charging Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Air bags If this comes on, it indicates
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
i n t h e t a n k a n d 2 o r 3 b a r s fl a s h i n
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
y o u t o o p e n t h e f u e l fl a p f r o m i n s i d e
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.
1 2 m p h ) , i t fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d
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-
s e n g e r s e a t m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h 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
( a p p r o x . 1 2 m p h ) , i t fl a s h e s a c c o m -
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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C O M F O R T
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
B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n 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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C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the side
lights and the dipped and main beam
headlamps.
- 1 st
turn forwards: lighting of rear
foglamp.
- 1 st
turn rearwards: extinction of
rear foglamp. - 1
st
turn forwards: lighting of front
foglamps.
- 2 nd
turn forwards: lighting of rear
foglamps.
- 1 st
turn rearwards: extinction of
rear foglamps.
- 2 nd
turn rearwards: extinction of
front foglamps.
Model with rear foglamp only
Model with front and rear
foglamps In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front fog lamps and
the rear fog lamp are prohibited. In
these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers.
They should only be used in fog or
snow.
In these weather conditions, it is
your responsibility to switch on the
fog lamps and dipped headlamps
manually as the brightness sensor
m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamp
when they are no longer necessary.
Lights on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle’s lights, with
the ignition off and in manual lights
mode.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will
switch off automatically after thirty
minutes to prevent discharging of
the battery.
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S A F E T Y
For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( w i t h i n a f e w
m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging the hot
gas via openings provided for this
purpose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
Put approved covers only on the
s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a -
tion of the side air bags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain air bags
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f .
This could cause injury to the head if
the curtain air bag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.
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S A F E T Y
For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( w i t h i n a f e w
m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging the hot
gas via openings provided for this
purpose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
Put approved covers only on the
s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a -
tion of the side air bags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain air bags
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f .
This could cause injury to the head if
the curtain air bag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
BATTERY
P r o c e d u r e f o r c h a r g i n g y o u r b a t t e r y
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n -
g i n e u s i n g a n o t h e r b a t t e r y .
Access to the battery
T h e b a t t e r y i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e
b o n n e t .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
o p e n t h e b o n n e t u s i n g t h e i n t e -
r i o r l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r l e v e r ,
s e c u r e t h e b o n n e t s t r u t ,
remove the plastic cover to gain
a c c e s s t o t h e t w o t e r m i n a l s ,
u n c l i p t h e f u s e b o x t o r e m o v e
t h e b a t t e r y , i f n e c e s s a r y .
D o n o t f o r c e t h e p l a t e a s l o c k i n g
w i l l n o t b e p o s s i b l e o f t h e c l i p i s p o -
s i t i o n e d i n c o r r e c t l y .
S t a r t t h e p r o c e d u r e a g a i n . Starting using another
battery
C o n n e c t t h e r e d c a b l e t o t h e p o s -
i t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y
A , t h e n t o t h e p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l
( + ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
C o n n e c t o n e e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r
b l a c k c a b l e t o t h e n e g a t i v e t e r -
m i n a l ( - ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
C o n n e c t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e
green or black cable to an earth
point C o n t h e b r o k e n d o w n v e -
h i c l e .
O p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r , l e t t h e e n -
g i n e r u n .
Wait until the engine returns to
i d l e a n d d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e
v e h i c l e .
F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r u s e
p r o v i d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f
t h e c h a r g e r .
R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e n e g -
a t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and
c o n n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e
c o v e r e d w i t h s u l p h a t e ( w h i t i s h o r
g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) , r e m o v e t h e m
a n d c l e a n t h e m .
Disconnecting/
Reconnecting the cables
Raise the locking plate 1 f u l l y .
P o s i t i o n t h e o p e n c l i p o f t h e c a -
b l e o n t h e p o s i t i v e ( + ) t e r m i n a l o f
t h e b a t t e r y .
P r e s s v e r t i c a l l y o n t h e c l i p 2 to
p o s i t i o n i t c o r r e c t l y a g a i n s t t h e
b a t t e r y .
L o c k t h e c l i p b y l o w e r i n g t h e
plate 1 .
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QUESTION SOLUTION RESPONSE
The quality of reception of the radio station listened to gradually deteriorates or the stored stations do not function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area th rough which the vehicle is travelling.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, baseme nt car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for exam ple when going through a car wash or into an underground car park).
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to 2 seconds in radio mode.
During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipme nt operating time depends on the battery charge. The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.