towing Citroen C4 PICASSO 2016 2.G Owner's Manual
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Hazard warning lamps 224
Horn
2
24
Emergency
or assistance call
2
24
Electronic stability
control (ESC)
2
25
Seat belts
2
28
Airbags
2
33
Child
seats
2
38
Deactivating
t
he
p
assenger's
f
ront airbag
2
40
ISOFIX
mountings
2
49
Child
lock
2
56
Safety
Fuel 257
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
2
58
Snow chains
2
60
Very cold climate screen(s)
2
61
Towbar
with quickly
detachable towball
2
62
Towing
a trailer
2
64
Energy
economy mode
2
65
Accessories
266
Changing
a wiper blade
2
68
Roof bars
2
69
B o nnet
271
Petrol
engines
2
72
Diesel
engines
2
73
Checking
levels
2
74
Checks
2
77
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 79
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 83
Temporary puncture
repair
kit
2
84
Spare wheel
2
91
Changing
a bulb
3
01
Changing
a fuse
3
10
12
V battery
3
15
To w i n g
3
19
Running
out of fuel (Diesel)
3
21
In the event o f a b reakdown
Petrol engines 3 22
Petrol weights
3
24
Diesel
engines
3
26
Diesel
weights
3
28
Dimensions
3
30
Identification
ma
rkings
3
31
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 332Audio and telematics
Mirrors 203
Lighting controls
2
06
Automatic illumination of headlamps
2
11
Automatic headlamps
2
12
Daytime
running lamps
2
14
Direction indicators
2
15
Adjusting
the headlamp beam height
2
15
Directional
l
ighting
2
17
Wiper
control stalk
2
18
Screenwash
220
Automatic rain sensitive wipers
2
21
Panoramic
sunroof
2
23
Lighting and v isibility
Alphabetical
in
dex
For the audio and touch screen
telematic systems, refer to the
supplement to the handbook or go to
t
he following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents
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Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel
p revention 257-259
Wipers, screenwash
2
18 -222
Changing a wiper blade
2
68
Exterior welcome lighting
2
14-215
Door mirror spotlamps
2
14
Cornering lighting
2
16
Directional
l
ighting
2
17
Headlamp beam height adjustment
2
15
Changing
bu
lbs
3
01-305
-
f
ront lamps
-
fo
glamps
-
d
irection indicator repeaters
Very cold climate screen(s)
2
61
Door mirrors
2
03 -204
Panoramic
sunroof
2
23
Roof bars
2
69
Accessories
266-267
ESC:
ABS,
EBA,
ASR,
DSC
2
25 -227
Tyre under-inflation detection
20
0-202
Tyre
pressures
3
31
Temporary puncture repair
kit
2
84-290
Changing
a
wheel
2
91-300
-
tools
- spar
e wheel
-
r
emoving
/
refitting
Snow chains
2
60
Changing
bu
lbs
3
05-309
-
r
ear lamps
-
3
rd
brake
lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
-
fo
glamps
Parking
sensors
1
87-188
Reversing
camera
1
89
360
Vision
1
90 -191
Park
Assist
1
92-199
Towbar
1
24, 264
Towing
(advice)
3
19 -320
Towbar
with
quickly
detachable
tow
ball
2
62-263
Boot
6
3-69
-
o
pening
/
closing
-
em
ergency
r
elease
Motorised
tailgate
6
4- 67
Hands-free
tailgate
access
6
8 - 69
Electronic
key
/
"Keyless
Entry
and
S
tarting"
system
5
1-59
-
o
pening
/
closing
-
a
nti-theft protection
-
b
ack-up
control
-
battery
Doors
61
- 62
-
o
pening / closing
-
em
ergency
c
ontrol
Central locking
6
0
Alarm
7
0-72
Electric windows
7
3 -74
Over view
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
l
ocated at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as
the air extractor located in the boot.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
o
f the air conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
t
o keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
e
lements replaced regularly.
