engine Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Guide
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ACCESS
STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Ignition on
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again.
Steering lock
1. "
S":
After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be
removed in position S
.
2. "M":
Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M
, move
the steering wheel gently if
necessary).
3. "D":
Starter position.
Key left in position "M"
audible warning
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, the ignition is switched
off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position S
then back to
position M
.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation
.
You must always to keep the
engine running when moving in
order to retain braking and steer-
ing power assistance .
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached
to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction. Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the ve-
hicle's registration document, your
personal identifi cation documents
and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
fi nd the key code and the transpon-
der code required to order a new
key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the ve-
hicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You
run the risk of stopping it from work-
ing and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition switch,
even when the ignition is switched
off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition switch when you leave the
vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys
in your possession checked by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that
only your keys can be used to open
and start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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BOOT
)
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the lever 1
and
raise the tailgate.
)
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3
, located on
the interior trim.
- when the engine is
running
, this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message in
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives easy access
to the boot, even if you are parked
close to a wall or another vehicle.
Closing
)
Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed cor-
rectly:
- when the engine is
running
, this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message in
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time. When the rear screen is open,
you can access the boot by rais-
ing the rear shelf using its tab
(C4 Picasso).
)
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2
and raise the
rear screen using the base 4
of
the wiper arm.
)
Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is
reached, this warning lamp
on the instrument panel
comes on, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message
on the multifunction screen.
When it fi rst comes on, about 7 litres
of fuel remain in the tank.
Until suffi cient fuel has been
added, this warning lamp appears
every time the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message. Depending
on version, this audible warning
and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel
level drops towards " 0
".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out. A label on the inside of the fuel fi ller
fl ap reminds you of the type of fuel
to use, depending on your engine
type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
Refuelling
If you are fi lling your tank to
the top, do not persist after the
3rd cut-off; this could cause
malfunctions.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with
the system in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition with the
key. Opening the fi ller cap may result in
an inrush of air. This is entirely nor-
mal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.
)
Press control switch A
, situated
on the switch panel on the left of
the dashboard, until the fuel fl ap
opens.
This control switch remains ac-
tive for a few minutes after
switching of the ignition. If nec-
essary, switch the ignition on
again to reactivate it.
)
Take care to select the pump
that delivers the correct type of
fuel for your vehicle.
)
Introduce the nozzle so as to push
in the metal non-return fl ap B.
)
Make sure that the nozzle is
pushed in as far as possible
before starting to refuel (risk of
blowback).
)
Maintain this position throughout
the refuelling operation.
)
Push the fuel fl ap to close it.
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The petrol or Diesel engine of your ve-
hicle is fi tted with a catalytic converter, a
device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use
unleaded fuel.
The fi ller neck is narrower, allowing only
unleaded petrol nozzles to be intro-
duced.
If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have
the fuel tank drained and fi lled
with the correct fuel before start-
ing the engine.
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
Fuel cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safe-
ty device which cuts off the fuel sup-
ply in the event of a collision.
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 or E24 type pet-
rol biofuels (containing 10 % or 24 %
ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to
85 % ethanol) are reserved exclu-
sively for vehicles marketed for the
use of this type of fuel (BioFlex ve-
hicles). The quality of the ethanol
must comply with European stan-
dard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing
up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type).
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which con-
form to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which com-
plies with standard EN 590 mixed
with a biofuel which complies with
standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer-
tain Diesel engines; however, this
use is subject to strict application
of the special servicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or di-
luted, domestic fuel...) is strictly pro-
hibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
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VISIBILITY
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer-
tain countries, which comes on auto-
matically when the engine is started
making the vehicle more visible to
other users.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver's exit easier when the light
is poor.
Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B
.
)
A second "headlamp fl ash"
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home light-
ing is also available by pressing the
lighting button on the remote con-
trol (refer to the section "Access -
§ Remote control key").
This function is assured:
- in countries where it is imposed
by regulations,
by illumination of the dipped
beam headlamps with the side-
lamps and number plate lamps.
- for other countries where it is
provided,
by the use of dedicated LED lamps.
The instruments and controls (mul-
tifunction screen, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are not illuminated,
except in night mode with manual or
automatic illumination of headlamps.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is
started.
Depending on the destination country,
they are used for:
- daytime running lamps in day mode
and sidelamps in night mode,
or
- sidelamps in day and night mode
Where LED lamps are fi tted, the fi la-
ment bulbs for the sidelamps in the
front lamp units are not used.
Activation or deactivation of this
lighting is done via the vehicle con-
fi guration menu. This function can be activated or
deactivated via the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.
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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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FITTINGS
UPPER STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the dashboard,
one on the driver's side and one on
the passenger's side.
)
To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.
)
To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
It includes storage areas for a bottle of
water, the vehicle handbook pack, ...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
cup, fragrance cartridges...
)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The lamp comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
COOLED GLOVE BOX
It is cooled by a ventilation nozzle
that can be closed manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with cooled air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compart-
ment.
The cooling of your glove box only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
For safety reasons, the
glove box should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving. For safety reasons, the up-
per storage compartments
should be kept closed when
the vehicle is moving.
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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
operational 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 correct-
ly, it may not charge and may not
come on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch