Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Seat modularity and confi gurations


Examples of configurations
5 seats
4 seats
3 seats
Maximum loadspace

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Examples of seat configurations
7 seats
6 seats
Maximum loadspace
5 seats
4 seats
For easy modification of your interior vehicle space, all the rear seatscan be individually folded: onto thesecond-row floor, and under the third-row floor. You can then have a loadfloor that is continuous up to the frontseat backrests.
The seats must only be folded and unfolded with the vehicle stationary.

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Mirrors
Adjustment
)
Move control A
to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control B
in all four directions to
adjust.
) Return control Ato the central position. Each fitted with an ad
justable mirror glass providing the lateral rear ward vision necessaryfor overtaking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.


Demisting - Defrosting


Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the enginerunning, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen
demist-defrost" section).
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 electronic key or the Keyless Entry and Starting system. )
From inside: with the ignition on, pull thecontrol Ain the central position rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,they will not unfold when the vehicle isunlocked. Pull again on control A.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
)
From outside: unlock the vehicle using the electronic key or the Keyless Entry and Starting system. )
From inside: with the ignition on, pull thecontrol Ain the central position rearwards.
Unfolding
If necessary, it is possible to fold the mirrors manually.

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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused b
y the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.


Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.)
Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.


Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
With the engine running, on engaging reversegear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
-a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear, - once the speed of the vehicle exceeds6 mph (10 km/h),
- on switching off the engine.
S
ystem which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Thi
s function can be deactivated in the"Driving assistance" menu, then " Vehicle
settings".

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Steering wheel adjustment
)
When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism. )
Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.)
Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
Child surveillance mirror

A child surveillance mirror is fitted above the rear view mirror. This allows you to monitor the
vehicle’s rear passengers, or it can facilitateconversation between the front and rear passengers without the need to move the rear
view mirror.
It can be folded awa
y to eliminate dazzle.

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Vent ilat ion
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside via
the
grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by thedriver:
- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are accessible
in the " Air conditioning " menu of the touchscreen tablet A .
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located on theleft of the touch screen tablet.
1.Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.2. Front quar ter light demisting-defrosting
vents. 3. Front side window demisting/defrosting
v
ents.
Adjustable side air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets for the front footwells.
6.Side vents for the 2nd row.
7. Air outlets for 2 nd
row footwells.
8.Sunshine sensor.


Air distribution

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in per fect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITRO

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Heating
Temperature adjustment
)
Press one of these buttons,or move the cursor from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.
Air flow adjustment
) Press one of these buttons toincrease or decrease the speedof the booster fan.


Air distribution adjustment
The intake of exterior air prevents and eliminates misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke enterin
g the passenger compartment. Win
dscreen.
Footwells.
Centre and side vents. The air distribution can be varied b
y using more
than one button.
Each press of a button activates or deactivates
th
e function.

The indicator lamp is on when the button is activated. For an even distribution of air in the passenger compar tment, the three buttons can
be activated simultaneously.


Air intake / Air recirculation
)
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator lamp
in the button comes on.) Press the button again to allow
the intake of exterior air. This is confirmed by the indicator lamp going off.



Avoid driving for too long withoutventilation (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).
The heatin
g system works only when theengine is running.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning"menu to display the page for the system
controls. The s
ymbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to the minimum, you
are stopping ventilation of the passenger
compartment.

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Dual-zone manual air conditioning with temperature regulation
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
The temperature at the nozzles and vents
is re
gulated by the system according to the
temperature in the passenger compartment
and the temperature setting.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning"menu to display the system controls page.
Temperature adjustment
)
Press one of these buttons toreduce (blue) or increase (red)the value.


Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed of
the air booster fan. The driver and
front passenger can each adjust
the temperature.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit (depending on the unit selected). A setting of around 21 provides optimumcomfort. Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
In addition, it is recommended that a di
fference
between left and right of more than 3 should beavoided. The air
flow symbol (a fan) fills progressivelyaccording to the quantity of air wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you arestopping ventilation.


Avoid driving too long without ventilation(risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).

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Air intake / Air recirculation

The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates thepassenger compar tment from exterior odoursand smoke.
)Press the button to recirculatethe interior air. The indicator lampcomes on. )Press the button again to permit
the intake of exterior air. The
indicator lamp goes off to confirm
this.
The air conditioning is designed to
operate e
ffectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off

Switching on

Switchin
g off
The air conditioning does not operatewhen the air flow adjustment is set to off
.

)
Press this button, the associated
indicator lamp comes on.


Avoid driving too long withoutrecirculation of interior air (risk of misting and deterioration of air quality).


This function allows hot or cold air to be delivered selectively and more quickly.
It enables you to:


-
lower the temperature, in summer,

- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3