light Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing the door lock or remotely. It is
also used to locate the vehicle, acti-
vate the guide-me-home lighting and
start the engine, as well as providing
protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press this button to unfold
the key.

 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using the
key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver's door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors unfold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the welcome lighting, courtesy
lamps and exterior side spot lamps
for approximately thirty seconds.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control

 Press the open pad-
lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

 Press the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot. According to version, the door mir-
rors unfold at the same time as the
fi rst unlocking action.
It also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the welcome lighting, the
courtesy lamps and the exterior side
spotlamps for approximately thir-
ty seconds.
The complete or selec-
tive unlocking parameter
is set via the multifunc-
tion screen confi guration
menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds. Selective unlocking is not available
using the key.

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Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the
vehicle. To allow long objects to be carried,
the vehicle can be locked from the
inside, using the central locking
control on the dashboard, even if
the tailgate or rear screen is open.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock
itself again automatically after thirty
seconds unless a door is opened.
When closing the windows and/or
panoramic sunroof blind using the
remote control, you must ensure
that no one prevents them from
closing correctly.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer. Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
the panoramic sunroof
blind automatically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control

 Briefl y press the closed
padlock to lock the ve-
hicle.

 Make a long press on the closed
padlock to lock the vehicle and
also close the windows and the
panoramic sunroof blind.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.
Locking also triggers the timed
switching on of the exterior side
spotlamps and the guide-me-home
lighting, if this is activated. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.

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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
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.
Deadlocking also triggers the timed
illumination of the exterior side spot
lamps and guide-me-home lighting,
if this is activated.

 First press this button to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance, espe-
cially when the light is poor. Your ve-
hicle must be locked.

 Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will bring on the courtesy lamps
and exterior side spotlamps, as well
as fl ashing the direction indicators
for a few seconds. 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
A press on this button op-
erates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the side-
lamps, dipped beam head-
lamps, number plate lamps
and exterior side spotlamps (located
underneath the door mirrors)).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.

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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
control.
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-
tery is fl at, you are in-
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.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing together.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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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
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.
Deadlocking also triggers the timed
illumination of the exterior side spot
lamps and guide-me-home lighting,
if this is activated.

 First press this button to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance, espe-
cially when the light is poor. Your ve-
hicle must be locked.

 Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will bring on the courtesy lamps
and exterior side spotlamps, as well
as fl ashing the direction indicators
for a few seconds. 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
A press on this button op-
erates the guide-me-home
lighting (lighting of the side-
lamps, dipped beam head-
lamps, number plate lamps
and exterior side spotlamps (located
underneath the door mirrors)).
A second press before the end of
the timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.

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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
control.
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-
tery is fl at, you are in-
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.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing together.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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Locking the vehicle with
exterior perimeter monitoring
only
Deactivate the interior volumetric
monitoring to avoid unwanted trig-
gering of the alarm in certain cases
such as:
- leaving a pet in the vehicle,
- leaving a window partially open,
- washing your vehicle, To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time the
ignition is switched off.
Deactivation of the interior
volumetric monitoring

 Switch off the ignition.

 Within ten seconds, press the
button until the indicator lamp is
lit continuously.

 Get out of the vehicle.

 Press the locking button on the
remote control immediately.
The exterior perimeter monitoring
alone is activated: the indicator lamp
on the button fl ashes once per second.
Triggering of the alarm
The monitoring functions remain
active until the alarm has been trig-
gered eleven times in succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote control, rapid fl ashing
of the indicator lamp on the button
informs you that the alarm was trig-
gered during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this
fl ashing stops immediately. Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring func-
tions:
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
Malfunction
Automatic activation *

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle us-
ing the key in the driver's door
lock.
When the ignition is switched on, fi xed
lighting of the indicator lamp on the
button indicates a malfunction of the
system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
2 minutes after the last door or the
boot is closed, the system is activat-
ed automatically.

 To avoid triggering the alarm on
entering the vehicle, fi rst press
the unlocking button on the re-
mote control.

 Unlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.

 Open the door; the alarm is trig-
gered.

 Switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops. The indicator lamp on the
button switches off.
This is indicated by sounding of the
siren and fl ashing of the direction in-
dicators for thirty seconds.
Reactivation of the interior
volumetric monitoring

 Press the unlocking button on the
remote control to deactivate the
exterior perimeter monitoring.

 Press the locking button on the
remote control to activate all the
monitoring functions.
The indicator lamp on the button
again fl ashes once per second.
* According to country.

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Emergency boot release
System for mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside
the boot.

 Insert a small screwdriver into
hole A of the lock to unlock the
tailgate.

 Push the white part, located in-
side the lock, to the left to unlock
the boot.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
It is fi tted with an electrically con-
trolled blind.
Opening the roof blind

 Rotate the control knob B to slide
the roof blind to the desired posi-
tion (positions 1 to 9 ). Closing the roof blind

 Rotate the control knob B to po-
sition 0 to close the roof blind.

Recommendations
- Pressing the locking button on the remote control for more than
two seconds will close the blind
(practical when, for example,
you leave your vehicle in a sunlit
car park).
- On returning to your vehicle, a press on control knob B reposi-
tions the blind to the last position
selected.
Anti-pinch
The blind has an anti-pinch function.
At the end of its travel, when the blind
encounters an obstacle on closing, it
stops and moves back slightly.
Following a fault or after a battery
disconnection during the movement
of the blind or after it has stopped,
you must re-initialise the anti-pinch
function:

 place the blind in the closed
position,

 press control knob B for approxi-
mately two seconds.

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Emergency boot release
System for mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside
the boot.

 Insert a small screwdriver into
hole A of the lock to unlock the
tailgate.

 Push the white part, located in-
side the lock, to the left to unlock
the boot.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
It is fi tted with an electrically con-
trolled blind.
Opening the roof blind

 Rotate the control knob B to slide
the roof blind to the desired posi-
tion (positions 1 to 9 ). Closing the roof blind

 Rotate the control knob B to po-
sition 0 to close the roof blind.

Recommendations
- Pressing the locking button on the remote control for more than
two seconds will close the blind
(practical when, for example,
you leave your vehicle in a sunlit
car park).
- On returning to your vehicle, a press on control knob B reposi-
tions the blind to the last position
selected.
Anti-pinch
The blind has an anti-pinch function.
At the end of its travel, when the blind
encounters an obstacle on closing, it
stops and moves back slightly.
Following a fault or after a battery
disconnection during the movement
of the blind or after it has stopped,
you must re-initialise the anti-pinch
function:

 place the blind in the closed
position,

 press control knob B for approxi-
mately two seconds.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS
Control stalk for the selection and con-
trol of the various front and rear lamps
providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of
the vehicle are designed to adapt
the driver's visibility progressively in
relation to the climatic conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are fi tted to fulfi l the re-
quirements of particular driving con-
ditions:
- a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,
- front foglamps for even better forward vision,
- directional headlamps for im- proved visibility when cornering,
- daytime running lamps to be seen during the day. Programming
Various automatic lighting control
modes are also available depending
on options:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- automatic illumination of head-
lamps,
- directional lighting.
Manual controls Lamps off.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped headlamps or
main beam headlamps.

B. Stalk for switching headlamps:
pull to switch the lighting be-
tween dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps
modes, the driver can switch on the
main beam headlamps temporarily
("headlamp fl ash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indi-
cator lamp on the instrument panel
confi rms the switching on of the
lighting selected.
The lighting commands are issued
directly by the driver by means of
the ring
A and the stalk B .
A. Main lighting mode selection
ring: turn it to position the symbol
required facing the mark.