engine Citroen C4 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G User Guide

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STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Ignition on
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be re-
moved in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M , move
the steering wheel gently if
necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Key left in position "M"
audible warning
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, the ignition is switched
off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position S then back to
position M .

Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation
.

You must always to keep the
engine running when moving in
order to retain braking and steer-
ing power assistance .

Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
STOPPING
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached
to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.

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 After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the lever 1 and
raise the tailgate.

 Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior trim. -
when the engine is
running , this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message in
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives easy access
to the boot, even if you are parked
close to a wall or another vehicle. Closing

 Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed cor-
rectly: - when the engine is
running , this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message in
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time.
When the rear screen is open, you
can access the boot by raising the
rear shelf using its tab (C4 Picasso).

 After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2 and raise the
rear screen using the base 4 of
the wiper arm.

 Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing

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The petrol or Diesel engine of your ve-
hicle is fi tted with a catalytic converter, a
device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines,
you must use

unleaded fuel
.
The fi ller neck is narrower, allowing
only unleaded petrol nozzles to be
introduced.

If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have
have the tank drained and refi lled
with the correct fuel before you
start the engine. Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety
device which cuts off the fuel supply
in the event of a collision. The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The
quality of the ethanol must comply
with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing
up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type).
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which con-
form to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which complies
with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid
Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer-
tain Diesel engines; however, this
use is subject to strict application
of the special servicing conditions.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the en-
gine and fuel system).

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D R I V I N G
Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by: - the lighting of warning lamp
P in control lever A and in
the instrument panel, Automatic release
The electric parking brake
releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 Manual gearbox (fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged) : press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.

 Automatic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position D , M
or R .

 Electronic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position A , M
or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by: -
the extinction of warning
lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Hand- brake off" in the multifunction
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can use maximum
application of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull
on control lever A , until you see the
message "Handbrake on" and an
audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:
- when towing a caravan or a trail- er, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),
- when towing, when loaded or when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,
- after a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "Hand-
brake on" in the multifunction
screen.
The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.

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To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle when sta-
tionary with the engine running, you
must apply the parking brake manu-
ally by pulling on control lever A .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by: - the lighting of warning lamp P in control A and
in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Hand- brake on" in the multifunction
screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing). Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting
the engine), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To move your vehicle without starting
the engine (towing, etc...), but with the

ignition on , press the brake pedal and
release the parking brake by pulling
then releasing control lever A .
The full release of the parking
brake is confi rmed by the extinc-
tion of warning lamp P (red) in the
instrument panel and the display of
a message "Handbrake off" in the
multifunction screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release remains
possible.
Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *
The automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the au-
tomatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
using the confi guration menu of the
multifunction screen. To do so, se-
lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/
Automatic handbrake."
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.

* According to country
The deactivation of these func-
tions is confi rmed by the lighting of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel. With the automatic functions
deactivated, the application and re-
lease of the parking brake are done
manually.

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Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
pressing down fi rmly.
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N . Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, you can
choose:

 to leave the vehicle in neutral;
move the selector lever to posi-
tion N .

 to leave the vehicle with a gear
engaged ( R , A or M ); place the
selector in the chosen position
prior to stopping the engine. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be
moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in
the instrument panel.
Do not use the accelerator to
hold your vehicle on a gra-
dient. Use either the brake
pedal or the parking brake.
Before doing anything in the en-
gine compartment, check that the
selector lever is in neutral N .
The paddles cannot be used to se-
lect neutral or reverse gear, or to exit
reverse gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically,
to fi rst gear if needed.
- In manual mode, it is not neces- sary to release the accelerator
completely during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change
down may be performed auto-
matically.
In situations of high engine
speeds (heavy accelera-
tion), a change up will not
occur unless the driver op-
erates the paddle.

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STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the
engine temporarily into standby -
STOP mode - during stops in the
traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, or
other...). The engine restarts auto-
matically - START mode - as soon
as you want to move off. The restart
takes place instantly, quickly and si-
lently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions as well
as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode The "ECO" warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes
into standby:
- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system , at speeds be-
low 4 mph (6 km/h), press the
brake pedal or put the selector
lever in position N . If your vehicle is fi tted with the sys-
tem, a time counter calculates the
sum of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on
with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
Never refuel with the en-
gine in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not avail-
able for a few seconds after coming
out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the func-
tionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
STOP mode is not invoked
when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fas- tened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,
- the electric parking brake is ap- plied or being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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Going into engine START mode Special cases: START invoked
automatically
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to deactivate the system.
This is confi rmed by the switch warn-
ing lamp coming on accompanied by
a message in the screen.
Deactivation
Reactivation
Press the
"ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confi rmed by the switch warning
lamp going off.
The
"ECO" warning lamp
goes off and the engine
starts:

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C H E C K S
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
1.6 litre HDi engine
Detach the protective cover for
access to the priming pump. 2.0 litre HDi engine
Detach the protective cover for
access to the priming pump. Priming the fuel system
In the event of running out of fuel:

 after fi lling (minimum 5 litres),
squeeze the manual priming
pump repeatedly, until some re-
sistance is felt,

 then operate the starter, gently
pressing the accelerator until the
engine starts.
If the engine fails to start at the fi rst
attempt, wait 15 seconds before try-
ing again.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, repeat the procedure from
the beginning. When the engine is
idling, accelerate gently to complete
the purge of the circuit.
HDi engines are of a highly
technical nature.
All maintenance and repairs re-
quire specifi c qualifi cations which
only your CITROËN dealer can
guarantee.

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C H E C K S
PETROL ENGINES
The covers and caps provide access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.

1. Power steering fl uid reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3. Coolant header tank.
4. Air fi lter.

5. Brake fl uid reservoir.

6. Battery/Fuses.
7. Fusebox.

8. Engine oil fi ller cap.

9. Engine oil dipstick.