N G
Seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp
This warning lamp informs you if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened (depend-ing on model), and if the front pas-senger’s (depending on model) or the second- and third-row passen-gers’ seat belts are unfastened. The lit up positions represent those whose seat belts are not fastened / unfastened.
Locking from inside
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 lock-ing will not work.
Anti-intrusion security
When starting the engine, the sys-tem automatically locks the doors once you reach approximately 10 km/h (approximately 6 mph).
Tyre defl ation detection
This function warns you if a tyre is defl 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 ve-hicle outline is displayed, accompanied by a mes-sage and a sound signal.
Defl ation warning
The STOP warning lamp lights up, and a vehicle outline is displayed, ac-companied by a message and a sound signal.
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Starting the engine
1. To start the engine, the selec-tor has to be in position N.
2.Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.
3. Action the starter.
4. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, A or M as desired.
5. Check, in the instrument pan-el, the position engaged.
6. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note : If the selector is not in po-sition N, and/or if the brake pedal is not pressed, the correspond-ing warning lamp(s) display and a message informs you that at least one of these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start, recommence the above pro-cedure.
Using the 6-speed electronic gearbox
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, move the selector to R.
Only attempt to change to reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic mode
To change to automatic mode, move the selector to A.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Manual mode activates when you move the selector to M.- Pull the lever “+” to change up a gear.- Pull the lever “-” to change down a gear.
When the engine is running, be-fore accelerating to move the ve-hicle, make sure that the position engaged on the selector grille or in the instrument panel is either : R, A or AM.Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running in R, A or AM.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an inadvertent attempt to engage reverse gear is made, the warning lamp N will fl ash and your vehicle will go automatically into neutral. To re-engage a gear, you have only to reposition the selector on A, Mor R.
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Neutral
Changing to neutral
To change to neutral, move the selector to N. If the vehicle is mov-ing, do not select this position even momentarily.

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This driving assistance device alerts you if you are wandering from your lane (continuous or dotted line marking on the road surface).
It is designed especially for use on motorways and dual carriage-ways, operating only at speeds above 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph).
Activation / Deactivation
A press on control A activates the function, the warning lamp on the control lights up.
A second press on control A de-activates the function, the warning lamp on the control goes out.
Whenever you start the engine, the mode (activated/deactivated), selected when you last switched off the engine, is retained.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete control of the ve-hicle.
Operation
Provided you are travelling at over 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph), if you cross a lane marking, you are alerted by a vibration within the cushion of your seat :
- oriented to the right for crossing a lane marking to the right,
- oriented to the left for crossing a lane marking to the left.
The system does not alert you while your direction indicator is o perating, nor for about 20 seconds after your direction indicator has stopped.
Note : In the event of an electronic malfunction, a message is displayed, the SERVICE warning lamp comes on and a sound signal is heard. Con-tact a CITROËN dealer. warning lamp warning
Observations : This device is designed to identify traffi c lane markings.
In certain specifi c instances, it may trigger an unwanted alert, for example when you cross a direction arrow or some other random marking.
The effectiveness of the system may be temporarily affected by condi tions external to the vehicle :
• Detection of lanes made diffi cult by:
- Markings that are worn or erased.
- Insuffi cient contrast with the surface of the road.

