service indicator Citroen C4 PICASSO 2016 2.G User Guide
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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
indicator,  the   state   of   the   engine   oil   level   is  
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few 
seconds,
  after   the   servicing   information.
The level read will only be correct if 
the
  vehicle   is   on   level   ground   and   the  
e
ngine   has   been   off   for   more   than  
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel 
screen,
  accompanied   by   the   service   warning  
l
amp   and   an   audible   signal.
If
  the   low   oil   level   is   confirmed   by   a   check   using  
t
he   dipstick,   the   level   must   be   topped   up   to  
a
void   damage   to   the   engine.
For more information on Checking  levels, 
refer
  to   the   corresponding   section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the 
instrument
 pan
el.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator, 
the
  oil   level   is   no   longer   monitored.
If
  the   system   is   faulty,   you   must   check   the  
e
ngine   oil   level   using   the   manual   dipstick  
l
ocated   under   the   bonnet.
For more information on Checking  levels, 
refer
  to   the   corresponding   section.
* Depending on version.
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Instruments  
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service 
brake  or   in   an   exceptional   situation   (e.g.   driver  
t
aken   ill,   under   instruction,   etc.)   a   continuous  
p
ull   on   the   control   lever   will   brake   the   vehicle.  
B
raking   takes   place   while   the   control   lever   is  
b
eing   pulled.   It   is   interrupted   if   the   control   lever  
i
s
 r
 eleased.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of 
the
  vehicle   during   emergency   braking.
If
  the   emergency   braking   malfunctions,   the  
m
essage   "Parking   brake   control   faulty"   will   be  
d
isplayed.
If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems occurs, 
signalled
  by   the   illumination   of   one   or   both
 w
arning   lamps   in   the   instrument   panel,   then
 s
tability   of   the   vehicle   is   no   longer   guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the 
driver
  by   repeating   alternate   "pull-release"
 a
ctions on the control lever until the vehicle is 
immobilised. The
  emergency   braking   should   only   be  
u
sed   in   an   exceptional   situation.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic 
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is 
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the 
instrument
 
panel
 
going
 
off.
Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather 
or   towing   (caravan,   recovery),   it   may   be  
n
ecessary to deactivate automatic operation of 
the
  system.
F
 
S
 tart   the   engine.
F
 
A
 pply   the   parking   brake   with   the   control  
l
ever,   if   it   is   released.
F
 
T
 ake   your   foot   off   the   brake   pedal.
F
 
P
 ush and hold the control lever in the 
release direction for at least 10 seconds 
and
  no   more   than   15   seconds.
F
 
R
 elease   the   control   lever.
F
 
P
 ress   and   hold   the   brake   pedal.
F
 
P
 ull the control lever in the apply direction 
for
  2   seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions 
is confirmed by illumination of this 
indicator
  lamp   in   the   instrument   panel.
F
 
R
 elease   the   control   lever   and   the   brake  
ped
al. From
  this   point   the   parking   brake   can   only  b
e   applied   and   released   manually   using   the  
c
ontrol   lever. 
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Driving  
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction i
ndicators   flashing   to   alert   other   road   users   to   a  
v
ehicle   breakdown,   towing   or   accident.
F
 
P
 ress this button, all of the direction 
indicators
 f
lash.
They
  can   operate   with   the   ignition   off.
Automatic operation of 
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the   deceleration,   the   hazard   warning   lamps  
c
ome   on   automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you 
accelerate.
F
 
Y
 ou   can   also   switch   them   off   by   pressing  
t
he   button.
Horn
F Press   the   central   part   of   the   steering  w
heel. This
  system   allows   you   to   make   an   emergency  
o
r   assistance   call   to   the   emergency   services   or  
t
o   the   dedicated   CITROËN   service.
Emergency or 
a
ssistance call
For more information on the use of this 
function, refer to the "Audio and telematics" 
section. 
Safety  
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any   time   (even   with   the   ignition   off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when the   ignition   is   switched   on   using   the  
o
il level indicator in the instrument 
panel for vehicles so equipped, or 
using
  the   dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the corresponding   underbonnet   layout   view.
F
 
T
 ake   the   dipstick   by   its   coloured   grip   and  
r
emove   it   completely.
F
 
W
 ipe   the   end   of   the   dipstick   using   a   clean  
n
on-fluffy   cloth.
F
 
R
 efit   the   dipstick   and   push   fully   down,   then  
p
ull   it   out   again   to   make   the   visual   check:  
t
he   correct   level   is   between   the   marks   A 
and B .
It is normal to top-up the oil level between 
two
 
services
 
(or
 
oil
 
changes).
 
