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

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing the lock or from a distance. It is
also used to locate the vehicle, acti-
vate the guide-me-home lighting and
start the engine, as well as providing
protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the
key.

 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using
the key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver's door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the welcome lighting, courtesy
lights and exterior side lights for ap-
proximately thirty seconds.
Selective unlocking using
the remote control

 Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.

 Press the open padlock
again to unlock the other
doors and the boot. According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time as
the fi rst unlocking action.
It also triggers the timed switching on
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lights and the exterior side lights for
approximately thirty seconds.
The complete or selec-
tive unlocking parameter
is set via the multifunc-
tion display confi gura-
tion menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds. Selective unlocking is not available
using the key.

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Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
It also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior lateral lights and
the follow-me-home lighting, if this is
activated. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
To permit the transportation of
bulky objects, the vehicle can be
locked from the inside, using the
centralised control on the fascia,
even if the tailgate or rear screen
is open.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
When closing the windows and/or
glass panoramic roof shutter using
the remote control, you must en-
sure that no one prevents them
from closing correctly.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
the glass panoramic roof
shutter automatically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and the glass pano-
ramic roof shutter automatically
in addition to locking.

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in this
position for more than two sec-
onds to close the windows auto-
matically in addition to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior lateral lights and
guide-me-home lighting, if this is acti-
vated.

 First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lights and exterior side
lights and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting
of the sidelamps, dipped beams,
number plate lamps and exterior
side lighters (located underneath
the exterior rear view mirrors)).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning light, an
audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote
control.
If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and re-
move the key from the ignition
switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
If the battery is fl at,
you are informed by
lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction display.

 Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in this
position for more than two sec-
onds to close the windows auto-
matically in addition to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior lateral lights and
guide-me-home lighting, if this is acti-
vated.

 First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lights and exterior side
lights and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting
of the sidelamps, dipped beams,
number plate lamps and exterior
side lighters (located underneath
the exterior rear view mirrors)).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning light, an
audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote
control.
If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and re-
move the key from the ignition
switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
If the battery is fl at,
you are informed by
lighting of this warning
light, an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction display.

 Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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ALARM
System which protects and provides
a deterrent against the theft of your
vehicle. It provides two types of pro-
tection, exterior and interior, as well
as an anti-tamper function.
Exterior protection
The system detects opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to enter the vehicle by forcing a door,
the boot or the bonnet.
Interior protection
The system detects any variation in
the volume in the passenger com-
partment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone
breaks a window or moves inside
the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehi-
cle or a window partially open, deac-
tivate the interior protection.
Anti-tamper function
The system detects the putting out
of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to put the wires of the siren, the
central control or the battery out of
service.
Do not make any modifi cations to
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation

 Switch off the ignition and get out
of the vehicle.

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle us-
ing the locking button on the re-
mote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator
light on button A fl ashes once per
second.
Deactivation

 Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indica-
tor light on button A switches off. Locking the vehicle with
exterior protection alarm only
Deactivation of the interior
protection

 Switch off the ignition.

 Within ten seconds, press but-
ton A until the indicator light is lit
continuously.

 Get out of the vehicle.

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the locking button on the remote
control.
The exterior protection alarm alone
remains activated; the indicator light
on button A fl ashes once per second.
In order to be taken into account,
this deactivation must be car-
ried out each time the ignition is
switched off.
Reactivation of the interior
protection

 Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.

 Relock the vehicle using the re-
mote control.
The alarm is activated again with
both types of protection; the indicator
light on button A switches off.

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Triggering
This is indicated by sounding of the
siren and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for approximately thirty
seconds.
After it has been triggered, the alarm
is again operational.
If the alarm is triggered ten times in
succession, the eleventh time will
result in it becoming inactive. If the indicator light on button A
fl ashes rapidly, this indicates that
the alarm was triggered during
your absence. When the ignition is
switched on, this fl ashing stops im-
mediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm when
washing your vehicle, lock it using
the key.
Do not activate the alarm before
disconnecting the battery, other-
wise the siren will sound. Failure of the remote control

 Unlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.

 Open the door; the alarm is
triggered.

 Switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops.
Locking the vehicle without
alarm

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle
using the key in the driver's door
lock.
* According to country.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on,
lighting of the indicator light on
button
A for ten seconds indicates
a siren fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic operation *
Depending on the legislation in force
in your country, one of these cases
may occur:
- 45 seconds after the vehicle is
locked using the remote control,
the alarm is activated, regard-
less of the status of the doors
and boot.
- 2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the alarm is
activated.

 To avoid triggering the alarm
on entering the vehicle, fi rst
press the unlocking button on
the remote control.

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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatical-
ly, its operation must be reinitialised:

 pull the control until the window
stops,

 release the control and pull it
again until the window closes
fully,

 continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after
the window has closed,

 press the control to lower the
window automatically to the low
position,

 when the window has reached
the low position, press the con-
trol again for approximately
one second.

The safety auto-reverse function
is not operational during these
operations. Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls

 For the safety of your children,
press control 5 to deactivate the
rear electric window controls re-
gardless of their position.
Indicator light on, the rear controls
are deactivated.
Indicator light off, the rear controls
are activated. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
If an obstacle is encountered during
operation of the electric windows,
you must reverse the movement of
the window. To do this, press the
control concerned.
When the driver operates the con-
trols for the passengers' electric
windows, he must ensure that no
one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
This warning light comes on
temporarily on the instru-
ment panel on deactivation
and each time the ignition is
switched on. This control also deactivates the
interior controls for the rear doors
(refer to the section "Child safety - §
Electric child lock").
Any other status of the indicator light
indicates a malfunction of the elec-
tric child lock. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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DOORS
Opening
From outside When the selective unlocking is ac-
tivated, the fi rst press of the remote
control unlocking button permits
unlocking of the driver’s door only.
 Pull the front door control to
open the door; this unlocks this
vehicle completely.

 Pull the rear door control to open
the door; this unlocks the door
concerned only.
With the selective unlocking acti-
vated:
- the driver’s door control un- locks the driver’s door only.
- the other door controls unlock the other doors and the boot.
The interior door controls do not
operate when the vehicle is dead-
locked. Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors
and boot from the inside.
Locking

 Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator light on the button
comes on.
If one of the doors is open, the cen-
tral locking from the inside does not
take place.
If the boot or the rear screen is
open, the central locking from the
inside is active for the doors, to
permit the transportation of long
objects.

 After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, pull the door handle. From inside