Citroen C4 PICASSO 2011.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING 
  When the dipped or main beam 
headlamps are on, this function 
enables the light beam to follow the 
direction of the road. 
  The use of this function, coupled 
with the xenon headlamps only, 
considerably improves the quality of 
your lighting when cornering. 
   
with directional lighting 
 
   
without directional lighting 
 
 
 
Programming 
 
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via 
the multifunction screen 
confi guration menu.  
 
 
Operating fault 
 
If a malfunction occurs, this 
warning lamp fl ashes on the 
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the 
multifunction screen. 
  Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop. 
  When stationary or moving at very 
low speed or when reverse gear is 
engaged, the system is inactive. 
  The status of the system remains 
in the memory when the ignition is 
switched off. 
  On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
ning lamps, the function is activated if 
the lighting stalk is in the  "AUTO" 
 or 
  "Dipped/main beam headlamps" 
 
position. In position  "0" 
, the function 
is not activated.   
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WIPER CONTROLS
  System for selection and control of 
the various front and rear wiping 
modes for the elimination of rain and 
cleaning. 
  The vehicle's front and rear wipers 
are designed to improve the driver's 
visibility progressively according to 
the climatic conditions. 
   
Programming 
 
Various automatic wiper control 
modes are also available according 
to the following options: 
   
 
-   automatic rain sensitive wind-
screen wipers, 
   
-   rear wiping on engaging reverse 
gear.  
 
 
 
Manual controls 
 
The wiper commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the 
stalk  A 
 and the ring  B 
.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rear wiper 
   
B. 
  Rear wiper selection ring: 
  park, 
  intermittent wipe, 
  wash-wipe (set duration).     fast (heavy rain), 
  normal (moderate rain), 
  intermittent (proportional to 
the speed of the vehicle), 
  automatic, then sin-
gle wipe (see follow-
ing page). 
  park,  
 
  single wipe (press down and 
release),     
Windscreen wipers 
   
A. 
  Wiping speed selection stalk: 
   
 
 
 
 
or 
 
If a signifi cant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a 
tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate 
the automatic rear wiper via the 
multifunction screen confi guration 
menu.  
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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 activated 
or deactivated via the 
vehicle confi guration 
menu. 
  This function is activated 
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.  
  The headlamp washers only operate 
when  the dipped beam headlamps 
are on 
.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automatic rain sensitive 
windscreen wipers 
  The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the 
part of the driver, if rain is detected 
(sensor behind the rear view mirror), 
adapting their speed to the intensity 
of the rainfall. 
  This is controlled manually by the 
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the  "AUTO" 
 position. 
  It is accompanied by a message in 
the screen.    The automatic rain sensitive wipers 
must be reactivated if the ignition has 
been off for more than one minute, 
by pushing the stalk downwards.  
   
Operating fault 
  If an automatic wiping malfunction 
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode. 
  Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualifi ed workshop. 
  Do not cover the rain sensor, linked 
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen 
behind the rear view mirror. 
  Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash. 
  In winter, to avoid damaging the 
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait 
until the windscreen is completely 
clear of ice before activating the 
automatic rain sensitive wipers.  
     
Activation 
   
Switching off 
  This is controlled manually by the 
driver by moving the stalk upwards 
then returning it to position  "0" 
. 
  It is accompanied by a message in 
the screen.  
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Special position of the 
windscreen wipers 
  This position permits release of the 
windscreen wiper blades. 
  It is used for cleaning or replacement 
of the blades. It can also be useful, 
in winter, to detach the blades from 
the windscreen.    
To maintain the effectiveness of the 
"fl at-blade" type of wiper blades, it 
is advisable to: 
   
 
-   handle them with care, 
   
-   clean them regularly using soapy 
water, 
   
-   avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen, 
   
-   replace them at the fi rst  signs 
of wear.  
 
     
 
 
 ) 
  Any action on the wiper stalk in 
the minute after switching off the 
ignition places the blades verti-
cally on the screen. 
   
 ) 
  To park the blades again, switch 
on the ignition and operate the 
wiper stalk.  
  
