engine Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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FUEL TANK

Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level in the
tank is reached, this warning
lamp on the instrument panel
comes on, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message
on the multifunction screen.

You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (approx.
50 kms).

 Press on the the control A , situ-
ated on the control panel on the
right hand side. The fuel fl ap au-
tomatically opens up. The petrol or diesel engine of your
vehicle is fi tted with a catalytic
converter, a device which helps to
reduce the level of harmful emis-
sions in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, unleaded fuel
is obligatory.
The fi ller neck is narrower, permit-
ting unleaded petrol only.

 Take care to select the pump
that corresponds to the correct
fuel type for your vehicle.

 Introduce the nozzle so as to
push in the metallic gate valve B.

 Make sure that the nozzle is
pushed in as far as possible
before starting to refuel (risk of
blowback).

 Maintain this position throughout
the refuelling operation.

 Push the fuel fl ap to reclose it.
Fuel cut-off switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety
device which cuts off the fuel supply
in the event of a collision.
Refuelling

If you are fi lling your tank to the
top, do not persist after the third
cut-off; this could cause your
vehicle to malfunction.

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UNLEADED PETROL After switching off the ignition,
the control
A is active for only a
few minutes. If necessary, switch
on the ignition again to reactivate it.

If you have put in fuel that is
wrong for your vehicle, it is es-
sential to have the tank drained
before you start the engine.
Fuel quality
A label affi xed to the inside of the
fuel fl ap indicates the fuels that are
authorised.

DIESEL FUEL
The petrol engines are designed to
run on RON 95.
However, for better vehicle perform-
ance (petrol engines), we recommend
RON 98.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
-
change them approximately every
6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lights
These courtesy lights have two
operating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front
courtesy light is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy light and the boot
lights.

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
-
change them approximately every
6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.

1. Front courtesy light

2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lights

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lights
These courtesy lights have two
operating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front
courtesy light is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy light and the boot
lights.

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UPPER STORAGE AREA
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the fascia, one
on the driver's side and one on the
passenger's side.

 To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.

 To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
GLOVE BOX WITH LIGHT
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook pack,
etc.
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
can, fragrance cartridges...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The light comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
It may be refrigerated, depending on
your vehicle’s equipment, by a ven-
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with fresh air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compart-
ment.
The refrigeration of your glovebox
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
For reasons of safety, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
For reasons of safety, the
upper storage compart-
ments should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.

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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRAL CONSOLE
The central console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- one or two 12 V accessories sockets (Maximum power:
120 W); these are operational
when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and a
removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.

 To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.

 To open, pull the handle and lower
the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example a
1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with fresh air whatever
the requirements of the passenger
compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.

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UPPER STORAGE AREA
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the fascia, one
on the driver's side and one on the
passenger's side.

 To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.

 To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
GLOVE BOX WITH LIGHT
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook pack,
etc.
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
can, fragrance cartridges...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The light comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
It may be refrigerated, depending on
your vehicle’s equipment, by a ven-
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with fresh air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compart-
ment.
The refrigeration of your glovebox
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
For reasons of safety, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
For reasons of safety, the
upper storage compart-
ments should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.

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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRAL CONSOLE
The central console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- one or two 12 V accessories sockets (Maximum power:
120 W); these are operational
when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and a
removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.

 To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.

 To open, pull the handle and lower
the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example a
1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with fresh air whatever
the requirements of the passenger
compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.

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TORCH
This is a removable light, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot light
A comes on automati-
cally when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avai-
lable:
- ignition off, approximately ten min- utes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has an operating autonomy of
approximately 45 minutes and
charges while you are driving.
 Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

 Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

 Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch

 Put the torch back in place in its
location starting with the lower
part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off
automatically.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the accumulators.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.

It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch

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TORCH
This is a removable light, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot light
A comes on automati-
cally when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avai-
lable:
- ignition off, approximately ten min- utes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has an operating autonomy of
approximately 45 minutes and
charges while you are driving.
 Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

 Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

 Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch

 Put the torch back in place in its
location starting with the lower
part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off
automatically.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the accumulators.
Never replace the power packs
with batteries.

It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch