key Citroen C4 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

A. Central locking

B. Unlocking

C. Guide-me-home lighting

D. Folding/unfolding the key
Press control A , located on the switch
panel to the right of the dashboard. The
fuel fl ap automatically opens up fully.
Insert the pump nozzle so as to push in
the metal fl ap B .
Push the fuel fi ller fl ap to close it.
After switching off the ignition, con-
trol A is only active for a few minutes.
If necessary, switch on the ignition
again to reactivate it.

Bonnet stay: Unclip the stay and insert
it into the notch.

 77 Bonnet opening/closing
To release the bonnet, pull the lever
located under the dashboard left hand
end towards you. Then operate the
safety catch at the front of the bonnet.

 171
 91
Selective opening
Using the multifunction screen, you can
choose from the following options for
opening your vehicle with the remote
control:
- either all of the doors and the tail-
gate,
- or the driver’s door with a fi rst press, then all of the other doors with a
second press.
To close: move the stay back to
its initial position, lower the bon-
net, then allow it to slam shut at
the end of its travel.
O P E N I N G
Remote control key Fuel tank

Capacity: approximately 60 litres.

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A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
door 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 protec-
tion against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press this button 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 door mir-
rors unfold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the welcome lighting, courtesy
lamps and exterior side spot lamps
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 padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot. According to version, the door mir-
rors unfold at the same time as the
fi rst unlocking action.
It also triggers the timed switching on
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lamps 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.
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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A C C E S S
Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the
vehicle. To allow long objects to be carried,
the vehicle can be locked from the
inside, using the central locking
control on the dashboard, even if
the tailgate or rear screen is open.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock
itself again automatically after thirty
seconds unless a door is opened.
When closing the windows and/or
panoramic sunroof blind using the
remote control, you must ensure
that no one prevents them from
closing correctly.
The folding and unfolding of the
door 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 panoramic sun-
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

 Briefl y press the closed
padlock to lock the ve-
hicle.

 Make a long press on the closed
padlock to lock the vehicle and
also close the windows and the
panoramic sunroof blind.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.
Locking 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.

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A C C E S S
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 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.
Deadlocking also triggers the timed
illumination of the exterior side spot
lamps and guide-me-home lighting,
if this is activated.

 First press this button to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance, especial-
ly when the light is poor. Your vehicle
must be locked.

 Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will bring on the courtesy lamps
and exterior side spotlamps, as well
as fl ashing the direction indicators
for a few seconds. 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 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
A press on this button oper-
ates the guide-me-home light-
ing (lighting of the sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps,
number plate lamps and exte-
rior side spotlamps (located underneath
the door mirrors)).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.

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A C C E S S
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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A C C E S S
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the trans-
ponder code required to order a
replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You
run the risk of stopping it from work-
ing and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.

Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

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A C C E S S
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 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.
Deadlocking also triggers the timed
illumination of the exterior side spot
lamps and guide-me-home lighting,
if this is activated.

 First press this button to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance, especial-
ly when the light is poor. Your vehicle
must be locked.

 Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will bring on the courtesy lamps
and exterior side spotlamps, as well
as fl ashing the direction indicators
for a few seconds. 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 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
A press on this button oper-
ates the guide-me-home light-
ing (lighting of the sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps,
number plate lamps and exte-
rior side spotlamps (located underneath
the door mirrors)).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.

IV
82
A C C E S S
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the trans-
ponder code required to order a
replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You
run the risk of stopping it from work-
ing and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.

Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

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A C C E S S
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.