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VISIBILITY
COURTESY LAMPS
   
 
1. 
  Front courtesy lamp 
 
   
2. 
  Map reading lamps 
 
 
 
 
Front courtesy lamp 
 
In this position, the courtesy 
lamp comes on gradually:   Permanently off. 
  Permanent lighting. 
  In permanent lighting mode, different 
lighting times are available: 
   
 
-   with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes, 
   
-  
in energy economy mode, approxi-mately thirty seconds, 
   
-  
with the engine running, unlimited.  
 
 
 
 
-   when the vehicle is unlocked, 
   
-   when a door or the boot is 
opened, 
   
-   when the key is removed from 
the ignition, 
   
-  
when the remote control locking 
button is activated, in order to locate 
your vehicle.  
 
It switches off gradually: 
   
 
-   when the vehicle is locked, 
   
-   when the ignition is switched on, 
   
-   30 seconds after the last door is 
closed.  
 
 
Map reading lamps 
 
 
 
 ) 
  With the ignition on, press the 
corresponding switch.  
 
 
 
Panoramic sunroof courtesy 
lamps 
  These courtesy lamps have two oper-
ating modes: 
   
 
-   automatic lighting when a door is 
opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent 
lighting" position, 
   
-  permanent lighting.  
 
  Opening the boot switches on the 
third row courtesy lamp and the 
boot lamps.  
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LIGHTING PACK 
   
Interior mood lighting  
 
This function activates the light 
sources which are located in the 
dashboard, near the interior door le-
vers and in the roof.     
Operation  
  This back-lit control, located near 
the steering wheel below the dash-
board, is used to switch on and off 
and adjust the brightness of this 
lighting. 
  To   increase 
 brightness: 
   
 
 ) 
  Press the right of the control to 
obtain the desired level.  
  To   reduce 
 brightness: 
   
 
 ) 
  Press the left of the control to 
obtain the desired level.  
  The setting is stored when the ignition 
is switched off.  
 
 
Interior welcome lighting  
 
When unlocking the vehicle with the 
remote control or the key, the foot-
well lamps, interior lamps and interior 
mood lighting sources come on for 
30 seconds. 
  This function cannot be deactivated. 
 
 
Front door pockets with 
automatic lighting  
 
The lighting for the door pockets 
comes on automatically when you 
place a hand inside one of the com-
partments. 
  It goes off after a few seconds when 
you take your hand away. 
   
Reading lamps on front seat 
backrests  
 
There are reading lamps in the back-
rests of the front seats, behind the 
rear tables. They can operate only 
when the table is lowered. 
   
 
 ) 
  Press the "On/Off" button to switch 
the reading lamp on or off.     This lighting, available once the 
sidelamps are on, in night mode, 
provides subdued lighting in the 
passenger compartment.  
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FITTINGS
SLIDING SUN VISOR 
   
Sliding blinds 
   
Visor rails 
 
The blinds are extended on the sun 
visor rails. 
  Fold the visor downwards, to protect 
against dazzle to the face. 
  If dazzle is coming from the side 
windows, detach the visor from its 
housing above the centre of the 
windscreen and pivot it to the side.    
Do not attach or suspend heavy 
objects on the slide rail of the sun 
blind.  
TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS 
 
Facility for affi xing toll cards and/or 
car park tickets. 
  These windows are located on each 
side of the base of the child surveil-
lance mirror. 
  They are two non-refl ective areas of 
the athermic windscreen. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Child surveillance mirror 
 
The athermic windscreen limits 
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the 
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists of 
a refl ective layer, which also blocks 
certain radio-electric signals (auto-
matic toll card payments, etc.).   A child surveillance mirror is fi tted 
above the rear view mirror. This al-
lows you to monitor the vehicle’s 
rear passengers, or it can facilitate 
conversation between the front and 
rear passengers without the need to 
move the rear view mirror.   
It can be folded away to eliminate 
dazzle.     Sliding blinds are provided for your 
protection against bright sunlight. 
They can be adjusted manually. 
   
 
 ) 
  Slide the blind to the desired po-
sition by pushing at  A 
.  
   The visors are fi tted with a lock-
ing system on their central housing 
when the blind is reeled in. To re-
move the visor from its central hous-
ing or to reposition it, it must be in a 
vertical position.