warning light Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.G User Guide
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
i n g i n t h e t a n k a n d 2 o r 3 b a r s fl a s h
in the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Top up with fuel as soon as possible
to avoid running out.
This warning lamp comes on each
time the ignition is switched on, until
s u f fi c i e n t f u e l i s a d d e d .
A control located on the panel to the
left of the steering wheel allows you
t o o p e n t h e f u e l fl a p f r o m i n s i d e t h e
vehicle.
Do not continue driving until you run
out of fuel as this may cause dam-
age to the emisions control and fuel
injection systems. Battery charge
If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of a
fault in the battery charging
circuit (dirty or loose termi-
nals, slack or cut alternator
belt, ...).
Door open A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp comes on continuously,
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp comes on
continuously, accompanied by an audi-
ble signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions repre-
sent those whose seat belts are not
fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
approximately12 mph (20 km/h).
A b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , i t fl a s h -
es accompanied by an audible
signal for around 120 seconds.
The audible signal stops when
the ignition is switched off or if a
door is opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
s e n g e r s e a t m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
- the warning lamp lights up be-
tween 0 and approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). Above 12 mph
( 2 0 k m / h ) , i t fl a s h e s a c c o m p a -
nied by a message on the mul-
tifunction screen and an audible
signal for around 120 seconds.
Second row rear passengers’ or
front passenger’s seat belt not fas-
tened without presence sensor:
- when the ignition is switched on, the points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.
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MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
A. DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL
1. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower adjustment only op-
erates when the engine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w , p r e s s o n b u t -
ton 1 :
t o i n c r e a s e t h e fl o w o f a i r ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e fl o w o f a i r .
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s s h o w n b y t h e p r o -
gressive lighting of the warning lamps
depicting the ventilator blades 1 . B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
To achieve an agreeable level of
comfort in the passenger compart-
ment, you should not leave this con-
trol too long in the OFF position.
2. Adjustment of the air
distribution
Press on button 2 to make the
display scroll through the differ-
ent types of air distribution.
The air distribution chosen
is shown by the lighting of
the corresponding warning
lamps on the display 2.
3. Mode of adjustment of temperature for the
passenger
Press on button 3 to have inde-
pendent passenger control of
cabin air temperature. The warn-
ing lamp goes out.
While the passenger is adjusting tem-
perature, the warning lamp lights up. 4. Air recirculation
This control is for isolating disagree-
able odours or fumes coming from
outside.
Press on button 4 , to exclude
entry of outside air. The warning
lamp lights up.
This should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of
cabin air and to prevent misting
forming on the windows.
Press again on button 4 , to de-
activate air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only oper-
ate when the engine is running. The
a i r b l o w e r c o n t r o l ( a d j u s t i n g t h e fl o w
of air) has to be activated in order for
air conditioning to be obtained.
Press on button 5 . The warning
lamp lights up.
To be effective, the air condi-
tioning should be operated only
with the windows closed.
If your vehicle is not equipped with
air conditioning, you will have the
same control panel but without the
A/C button.
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6. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This operates only if the engine is
running.
Press on button 6 to activate/de-
activate the electric demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen and
the exterior rear view mirrors.
The warning lamp lights up.
7. Rapid demisting/defrosting of front and rear windows
and rear view mirrors
Press on button 7 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function simultaneously acti-
vates:
- front demisting/defrosting,
- o p t i m u m fl o w o f a i r ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting of rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
To stop the function, press again on
button 7 . 8. Adjustment of the air
blower temperature
This control is for adjusting the tem-
perature of the air in the passenger
compartment. It can be used in cold
weather as well as in hot weather, pro-
vided the air conditioning is active.
The adjustment of the temperature is
continuous and progressive starting
from left to right.
B. PASSENGER’S CONTROL PANEL
Adjustment of temperature
Press on button 9 to take over
control of the temperature. The
warning lamp lights up.
Rotate button 10 to adjust your
temperature.
The adjustment of the temperature is
continuous and progressive starting
from left to right.
The demisting/defrosting
switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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3. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running (except when
the REST function is activated).
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n t h e
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ( t h i s
button also has the REST
function).