W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
s
pecial active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants
and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
s
ymptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
i
t checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the i nterior t emperature i s v ery h igh, f irst
v
entilate the passenger compartment for
a
few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The
air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
any
danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning
results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
per fectly
normal.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning s ystems only work when the engine is
r
unning.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in
the passenger compartment, you can
t
emporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer
to the corresponding section.
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Storage below
t
he steering wheel
This storage compartment below the steering w
heel is intended for stowing your vehicle's
han
dbook
pa
ck.
Rear fittings
Aircraft-style rear tables
These tables, fitted to the backs of the front seats, incorporate a cup-holder recess A and a
retaining
strap B.
F
P
ull the table downwards to open.
F
T
o stow the table, raise it until the latch
locks.
For safety reasons, these tables collapse
downwards
if excessive pressure is exerted on
t
hem. Reading
lamps C may be fitted in the front seat
backrests, behind the tables. They illuminate
t
he sur face of the tables without disturbing the
o
ther
p
assengers.
They can be used only while the table is down.
F
P
ress the "on/off " button to turn the lamp
o
n or off.
Individual reading lamps
Rear table stowed
Rear table opened
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Boot fittings
1. Luggage cover blind (
see details on a following page)
2.
T
o r c h
(
see details on a following page)
3.
C
oncertina boards
4.
1
2 V socket (maximum power: 120 Watts)
5.
A
rmrest with cup holder and storage space
6.
L
ocation for stowing the luggage cover
b
lind
7.
O
pen
s
torage
8.
L
ower lashing eyes
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Stowing behind the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats with the roller
stowed at the rear, it is necessary to raise the
concertina boards in order to allow access to
the
seat
locking controls (red straps).
F
E
nsure
that
the
3rd row seats are folded.
F
F
old
the
first
two
concertina boards.
F
I
nstall the roller in the space above the arm
rest,
one
side
after the other, inclining it
s
li g ht l y.
F
S
lide
the
roller
as
far as it will go, up to the
c
ut-outs
provided
at the back of the boot,
w
ith
the
two
flaps
directed downwards.
F
U
nfold
the
third
row seats.
The folded concertina boards can be
positioned
horizontally or vertically.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the
axle and the nose weight approaches the
m
aximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing
engine per formance. Above
1 0
00 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically to avoid the
audible
signal if a genuine CITROËN
t
owbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature. F
I
f the warning lamp and the
S
TOP
warning lamp come on,
s
top the vehicle and switch off
the
engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
e
ngine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer and the headlamp beam
height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding
s
ection.
Driving
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the parking brake is applied: the
in
dicator lamps in the instrument panel
and
the control lever must be on fixed,
n
ot
f
lashing.
If
the parking brake is not applied, there
i
s an audible signal and a message is
d
isplayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle
with the ignition on, as they
c
ould release the parking brake.When
towing, parking on a steep slope, o
r if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn
the wheels towards the kerb and
e
ngage a gear (with a manual gearbox)
o
r place the gear selector at position P
with
an automatic gearbox.
For
towing, your vehicle is approved for
p
arking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of
the
brake indicator lamp and
t
he P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the
m
essage
"
Parking
b
rake
a
pplied".
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F
w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
p
edal, briefly push the control lever.
The
complete release of the parking brake
i
s confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
t
he P indicator lamp in the control lever going
o
ff,
a
ccompanied
b
y
t
he
d
isplay
o
f
t
he
m
essage
"
Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing
the brake pedal, the parking
b
rake will not be released and a
m
essage is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the command is signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l
eve r.
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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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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the cruise control.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Operating faultWhen the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
c
hanging buttons: this may result in a
v
ery rapid change in the speed of your
v
ehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from
exceeding the programmed speed.
On
steep climbs or when towing, the
p
rogrammed speed may not be reached
o
r maintained.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation
of the cruise control.
To
avoid any risk of jamming of the
ped
als:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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