CITROËN
 
r
ecommends
 
that
 
you
 
check
 
the
 
level,
 
and
 
top-
up
 
if
 
necessary,
 
every
 
3
 
000
 
miles
 
(5
 
000
 
kms).
Check
 
all
 
of
 
these
 
levels
 
regularly,
 
in
 
line
 
with
 
the
 
manufacturer's   service   schedule.   Top   them   up   if   necessary,   unless   other wise   indicated.
If
 
a
 
level
 
drops
 
significantly,
 
have
 
the
 
corresponding   system   checked   by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop.
To
 
ensure
 
that
 
the
 
reading
 
is
 
correct,
 
y
our
 
vehicle
 
must
 
be
 
parked
 
on
 
a
 
level
 
s
ur face
 
with
 
the
 
engine
 
having
 
been
 
off
 
f
or
 
more
 
than
 
30
 
minutes. A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A
  mark   or  
belo
w the B   mark,   do not star t the engine.
-
 
I
 f the level is above the MAX
 
 mark   (risk  
o
f   damage   to   the   engine),   contact   a  
C
ITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop.
-
 
I
 f the level is below the MIN
 
 mark,   you  
m
ust   top-up   the   engine   oil. 
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The brake fluid level should be close to   the   "MA X"   mark.   If   it   is   not,   check  
t
he   brake   pad   wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for   details   of   the   interval   for   this   operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the 
corresponding  underbonnet   layout   view.
F
 
U
 nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler 
aperture.
F
 
A
 dd   oil   in   small   quantities,   avoiding   any  
s
pills   on   engine   components   (risk   of   fire).
F
 
W
 ait   a   few   minutes   before   checking   the  
l
evel   again   using   the   dipstick.
F
 
A
 dd   more   oil   if   necessary.
F
 
A
 fter   checking   the   level,   carefully   refit   the  
o
il   filler   cap   and   the   dipstick   in   its   tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for   details   of   the   interval   for   this   operation.
In
  order   to   maintain   the   reliability   of   the   engine  
a
nd emission control system, never use 
additives
  in   the   engine   oil.
After
  topping-up   the   oil,   the   check   when  
s
witching   on   the   ignition   with   the   oil  
l
evel indicator in the instrument panel 
is   not   valid   during   the   30   minutes   after  
t
opping   up.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, c
heck   that   the   oil   is   the   correct   grade   for   your  
e
ngine   and   conforms   to   the   manufacturer's  
r
ecommendations. 
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Net .................................................................118
Number plate lamps ...................................... 3
09
Oil consumption
 ............................................ 2
74
OIl,
 eng
ine
 ...............................
 ......................2 74
Opening
  the   bonnet  
...................................... 2
71 Safety, children
 ..................... 2
32,   234,   238 -256
Scented air freshener
 ................................... 10
3
Opening
  the   boot  
..............................
 .. 51,   53,   63
Opening   the   doors  
...............................
 ..... 51,   53
Opening   the   panoramic   sunroof   blind  
..........
2
 23
Pads,
 b
 rake
 ...................................................
2
 78
Paint colour code  
..........................................
3
 31
Panoramic   glass   sunroof  
..............................
2
 23
Parcel shelf, rear
 .................................... 111
 ,  11 6
Park   Assist  
...............................
 .....................
192
Parking   brake,    
electric
 ..............................
 .................. 131,   278
Parking   sensors,   front  
...................................
18
 8
Parking   sensors,   rear....................................
187
Plates, identification ...................................... 331
Port, USB  ......................................................
10 9
Pressures, tyres ................... 2 85,   290,   300,   331
Pre-tensioning
  
sea
t belts
 ..............................
 ......................232
Priming
  the   fuel    
system
 
................
 .........................................321
Protecting
  children  
................ 2
 32,   234,   238 -256
Puncture
 ................
........................................284
P
N
OS
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M ap   reading   lamps  ....................................... 12
1
Markings,
 id
entification
 ................................. 3
31
Massage
  function   
...............................
 ............80
Mats
 ...............................
................................11 0
Memorising
  a   speed  
..................................... 14
9
Mirror, child surveillance
 ............................... 20
5
Mirror, rear view
 
............................................ 20
4
Mirrors, door ......................... 102,
  182,   203,   204
Misfuel prevention
 ...............................
..........258
Modularity, seats
 ...............................
..............89
Motorised
 t
ailgate
 ..................................... 6
4-66
Mountings,
 I
sofix
 ...............................
 ............249
Multimedia, rear
 ...............................
.............113
M
Range ................ .............................................. 50
Range,   AdBlue  ............................... .................42
Reading
  lamps,   rear  
...................................... 111
R
ear
 s
 creen,
 d
 emisting
 ................................. 10
2
Recharging
  the   battery  
.................................3
17
Recirculation, air
 ...............................
.94, 96, 98
Reduction of electrical load
 .......................... 26
5
Regeneration
  of   the   particle   filter  
.................2
77
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation   detection system
 
......................................... 2
01
Reinitialising
  the   remote   control  
.....................58
R
emote control
 ........................................... 51
- 5 9
Removing
  a   wheel  
..............................
 ..........297
Removing
  the   mat  
...............................
 ..........11 0
Replacing
 bu
lbs
 ..............................
 ..............301
Replacing
 f
uses
 ..............................
 ..............310
Replacing
  the   air   filter  
...................................27
7
Replacing
  the   oil   filter  
...................................27
7
Replacing
 t
he
 p
 assenger
  
c
ompartment filter
 ...................................... 27
7
Resetting
  the   service   indicator  
.......................39
R
esetting   the   trip   recorder  
..............................45
R
eversing
 c
 amera
 ...............................
 ..........189
Reversing
 lam
p
 ..................................... 3
05-308
Roof bars
 ....................................................... 26
9
Running
  out   of   fuel   (Diesel)  
..........................3
21
R
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Screen, cold climate .....................................2 61
Screenwash, front ......................................... 2
20
Screenwash, rear
 ...............................
...........219
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
 ............ 2
79
Seat belts
 ............................................. 2
28, 244
Seats, electric
 ................................................. 77
Se
ats, front
 ...............................
 ...........75, 77, 78
Seats, heated
 ...............................
...................81
Seats, rear
 .................................... 8
2, 84, 86, 87
Selector,
 ge
ar
 ................................................ 14
0
Serial number, vehicle
 .................................. 3
31
Service indicator
 ............................................. 37
S
ervicing
 ...............................
 ............................9
Settings,
 e
quipment
 .................................. 1
 1,   13
Sidelamps
 ............ 2
06,   210,   301,   303,   305,   307
Side repeater
 ..............................
..................305
Snow chains
 .................................................. 26
0
Socket,
  12   V   accessory  
................10
5, 109, 112
Sockets,
  audio  
.............................................. 10
9
Speed limiter
 ...............................
..149, 152, 15 4
Speed
 l
imit
 r
 ecognition
 ................................. 15
0
Spotlamps, side
 ....................................2
14,   305
Stability control (ESC) ...................................225
Starting
  the   vehicle  
.......................12
5, 127, 128
Starting
  using   another   battery  
......................31
6
Stay, bonnet
 ...............................
...................271
Steering
  wheel,   adjustment  
............................91
St
op
 ...............
 .................................................. 27
Stopping
  the   vehicle  
.....................12
5, 127, 128
Stop & Start
 ................ 2
5,   50,   93,   102,   146,   147,  
2
57,   271,   277,   315,   318
Stop
  (warning   lamp)  
........................................ 2
7
Storage
 ................
..........................1 0 6 ,  11 0 ,  112
Storing
  driving   positions  
.................................78
S
un visor
 ....................................................... 10
6
Sun visor flap
 
...............................
 .................10 6
Synchronising
  the   remote   control  
...................58
W
Warning and indicator lamps .................... 21 -36
Warning   lamp,   braking   system  .......................31
W
arning   lamp,   Diesel   engine   pre-heater  
.......24
W
arning   lamp,   SCR   emissions   control  
s
ystem  
................
 ........................................... 36
Warning
  lamp,   Service.................................... 29
Warning
  lamp,   Stop  
........................................ 2
7
Washing
 (
advice)........................................... 278
Weights
 ...............
..........................324,   328,   329
Wheel, spare
 ......................................... 29
1-294
Window controls
 ............................................. 73
W
iper
 b
 lades
 (
 changing)
 ......................2
22, 268
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 219
Wipers
 ............................................. 2
5, 218, 221
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
 ........... 21
8, 221
Under-inflation (detection)
 ............. 3
4,
 
200,
 
290
Unlocking
 ..............................
.................... 51,
 
53
Unlocking
 
from
 
the
 
inside
 
............................... 60
U
nlocking
 
the
 
boot
 
.......................................... 51
U
nlocking
 
the
 
doors
 
........................................ 60
U
rea
 ..............................................................
. 279
U
TV
Table of weights ............................3 24,   328,   329
Tables   of   engines  ......................... 3 22,   326,   327
Tables of fuses
 
.............................................. 31
0
Tailgate
 ................
......................................63,   65
Tank,
  AdBlue
® additive ................................. 2 79
Tank,
 
fuel
 ............................... ................257, 258
Technical data
 ....................................... 3
22-330
Temperature, coolant
 ...................................... 40
T
hree flashes (direction indicators)
 .............. 2
15
To o l s
 ................
...................................... 291-294
To r c h
 ..............................
............................... 120
Total distance recorder
 ................................... 45
T
ouch screen tablet
 ........................................ 11
T
o w b a r
 ................
 ........................... 124, 262, 264
Towed loads
 ..................................3
24,   328,   329
Towing
 
another   vehicle  
................................. 32
0
Traction control (ASR)
 ..............2
6,   31,   225,   227
Tr a i l e r
 ...............
............................. 124,   264,   319
Triangle,
 w
arning ........................................... 283
Trip computer
 ............................................ 48
-50
Trip distance recorder
 ..................................... 45
T
y r e s
 .......................................................... 9
 ,   331
Tyre under-inflation   detection
 ...............
............... 34,   200,   202,   290Ventilation
 .............................. 9
2,   93,   94,   95,   97
Visibility
 ...............................
 ..........................
102
Vision   360°  
....................................................
19
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