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Function active
If there is a malfunction, a message informs you of this and the “Dipped beams” warning lamp fl ashes.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
You are recommended to have both Xenon dual-function direction al headlamps changed if there has been a malfunction in either of them.
Function inactive
This function is associated with Xenon dual-function headlamps.
Whether on dipped beam or main beam, your headlamps follow the direction of the road ahead.
Lighting quality when driving round bends is considerably improved.
On vehicles equipped with day-time-running lamps (according to country), the function is acti-vated only if the lighting control is on main beam / dipped beam or AUTO (automatic lighting of head-lamps). If the control is in position 0, the function is not active.
Activation / Deactivation
The function can be activated / deactivated in the “Main men u”. See “Multifunction displays”.
When you start the engine, you retain the mode (activated or deactivated) that was selected when you last stopped the engine.
By default, this function is in activated mode.
Note : At zero or very low speed, or in reverse gear, this function is inactive.
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A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
1 - Automatic comfort regulation
A press on this button, confi rmed by the dis-play of the A/C warning lamp and of AUTO on the screen, provides automatic control, at the temperature selected, of all the following 5 functions :
- air fl ow,
- cabin temperature, on left hand side and right hand side,
- air distribution,
- air conditioning,
- automatic air recirculation.
For this facility to operate, it is recommended to keep all the air vents open.
Using the AUTO mode will prevent misting inside the vehicle in cold or humid weather.
Note : When starting from cold, in order to avoid a rush of cold air, the blower attains its optimum level progressively.
Manual resumption of one or more functions
It is possible to adjust each of the functions 4, 6 and 10 manually. The display of the "AUTO" function will then go off.
Resumption by the driver of the adjustment of cabin temperatures (for the front and rear passengers)
-A long press on this button will realign the tem-peratures for all passengers with the preferences of the driver.
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A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
(Function for retaining ventilation with the engine switched off : REST function, continued…)
Engine stopped, ignition switched on :- The displays will light up, with the air blower shown empty as long as the function is available.- A press on the REST button activates the function for a timing of just a few minutes. Two blades of the blower will fi ll to signify that the function is active.- It can be deactivated and reactivated during the timing.- At the end of the timing, the display will go off.
On stopping the engine :- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown em pty and the function can be activated for 30 seconds.- A press on the REST button during the next 30 sec-onds activates the function for a timing of several min-utes. The duration and availability of the function are variable according to the state of charge of the battery (a protection to guarantee engine starting). Two blower blades fi ll up to signify that the function is active. It re-mains active, even after the doors have been locked , until the end of the timing.- A further press before the end of the timing defi nitively stops the function.
Note : This button does not activate the air conditioning, only the air blowers. In the REST function, the air fl ow and distribution are controlled automatically and you c annot modify them.
4 - Adjustment of the air distribution- Press on button 4 so that the air fl ows scroll succes-sively on the display.
5 - Air recirculation
This button activates the recirculation of air within the passenger compartment and also has an automatic function.
The air distribution you have chosen is con-fi rmed by the lighting of the corresponding warning lamps in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
Entry of air in automatic mode (activated by default, in automatic comfort regulation)
Automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor. This analyses the air and isolates the passenger com-partment from the exterior as soon as it detects the presence of pollutants. Then it automatically activates recirculation of cabin air.
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Closing of the air inlet
- Press on button 5 to close off the entry of air from outside.2
Whilst retaining the other adjustments, this position enables the driver at any time to exclude any disa-greeable odours or fumes coming from outside the vehicle.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.
- Press once on button 5 to return to the initial status (entry of air in automatic mode).
Note : The airrecirculation can also be accessed by means of a press on the control located low down to one side of the steering wheel (see “Fixed centred controls steering wheel").
Entry of air (manual mode)
- Press on button 5 to activate entry of air from the outside. The warning lamp goes out. 3

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A Lounge version is available in the 5 seater model. This has two se-cond-row seats that are identical to the fi rst-row seats, providing greater comfort for rear passengers.
ADJUSTING THE SEATS
The seats have the following adjust-ments :
- head-restraint adjustment,
- backrest angle,
- greater longitudinal adjustment,
- height-adjustable armrests.
Refer to the page " FRONT SEATS - Manual adjustments " for the operation of the adjustment controls.
LUGGAGE COVER BEHIND
THE SEATS
A fl exible luggage cover positio-ned behind the second-row seats enables you to prevent objects from sliding under or between the second-two seats, as well as concealing the contents of your boot from outside view.
It is fi xed to the fl oor by two hooks located behind the seats and an-chored at special points on the rear pillars.
This fl exible luggage cover is mo-vable and can be rolled up for stowage behind the second-row seats.
SEAT BELTS
For safety reasons, always attach your seat belt before positioning the armrest between yourself and the door.
STORAGE POCKETS
Two storage pockets are located on the insides of the Lounge ver-sion seats.
F E A T U R E S O F T H E 4 S E A T E R
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B U T T O N C O N T R O L S
AOn / Off.Volume adjust.
BCD eject.
CCD aperture.
DSOURCEOne press : Selection of sound source (Radio, CD, CD changer).
EBAND/AST
Short press : Selection of frequency bands and memory banks.Long press : Automatic pre-set function (Autostore).
FCall-up of audio adjustments :Sound ambiences, bass, treble, loudness, fade, balance, speed-sensitive volume.speed-sensitive volume.
GLIST
Radio source :- Short press : Display of the list of radio stations available (30 maximum).- Long press : Update of list of stations.CD source : Display of list of tracks of the CD.
HESCShort press : Cancel the current operation or delete a super-imposed display.Long press : Return to the permanent display.
ITA/PTYShort press : TA function (road information).Long press : PTY function (eélection of programme type).
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Radio source : Manual search of higher frequencies.CD/MP3 changer source : Selection of the previous CD/CD-cover.Other sources : Scrolling in the Main Menu.
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Radio source : Automatic search of higher frequencies.CD source, CD changer source and MP3 source :Forward search for tracks.- Long press : Fast forward with accelerated sound.Other sources : In the menus, choice of your adjustments.If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system : Selection of characters.
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Button for validation and activation/deactivation of certain functions.If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system : Answer call, end call.
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Radio source : Manual search of lower frequencies.CD/MP3 changer source : Selection of the next CD/CD-cover.Other sources : Scrolling in the Main Menu.
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Radio source : Automatic search of lower frequencies.CD source, CD changer source and MP3 source :Reverse search for tracks.- Long press : Rewind with accelerated sound.Other sources : In the menus, choice of your adjustments.If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system : Selection of characters.
OMENUDisplay of the Main Menu.In certain countries, this control is deactivated while the vehicle is moving.
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Radio source :- Short press : Recall of pre-set stations.- Long press : Memorisation.CD changer source : Selecting a CD.
QMUTE- First press : Temporary sound pause.- Second press : Restoration of sound.
RMODESelection of the type of information displayed.
SCD changer.

