ignition Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Service Manual

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VISIBILITY









Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the
"fl at-blade" type of wiper blades, it
is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy
water,

- avoid using them to retain card-
board on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.




)
Any action on the wiper stalk in
the minute after switching off the
ignition places the blades verti-
cally on the screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch
on the ignition and operate the
wiper stalk.

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VISIBILITY
COURTESY LAMPS


1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamps




Front courtesy lamp

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

-
in energy economy mode, approxi-mately thirty seconds,

-
with the engine running, unlimited.




- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when a door or the boot is
opened,

- when the key is removed from
the ignition,

-
when the remote control locking
button is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.


Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.



Panoramic sunroof courtesy
lamps
These courtesy lamps have two oper-
ating modes:


- automatic lighting when a door is
opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,

- permanent lighting.

Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the
boot lamps.

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104
VISIBILITY
LIGHTING PACK

Interior mood lighting

This function activates the light
sources which are located in the
dashboard, near the interior door le-
vers and in the roof.
Operation
This back-lit control, located near
the steering wheel below the dash-
board, is used to switch on and off
and adjust the brightness of this
lighting.
To increase
brightness:


)
Press the right of the control to
obtain the desired level.
To reduce
brightness:


)
Press the left of the control to
obtain the desired level.
The setting is stored when the ignition
is switched off.


Interior welcome lighting

When unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control or the key, the foot-
well lamps, interior lamps and interior
mood lighting sources come on for
30 seconds.
This function cannot be deactivated.


Front door pockets with
automatic lighting

The lighting for the door pockets
comes on automatically when you
place a hand inside one of the com-
partments.
It goes off after a few seconds when
you take your hand away.

Reading lamps on front seat
backrests

There are reading lamps in the back-
rests of the front seats, behind the
rear tables. They can operate only
when the table is lowered.


)
Press the "On/Off" button to switch
the reading lamp on or off. This lighting, available once the
sidelamps are on, in night mode,
provides subdued lighting in the
passenger compartment.

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FITTINGS
COOL STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains, de-
pending on version:


- two cup-holders,

- two storage compartments,

- a 12 V accessory socket (Maxi-
mum power: 120W); this is opera-
tional when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V
accessory socket in the boot,

- a USB port.

For safety reasons, the
cooled storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT

This kit consists of a cigar lighter
and a portable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The portable ashtray can
be placed in a cup holder.


)
To use the cigar lighter, press it
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.

Vehicles with the electronic gearbox
system
or an automatic gearbox

possess an additional storage space
in the middle of the dashboard.


)
To open, pull the handle and lower
the lid.
The cooled storage has automatic
lighting.
It can accommodate a 1.5 litre bottle
and two 0.5 litre bottles, for example.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The cooled storage has a ventilation
nozzle. It is directly linked to the ve-
hicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with cooled air whatever
the settings for the passenger com-
partment.
The cooling of this storage area only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.

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FITTINGS
TORCH

This is a portable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to illu-
minate the boot or as a torch.

Grand C4 Picasso


C4 Picasso

Boot lamp
The boot lamp A
comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avail-
able:


- ignition off, approximately ten minutes,


- in energy economy mode, approxi-
mately thirty seconds,

- engine running, no limit.


Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.

)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

)
Press the switch B
, located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

)
Unfold the support C
, located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.


Stowing the torch


)
Put the torch back in place in its
location, starting at the bottom.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically. Observe the polarities when fi tting
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical information -
Changing a bulb" section.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.

Using the torch

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125
CHILD SAFETY
MANUAL CHILD LOCK

Locking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the
red control one eighth of a turn,
following the instructions on the
label.


Unlocking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the
red control one eighth of a turn
to return to the original position.


ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Mechanical system to prevent open-
ing of the rear door using its interior
control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door. Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows.

Activation


)
Press button A
.
Deactivation


)
Press button A
again.
This system is independent of and
in no circumstances takes the place of the central locking system.
Check the status of the child
lock each time you switch on the
ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated automatically to permit the exit of
the rear passengers.

This warning lamp comes
on temporarily on the instru-
ment panel when the child
lock is activated.
It also comes on when the ignition is
switched on, then goes off approxi-
mately ten seconds after the engine
is started. The control is located on the driver's
door, with the electric window controls.

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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS


)
Left: lower the lighting stalk
beyond the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk
beyond the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.












Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.








Horn

Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger. Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.


)
Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.

)
Press at the lower part of the
fi xed centred controls steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.







"Motorway" function



)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

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130
SAFETY

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).


)

Press the "ESP OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.



Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct operation of these sys-
tems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions regarding wheels (tyres and
rims), braking components, elec-
tronic components and assembly
and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

EMERGENCY OR
ASSISTANCE CALL
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedi-
cated CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of
this function, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.

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131
SAFETY
SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted with a
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belt against
the body of the occupant.
Fastening


)
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.

)

Press the fastening into its buckle.

)
Check that it is properly secured
and that the automatic locking
mechanism operates correctly
by pulling sharply on the belt
strap.

)
The lap strap should be posi-
tioned as low down as possible in
the lap and as tight as possible.

)
The diagonal strap should be
positioned across the chest and
away from the neck.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
the seat occupant.

Height adjustment
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-
sure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
his protection.

When correctly adjusted, the seat
belt shoulder strap falls over the
middle of the shoulder.


)
To adjust the belt, squeeze the
control and slide it in the direc-
tion required.



Unfastening


)
To unfasten the belt, press on
the red button in the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically when
not in use.

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SAFETY

AIRBAGS



System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the rear centre pas-
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact,
the airbags are deployed instantly
and protect the occupants of the
vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); imme-
diately after the impact, the air-
bags defl ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear im-
pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the airbags will not be
deployed; the seat belt alone
is suffi cient to provide optimum
protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent ac-
cident), the airbag will not operate.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.








Front airbags

System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the
centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is fi tted in
the dashboard above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all
or part of the front impact zone A
,
in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and di-
rected from the front to the rear of
the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.