Towing Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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General safety recommendations 229
Hazard warning lamps
2
30
Horn

2
30
Emergency or assistance

2
31
Electronic stability control (ESC)

2
33
Seat belts
23

6
Airbags
2

41
Child seats

2
45
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag

2
47
ISOFIX mountings

2
54
Child lock

2
61
Safety
Fuel 26 2
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
2
63
Snow chains

2
65
Very cold climate screen(s)

2
66
Towbar with quickly detachable towball

2
67
Towing a trailer

2
69
Energy economy mode

2
70
Changing a wiper blade

2
71
Roof bars

2
72
B o n n e t
2

74
Petrol engines

2
75
Diesel engines

2
76
Checking levels

2
77
Checks

2
80
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 82
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 86
Temporary puncture repair kit
2
87
Spare wheel

2
94
Changing a bulb

3
04
Changing a fuse

3
13
12 V battery

3
18
To w i n g
3

2 2
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

3
24
In the event of a breakdown
Petrol engines 325
Petrol weights
3
27
Diesel engines

3
29
Diesel weights

3
31
Dimensions
3

33
Identification markings
3

34
Technical data
Mirrors 2 08
Lighting control stalk
2
11
Automatic illumination of headlamps

2
16
Automatic headlamp dipping

2
17
Daytime running lamps

2
19
Direction indicators

2
20
Adjusting the headlamp beam height

2
20
Directional lighting
2

22
Wiper control stalk

2
23
Screenwash

2
25
Automatic rain sensitive wipers

2
26
Panoramic sunroof

2
28
Lighting and visibility Alphabetical index
For the audio and telematic systems,
refer to the supplement to the handbook
or go to the following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

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Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 26 2-264
Wipers, screenwash

2
23 -227
Changing a wiper blade
2
71
Exterior welcome lighting
2
19 -220
Door mirror spotlamps
2
19
Cornering lighting
2
21
Directional lighting
2
22
Headlamp beam height adjustment
2
20
Changing bulbs
3
04-308
-
f
ront lamps
-
fo
glamps
-
d
irection indicator repeaters
Very cold climate screen(s)
2
66
Door mirrors
2
08 -209
Panoramic sunroof

2

28
Roof bars

2

72
ESC: ABS, EBFD, EBA, ASR, DSC
23

3-235
Tyre under-inflation detection

2

05 -207
Tyre pressures

3

34
Temporary puncture
repair kit

2

87-293
Changing a wheel

2

94-303
-

tools
- spar
e wheel
-
r
emoving / refitting
Snow chains

2

65
Changing bulbs
3

08-312
-

r

ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
-
fo

glamps
Parking sensors

1
92-193
Reversing camera

1
94
360 Vision

1
95 -196
Park Assist

1
97-204
Towbar

1
26, 269
Towing (advice)

3
22-323
Towbar with quickly detachable tow ball

2
67-268
Boot
6

4-70
-

o

pening / closing
-
em
ergency release
Motorised tailgate
6
5 - 68
Hands-free tailgate access
6
9 -70
Electronic key / "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system
5
3 - 60
-

o

pening / closing
-
a

nti-theft protection
-

b

ack-up control
-


battery
Doors
6
2- 63
-

o
pening / closing
-
em

ergency control
Central locking

6
1
Alarm
7

1-73
Electric windows

7
4-75
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
located 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
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it 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 workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Storage below
the steering wheel
This storage compartment below the steering
wheel is intended for stowing your vehicle's
handbook pack.
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
them. Reading lamps C may be fitted in the front seat
backrests, behind the tables. They illuminate
the sur face of the tables without disturbing the
other passengers.
They can be used only while the table is down.
F

P
ress the "
On/Of
f " button to turn the lamp
on 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
blind
7.
O

pen storage
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
cut-outs provided at the back of the boot,
with 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
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
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.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce 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.
F

I
f 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 braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or place the gear selector at position
P
with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
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
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message 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
taken ill, under instruction, etc.) a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems occurs,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.The emergency braking should only be
used 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
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, 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
pedal. From this point the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control 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
qualified workshop.
Operating faultWhen the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
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
programmed speed may not be reached
or 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
pedals:
-
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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