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Technical specifi cations
Your Bluetooth compatible radio possesses :
-3 wavebands (MW/LW/FM).
-Dual tuner with RDS EON PTY, display of the PS name, RDS programme search, TA traffi c informa-tion, 24 pre-selections (18 FM - 6 MW/LW), automatic memorisation of the AST strongest stations.
-An MP3- compatible CD reader.
-Audio power of 4 x 35 W.
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C O N T R O L S A T T H E S T E E R I N G W H E E L
The controls at the steering wheel give you access to certain functions, without you needing to use the radio-CD control panel.
1VOL +Volume increase
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Radio source :Short press : Automatic search of higher frequencies.CD and CD changer source :Short press : Forward search for tracks.Long press : Fast forward with accelerated sound.
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Radio source :Scrolling of pre-set stations.CD and MP3 source :Search of the track.CD changer source :Selection of next or previous CD.
4VOL -Volume decrease.
5MuteFirst press : Temporary sound pause.Second press : Restoration of sound.
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Access to the main menu to activate/deactivate or choose the adjustments for your vehicle.In certain countries, this control is deactivated while the vehicle is moving.
7OK
In a menu, a list, an alphabet :Validation of the function, the element or the value chosen.If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system : Answer call, end call
8Selection of the next or previous elements of a menu in a screen, a list, an alphabet.
9ESCShort press : Cancellation of the current operation.Long press : Return to the permanent display.
10MODESelection of type of information displayed on the right of the screen and, for screen A, choice of activation/deactivation of functions and adjustments.
11If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system : Press : Display of the “Directory” menu.
12If your vehicle has the Bluetooth system :Press : Activation of voice recognition.

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Regional search mode
Some stations, when they are or-ganised in networks, broadcast regional programmes at certain times of day, and national pro-grammes at other times.
It is possible to search :
- Either for a regional station only.
- Or across the whole network in order to fi nd a different programme.
To activate/deactivate this func-tion, proceed as for Scanning of RDS stations.
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When this mode is activated, the system will remain tuned to one specifi c regional station.
TA traffi c information (traffi c announcements)
Some stations allow broadcasting, only in FM, of these messages thanks to the “TA” function.
You can activate the “TA” func-tion by pressing on button I. This allows you, even though you are listening to another audio source or to a radio programme not itself providing traffi c messages, to re-ceive traffi c information fl ashes from an FM station which broad-casts them.
While the messages are being broadcast the original source is paused and when the messages have ended your radio will auto-matically revert to the music pro-gramme you were listening to.
Notes :
- You have to be in FM wave band.
- The station being listened to should indicate via the RDS system that it broadcasts traffi c information.
- Stations organised in a network (EON) have regional transmitters that send their own programmes: while you are listening to one of these stations the system will switch automatically to a station on the network that is broadcast-ing traffi c information.
- You can stop listening to a mes-sage by pressing button I.
Sound volume adjustment for traffi c information
The sound volume for traffi c infor-mation operates separately from that for the rest of the system, and can be adjusted independently.
Rotate button A while a traffi c information message is being broadcast.
This volume adjustment is memo-rised.
Selecting a programme type
Certain stations offer the possibi-lity of listening to a particular pro-gramme type, selected from a list (PTY).
Press for more than two seconds on button I.
Press on buttons J or M to scroll through and select the programme type you prefer, then press on but-ton L to validate your choice.
Searching for a station broadcasting this programme type
When you have chosen a pro-gramme type, the list of corres-ponding stations appears on the display, press on buttons J or M to scroll down and select the station you want, then press on button Lto validate your choice.
Quitting pty mode
To quit “PTY” mode, select the function to deactivate “PTY” in the list of the different programme types.
Radio text via contextual menu
This function allows to view the information broadcast by the sta-tion, concerning the programme you are currently listening to.
To activate/deactivate this func-tion, proceed as for Scanning of RDS stations.
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