ESP Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual (330 Pages)

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"Foot on brake" The ﬂ ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to be
able to start the engine on a vehicle
with the (6-speed) Electronic Gearbox
System, or to quit position P in the
case of an automatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if
you attempt to release the electric
parking brake without pressing the
brake pedal.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp ﬂ ashes
to indicate overheating of the clutch
if you excessively use the accelera-
tor to hold the vehicle on an uphill
slope. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake.
Parking space available
This warning lamp comes
on when the parking space
function is selected.
It ﬂ ashes while the space is
being measured. Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activat-
ed. This warning light is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated.
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this conﬁ rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A speciﬁ c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is conﬁ rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. A speciﬁ c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is conﬁ rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing light and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault requiring inter-
vention on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the display-
ing of a warning light must be the
subject of further diagnostics by
reading the associated message
on the multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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Lighting is associated
with the displaying of
another warning light:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the
systems which does
not have a speciﬁ c
warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
The warning light only comes on
temporarily in the case of the follow-
ing minor faults:
- incorrect closing of the doors, boot, rear screen and bonnet,
- ﬂ at remote control battery,
- incorrect tyre pressure,
- the end of saturation of the particle emission ﬁ lter (Diesel).
In the case of major faults, the
warning light remains on until the
operating fault is rectiﬁ ed, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signiﬁ cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Application/Release of the
automatic electronic parking
brake
If this warning lamp comes
on permanently, it is conﬁ rm-
ing that the parking brake is
applied.
If it ﬂ ashes, it is indicating an ap-
plication or release fault. Urgently
contact a CITROËN dealer (see sec-
tion "Driving - § Electronic parking
brake"). Automatic electronic parking
brake fault
This warning lamp comes
on if there is a malfunction
in the automatic electronic
parking brake.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions of the automatic
electronic parking brake
This comes on if the "auto-
matic application" and "au-
tomatic release" functions
when you switch off the
engine are deactivated or
faulty.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continu-
ously, this indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the ESP/ASR system or in the
hill start assistance.
Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it ﬂ ashes, it indicates the occurrence
of a fault in the emission control sys-
tem.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's assisted
braking.

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the occurrence of a fault in
one of the air bag or seat
belt pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately
and as safely as possible.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are ap-
proximately 7 litres of fuel remaining
in the tank and 2 or 3 bars ﬂ ash in
the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel
remaining in the tank.
A control located on the panel to the
right of the steering wheel allows
you to open the fuel ﬂ ap from inside
the vehicle.
Battery charge
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the battery charging circuit
(dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, ...). Door open
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
-
if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this
warning light comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions rep-
resent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
20 km/h. Above 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph), it ﬂ ashes accompanied
by a sound signal for around
120 seconds. The sound signal
stops when the ignition is switched
off or if a door is opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
senger seat may be ﬁ tted with a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
-
the warning lamp lights up between
0 and 20 km/h. Above 20 km/h
(approx.12mph), it ﬂ ashes accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function screen and a sound signal
for around 120 seconds
.
Rear passengers’ or front passen-
ger’s seat belt not fastened without
presence sensor:
-
when the ignition is switched on, the
points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.

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MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
A. DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL
1. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower adjustment only op-
erates when the engine is running.
To adjust the air ﬂ ow, press on but-
ton 1 :
to increase the ﬂ ow of air,
to decrease the ﬂ ow of air.
The level of air ﬂ ow is shown by the pro-
gressive lighting of the warning lamps
depicting the ventilator blades 1 .
By reducing the ﬂ ow to minimum,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
To achieve an agreeable level of com-
fort in the passenger compartment,
you should not leave this control too
long in the OFF position.
2. Adjustment of the air
distribution

 Press on button 2 to make the
display scroll through the differ-
ent types of air distribution.
The air distribution chosen
is shown by the lighting of
the corresponding warning
lamps on the display 2.
3. Mode of adjustment of temperature for
the passenger

 Press on button 3 to have inde-
pendent passenger control of
cabin air temperature. The warn-
ing lamp goes out.
While the passenger is adjusting
temperature,the warning lamp lights
up. 4. Air recirculation
This control is for isolating disagree-
able odours or fumes coming from
outside.

 Press on button 4 , to exclude
entry of outside air. The warning
lamp lights up.
This should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of
cabin air and to prevent misting.

 Press again on button 4 , to de-
activate air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only oper-
ate when the engine is running. The
air blower control (adjusting the ﬂ ow
of air) has to be activated in order for
air conditioning to be obtained.

 Press on button 5 . The warning
lamp lights up.
To be effective, the air condi-
tioning should be operated only-
with the windows closed.
If your vehicle is not equipped with
air conditioning, you will have the
same control panel but without the

A/C button.

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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).
To adjust the ﬂ ow of air, press on the
button:
to increase the air ﬂ ow,
to decrease the air ﬂ ow (this
button also has the REST
function).
The level of air ﬂ ow is indicated on
the display by the progressive ﬁ lling
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
the beneﬁ t of air circulation, even
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
the blower will ﬁ ll to signify that
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
the REST function, the air ﬂ ow and
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
starting). Two blower blades ﬁ ll
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 the timing deﬁ nitively stops the
function. 4. Adjustment of the air
distribution

 Press on button 4 so that
the air ﬂ ows scroll suc-
cessively on the display.
The air distribution you have
chosen is conﬁ rmed by the lighting
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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FRONT SEATS
1. Adjustment of the seat height and angle,
longitudinal adjustment 2. Adjustment of backrest
angle and lumbar support
The seats can also be adjusted elec-
trically on a temporary basis:
- on opening one of the front doors,
- after switching off the ignition. Heated seats control
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS
Raise or lower the front of
control
1 to raise or lower
the front of the seat base
(on driver’s seat).
Raise or lower the rear of
control 1 to raise or lower
the seat.
Action control 1 forwards or
rearwards to slide the seat
forwards/backwards. Push the top of control
2 for-
wards or rearwards to adjust
the backrest angle.
Raise or lower control 2 to
increase or decrease the
lumbar support.
With the engine running, the front
seats can be heated separately.

 Use the corresponding adjust-
ment dial, placed on the inner
side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:
0 : Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.

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Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
electrical settings of the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors. It enables you
to store up to two positions using the
buttons on the side of the driver's
seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2

 Switch on the ignition.

 Adjust your seat and your exte-
rior mirrors.

 Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard indi- cating that the position has been
stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position. Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running

 Brieﬂ y press button 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery.
Vehicle moving

 Press and hold button 1 or 2
until the audible signal is heard
indicating the end of the adjust-
ment.
Do not try to store a driving position
while driving.

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MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each ﬁ tted with an adjustable mirror
permitting the lateral rearward vision
necessary for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking
in conﬁ ned spaces.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immedi-
ately.
Switching off


Exit reverse gear and wait twenty
seconds.
or

 Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position:
- if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
- if the engine is switched off.
Switching on

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
The de-icing/demisting of the exte-
rior mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.

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