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
If you place the air blower on posi-
tion 0 , the system is deactivated.
The air blower display will be empty,
with the indication OFF.
Function for retaining
ventilation with the engine
switched off
The REST function is avail-
able when you switch on the ignition
and when you stop the engine.
This function allows you to retain ventilation
in the passenger compartment for a few
minutes, even with the engine stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, any
passengers present can still have
t h e b e n e fi t o f a i r c i r c u l a t i o n , e v e n
though the engine is not running.
Engine stopped, ignition switched
on:
- The displays will light up, with the air blower shown empty as
long as the function is available.
- A press on the REST button acti- vates the function for a timing of
just a few minutes. Two blades of
t h e b l o w e r w i l l fi l l t o s i g n i f y t h a t
the function is active.
- It can be deactivated and reacti- vated during the timed period.
- At the end of the timed period, the display will go off. This button does not activate the air
conditioning, only the air blowers. In
t h e R E S T f u n c t i o n , t h e a i r fl o w a n d
distribution are controlled automati-
cally and you cannot modify them.
On stopping the engine:
- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown empty and the
function can be activated for
30 seconds.
- A press on the REST button dur- ing the next 30 seconds activates
the function for a timing of several
minutes. The duration and avail-
ability of the function are variable
according to the state of charge
of the battery (a protection to
guarantee engine starting). Two
b l o w e r b l a d e s fi l l u p t o s i g n i f y t h a t
the function is active. It remains
active, even after the doors have
been locked, until the end of the
timing.
- A further press before the end of the timed period stops the function
d e fi n i t i v e l y . 4. Adjustment of the air
distribution
Press on button 4 so that
t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c -
cessively on the display.
The air distribution you have chosen
i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e
corresponding warning lamps in the
display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
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5. Air recirculation
Press on button 5 to close off the
entry of air from outside and to ac-
tivate recycling of the air in the cab-
in. the warning lamp comes on.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
Press again on button 5 to allow
entry of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located on the lower left of
the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible states for
this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of the
rear passenger con-
trols
Reduction of the
a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
This button activates the recir-
culation of air within the pas-
senger compartment and also
has an automatic function.
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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of the front and rear
windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:
- front demisting/defrosting at opti- mum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting of the rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Demisting/defrost-
ing of the rear view mirrors and heated
rear screen remains activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
B. PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently
at any time by pressing buttons +
and - .
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature for the
passenger is aligned with
that for the driver. 12. Rear passengers (right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the but-
ton to decrease
or increase the air
fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h i s
is enabled by the driver (see button 6
of the driver’s control panel).
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5. Air recirculation
Press on button 5 to close off the
entry of air from outside and to ac-
tivate recycling of the air in the cab-
in. the warning lamp comes on.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
Press again on button 5 to allow
entry of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located on the lower left of
the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible states for
this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of the
rear passenger con-
trols
Reduction of the
a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
This button activates the recir-
culation of air within the pas-
senger compartment and also
has an automatic function.
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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of the front and rear
windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:
- front demisting/defrosting at opti- mum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting of the rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Demisting/defrost-
ing of the rear view mirrors and heated
rear screen remains activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
B. PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently
at any time by pressing buttons +
and - .
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature for the
passenger is aligned with
that for the driver. 12. Rear passengers (right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the but-
ton to decrease
or increase the air
fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h i s
is enabled by the driver (see button 6
of the driver’s control panel).
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Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in this
position for more than two sec-
onds to close the windows auto-
matically in addition to locking.
Turn the key to the right again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and exterior side
s p o t l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c -
tion indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting
of the sidelamps, dipped beams,
number plate lamps and exterior
side spotlamps (located underneath
the exterior rear view mirrors)).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the 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
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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.
First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.
Then, reinitialise the remote con-
trol.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Reinitialisation
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.
Switch off the ignition and re-
move the key from the ignition
switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
If the remote control bat-
t e r y i s fl a t , y o u a r e i n -
formed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.
S l i d e t h e fl a t b a t t e r y o u t o f i t s l o -
cation.
Slide the new battery into its lo-
cation observing the original di-
rection.
Clip the casing together.
Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery