warning light Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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DRIVING
PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION

Grand
C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso

The pneumatic rear suspension en-
hances driving comfort by maintain-
ing a constant body height whatever
the vehicle load.

Operation



- If there is an increase in vehicle
load, a sinking of the rear of
the vehicle is detected and the
pneumatic springs infl ate in or-
der to compensate for the extra
weight.

- If there is a decrease in load, a
rising of the rear of the vehicle is
detected and so the pneumatic
springs defl ate to return the ve-
hicle to its nominal height.

- If the vehicle has been unused
for a long period, the pneumatic
springs may infl ate if necessary
when you unlock or open a door,
so as to return the vehicle to its
nominal height.
If you do not reactivate the system
manually, automatic height correc-
tion will be activated as soon as the
vehicle starts to move. During height
correction, the service warning lamp
comes on and a message on the
screen reminds you not to exceed
6 mph (10 km/h).
The automatic correction does not
function if the doors or the boot are
open.
The automatic correction operates
even if your vehicle is in power
economy mode.
Activation/Deactivation
The automatic height correction can
be deactivated:


)
press button B
located on the
left hand boot interior trim for ap-
proximately two seconds,

)
release the button when you
hear a beep. Deactivation is con-
fi rmed by the lighting of the indi-
cator lamp in button B
.

In the event of a system fault,
alert messages, always in asso-
ciation with the service warning
lamp, will appear in the instru-
ment panel . Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

You must deactivate the system in
the following circumstances:


- when working under the vehicle,

- when changing a wheel,

- when transporting the vehicle on
a lorry or ferry.
To reactivate automatic height cor-
rection:


)
press button B
again for approxi-
mately two seconds,

)
release the button when you hear
a beep. Activation is confi rmed
by the extinction of the indicator
lamp in button B
.

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181
CHECKS






CHECKS












12 V battery

The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, parti-
cularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.










Particle filter system (Diesel)

Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen, accompanied by an audible
signal and lighting of the service
warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffi c jams
etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
required when replacing or discon-
necting the battery. Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may shorten the life of the
battery.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the servicing booklet and ac-
cording to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





















Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driv-
ing), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesir-
able odours.














Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Access to the fuses


)
Open the glove box.

)
Undo the screw by a quarter turn
and pivot the housing.

Table of fuses



Fuse N°



Rating



Functions




F1



15 A

Rear screen wipe


F2



30 A

Locking and unlocking earth


F3



5 A

Airbags and pretensioners


F4



10 A

Multimedia, photochromic rear view mirror, particle
fi lter, diagnostic socket, air conditioning, manual
headlamp height adjustment


F5



30 A

Front windows, front door electronic control panel,
panoramic sunroof


F6



30 A

Rear windows


F7



5 A

Interior lamps, cooled glove box, radio


F8



20 A

Multifunction screen, radio, steering mounted
controls, multimedia, defl ation detection, alarm,
trailer


F9



30 A

Multimedia, front 12 V sockets, torch, radio


F10



15 A

Height corrector (suspension)


F11



15 A

Brake switch, ignition switch


F12



15 A

Parking sensors, automatic screen wipe and
lighting, passenger’s electric seat, lane departure
warning system, Hi-Fi amplifi er, trailer


F13



5 A

Engine relay unit (BSM), driver’s electric seat


F14



15 A

Air conditioning, Bluetooth
®
hands-free kit,
automatic gearbox lever, airbags, instrument panel


F15



30 A

Locking and unlocking


F16



-

SHUNT


F17



40 A

Heated rear screen


Fuses under the dashboard

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Access to the second dashboard
fusebox


After any operation on the fuses
in the fusebox, check that the
fusebox cover is put back cor-
rectly for their protection.

Table of fuses



Fuse N°



Rating



Functions




F29



20 A

Heated seats


F30



-

Not used


F31



40 A

Trailer relay unit


F32



15 A

Rear 12V socket


F33



5 A

Parking sensors, automatic rain sensitive
wipers and automatic illumination of headlamps,
passenger’s electric seat, lane departure warning
system, Hi-Fi amplifi er


F34



5 A

Trailer


F35



-

Not used


F36



20 A

Hi-Fi amplifi er


F37



10 A

Air conditioning, lighting pack


F38



30 A

Driver’s electric seat


F39



5 A

Fuel fi ller fl ap


F40



30 A

Passenger’s electric seat, panoramic sunroof

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
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
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.

Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 120



THP 155



VTi 143



Gearboxes


Automatic





Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


5FS-0



5FV-8/P



RFJ-F




- Unladen weight
1 430 - 1 415 - 1 415
1 517 - 1 430 - 1 430
1 600 - 1 556 - 1 552


- Kerb weight
1 505 - 1 490 - 1 490
1 592 - 1 505 - 1 505
1 675 - 1 631 - 1 627


- Payload
770 - 700 - 525
703 - 630 - 610
660 - 514 - 538


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 200 - 2 115 - 2 015
2 220 - 2 060 - 2 040
2 260 - 2 070 - 2 090


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 300 - 3 315 - 3 315
3 420 - 3 410 - 3 390
3 660 - 3 570 - 3 590


-
Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100 - 1 200 - 1 300
1 200 - 1 350 - 1 350
1 400 - 1 500 - 1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 300 - 1 500 - 1 500
1 500
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
750 -745 - 745
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
60
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.


*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 110



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic gearbox system



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


9HZ-C



9HZ-H/P




- Unladen weight
1 530 - 1 484 - 1 489
1 539 - 1 494 - 1 499


- Kerb weight
1 605 - 1 559 - 1 564
1 614 - 1 569 - 1 574


- Payload
720 - 546 - 561
711 - 536 - 561


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 250 - 2 030 - 2 050
2 250 - 2 030 - 2 060


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 130
3 130


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
880 - 1 100 - 1 080
880 - 1 100 - 1 070


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 180 - 1 300 - 1 300
1 180 - 1 300 - 1 300


- Unbraked trailer

750
750


- Recommended nose weight
50 - 60 - 60
50 - 60 - 60
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel



engines


HDi 110



Gearboxes


Manual





Electronic gearbox system




Electronic gearbox system




Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


9HR-8



9HR-8/P



9HR-8/PS




- Unladen weight
1 490 - 1 430 - 1 430
1 510 - 1 470 - 1 420
1 520 - 1 480 - 1 430


- Kerb weight
1 565 - 1 505 - 1 505
1 585 - 1 545 - 1 495
1 595 - 1 555 - 1 505


- Payload
760 - 670 - 620
740 - 630 - 640
730 - 620 - 630


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 250 - 2 100 - 2 050
2 250 - 2 100 - 2 060
2 250 - 2 100 - 2 060


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 130
3 130
3 130


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
880 - 1 030 - 1 080
880 - 1 030 - 1 070
750 - 900 - 940


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 180 - 1 330 - 1 380
1 180 - 1 330 - 1 370
1 050 - 1 200 - 1 240


- Unbraked trailer

750
750 - 750 - 745
750


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
60
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 62 mph (approx 100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 138



Gearboxes


Electronic gearbox system



Automatic



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


RHJ-H/P



RHR-J




- Unladen weight
1 620 - 1 582 - 1 581
1 650 - 1 611 - 1 640


- Kerb weight
1 695 - 1 657 - 1 656
1 725 - 1 686 - 1 715


- Payload
700 - 558 - 559
700 - 559 - 510


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 320 - 2 140 - 2 140
2 350 - 2 170 - 2 150


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 620 - 3 590 - 3 540
3 550 - 3 520 - 3 550


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300 - 1 450 - 1 400
1 200 - 1 350 - 1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer with GTW
limit)


1 500
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
70 - 60 - 60
60
*


The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 62 mph (approx 100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 150



HDi 163



Gearbox
es


Manual





Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Type codes:
UA... UE... UD...


RHE-8



RHE-8/P



RHH-A




- Unladen weight
1 613 - 1 580 - 1 610
-
1 637 - 1 601 - 1 614


- Kerb weight
1 688 - 1 655 - 1 685
-
1 712 - 1 676 - 1 689


- Payload
695 - 685 - 520
-
688 - 689 - 536


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 308 - 2 265 - 2 130
-
2 325 - 2 290 - 2 150


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 508 - 3 515 - 3 530
-
3 525 - 3 490 - 3 550


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % slope
1 200 - 1 250 - 1 400
-
1 200 - 1 200 - 1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer with GTW
limit)
1 400 - 1 500 - 1 600
-
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
750
-
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
-
60