mirror Citroen C4 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G User Guide

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each mirror is adjustable to provide
the rear view needed 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 one of four
directions to adjust,

 return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of
vehicles 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 con-
trol A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A .
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 immediately.
Switching off

 Exit reverse gear and wait ten
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 demisting/defrosting of the ex-
terior mirrors is linked to that of the
rear screen.

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Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.

In order to prevent dazzle, the inte-
rior mirror glass darkens automati-
cally in relation to the intensity of the
light from the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam
of following vehicles, sun...) de-
creases, so guaranteeing optimum
visibility.
In order to guarantee optimum visi-
bility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to adapt the
driving position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary , pull the control
to unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and reach.

 Push the control to lock the
steering wheel.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot". Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and
progressively changes between the
day and night uses.
As a safety precaution, it is impera-
tive that these operations are carried
out while the vehicle is stationary.

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A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central
unlocking or locking of the vehicle
using the lock or remotely. It is also
used to locate the vehicle, activate
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
lamps and exterior side spotlamps
for approximately thirty seconds.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control

 Press the open pad-
lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

 Press the open pad-
lock 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 spotlamps
for approximately thirty seconds.
The complete or selec-
tive unlocking parameter
is set via the multifunc-
tion screen confi guration
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 light-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
It also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior side spotlamps
and the guide-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 dash-
board, 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 us-
ing the remote control, you must
ensure 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 blind 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 blind automatically in
addition to locking.

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely and hold it in this posi-
tion for more than two seconds to
close the windows automatically
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
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.

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

 Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and exterior side
spotlamps and fl ashing of the direc-
tion 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 spotlamps (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 system 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 malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely and hold it in this posi-
tion for more than two seconds to
close the windows automatically
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
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.

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

 Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and exterior side
spotlamps and fl ashing of the direc-
tion 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 spotlamps (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 system 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 malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE SPOTLAMPS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
dashboard to the right of the driver,
to the appropriate position:

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 to 7 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 4 to 7 people + maximum author-
ised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".

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V
Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE SPOTLAMPS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
dashboard to the right of the driver,
to the appropriate position:

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 to 7 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 4 to 7 people + maximum author-
ised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".

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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE SPOTLAMPS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side spotlamps come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
dashboard to the right of the driver,
to the appropriate position:

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 to 7 people.

-. Intermediate setting.

2. 4 to 7 people + maximum author-
ised loads.

-. Intermediate setting.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".

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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
confi guration menu.
This function is activat-
ed by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
wipers operate for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the

"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing stalk
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.