lock Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G User Guide
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver’s door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.
With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Lighting rheostat
System for manual adjustment of
the brightness of the instruments
and controls in relation to the exte-
rior brightness.
Activation
When the lights are on:
press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments
and controls,
when the lighting reaches the
minimum setting, release the
button, then press again toin-
crease it,
or
when the lighting reaches the
maximum setting, release the
button, then press again to re-
duce it,
when the lighting reaches the
level of brightness required, re-
lease the button.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day
m o d e o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e
lights, pressing the button does not
have any effect.
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3. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running (except when
the REST function is activated).
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n t h e
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ( t h i s
button also has the REST
function).
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
If you place the air blower on posi-
tion 0 , the system is deactivated.
The air blower display will be empty,
with the indication OFF.
Function for retaining
ventilation with the engine
switched off
The REST function is avail-
able when you switch on the igni-
tion and when you stop the engine.
This function allows you to retain
ventilation in the passenger com-
partment for a few minutes, even
with the engine stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, any
passengers present can still have
t h e b e n e fi t o f a i r c i r c u l a t i o n , e v e n
though the engine is not running.
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 acti- vates the function for a timing of
just a few minutes. Two blades of
t h e b l o w e r w i l l fi l l t o s i g n i f y t h a t
the function is active.
- It can be deactivated and reacti- vated during the timing.
- At the end of the timing, the dis- play will go off. This button does not activate the air
conditioning, only the air blowers. In
t h e R E S T f u n c t i o n , t h e a i r fl o w a n d
distribution are controlled automati-
cally and you cannot modify them.
On stopping the engine:
- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown empty and the
function can be activated for
30 seconds.
- A press on the REST button during the next 30 seconds ac-
tivates the function for a timing
of several minutes. The dura-
tion and availability of the func-
tion are variable according to the
state of charge of the battery (a
protection to guarantee engine
s t a r t i n g ) . T w o b l o w e r b l a d e s fi l l
up to signify that the function is
active. It remains active, even af-
ter the doors have been locked,
until the end of the timing.
- A further press before the end of t h e t i m i n g d e fi n i t i v e l y s t o p s t h e
function. 4. Adjustment of the air
distribution
Press on button 4 so that
t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c -
cessively on the display.
The air distribution you have
c h o s e n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g
of the corresponding warning lamps
in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
5. Air recirculation
This button activates the recircula-
tion of air within the passenger com-
partment and also has an automatic
function.
Entry of air in automatic
mode (activated by default, in
automatic comfort regulation) .
According to version, the
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 pollut-
ants. 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.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable 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.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls
Closing of the air
fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting buttons and
screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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Closing of the air inlet
Press on button 5 to
close off the entry of air
from outside.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable 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.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls
Closing of the air
fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting buttons and
screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
Additional air conditioning allows you
to optimise comfort levels in warm
weather conditions. It produces ad-
ditional fresh air which is supplied
using the rear air vents. The supply
of warm air via the rear air vents is
not possible using this system.
C. REAR PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS (RIGHT/LEFT)
13. Adjustment of temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their
temperature controls independently
via buttons + and - .
Their preference cannot be greater
than that of the driver by more than
2. The reaching of this maximum
p r e f e r e n c e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e fl a s h -
ing of its display.
14. Adjustment of air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w . T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
You can adjust the temperature and
t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h e d r i v e r e n a b l e s
you to (see button
6 of the driver’s
control panel).
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p s i g n i fi e s
that the passenger controls
are locked, you can adjust
neither the temperature nor
t h e a i r fl o w , w h i c h r e m a i n a l i g n e d o n
the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indi-
cates that the supply of air
is cut off .
This position is recommended in
cold weather conditions, as the air
vents do not supply warm air.
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The recharge for the air freshener
consists of a cartridge B and its
sealed container C .
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e fi l m D .
Place the head of the cartridge B
on the button A of the air fresh-
ener.
Rotate it a quarter turn to lock
it on the button and remove the
container.
Insert the air freshener into its
housing.
You can change cartridges at any
time, keeping the used cartridges in
their original containers. The air freshener button
A is inde-
pendent of the cartridge. Cartridges
are supplied without the air freshener
button A .
The button of the air freshener A can
o n l y b e fi x e d i n t o t h e c e n t r a l d a s h -
board with a cartridge attached.
Therefore always keep the air fresh-
ener button A and one cartridge.
Recharges are available, depending
on country, either on the Internet site
or from a CITROËN dealer.
Stowage points are provided in the
glovebox for storing of cartridges
and containers. For safety, use only cartridges that
are provided for this purpose.
Retain the containers for the stor-
age of used cartridges.
Do not attempt to take cartridges
apart.
Never recharge the cartridges
with fragrances not supplied by
CITROËN.
Keep them out of reach of children
and animals.
Avoid all contact with the skin and
with the eyes.
In the event of swallowing, consult
a doctor and show him the product
packaging or label.
Do not install or remove a cartridge
while you are driving.
Replacing a cartridge Air freshener button
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FRONT SEATS
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
1. Longitudinal adjustment
Raise the control bar, then slide the
seat to the position desired. 2. Lumbar support
Rotate the control until you attain
the position desired. 3. Seat height adjustment
Raise or lower the the control the
number of times necessary to obtain
the position desired.
4. Backrest angle
Action the control and adjust the an-
gle of the backrest.
It is possible to incline the back-
rest 45° rearwards by tilting it until it
locks; to unlock it, lift the control.
5. Armrest
To adjust the position of the armrest,
pull it up and then fully down, and
then raise it to the desired position.
6. Head restraint
To raise it, pull it upwards. To lower
it, press on the control as well as on
the head restraint.
The adjustment is correct when the
top of the head restraint is level with
the top of the head.
It can also be adjusted for tilt.
To remove it, press on the unlocking
button and pull it upwards.
To adjust the head restraint for-
wards/backwards, move the base of
the head restraint to obtain the posi-
tion desired.
Never drive without the head re-
s t r a i n t s fi t t e d . T h e y m u s t b e i n
place and adjusted correctly.
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SECOND ROW SEATS (C4 PICASSO)
Folding the seat
Each seat can be folded onto the
fl o o r t o e n a b l e y o u t o m o d i f y y o u r
vehicle’s interior space.
P u l l fi r m l y u p w a r d s o n s t r a p C ,
as indicated by the red arrow,
to unlock the seat; maintain the
pressure until the seat is fully
folded.
Push the backrest slightly
forwards so that the backrest
pivots, folding onto the seat base.
The assembly then lowers onto
t h e fl o o r . Repositioning seat
Raise the backrests and push
them rearwards so that they lock
in position .
Always supervise any movements
of seats by children. Plates behind the second
row seats
Plates below the second row seats
provide the bottom of the bootspace
with rigidity. They automatically
follow the seat movements (e.g.
longitudinal adjustment, folding).
A storage area is available under-
neath the plates.