Engine Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008 1.G Owner's Guide
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(Function for retaining ventilation with the engine switched off : REST function, continued…)
Engine stopped, ignition switched on :- The displays will light up, with the air blower shown empty as long as the function is available.- A press on the REST button activates the function for a timing of just a few minutes. Two blades of the b l o w e r w i l l fi l l t o s i g n i f y t h a t t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e .- It can be deactivated and reactivated during the timing.- At the end of the timing, the display will go off.
On stopping the engine :- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown em pty and the function can be activated for 30 seconds.- A press on the REST button during the next 30 sec-onds activates the function for a timing of several min-utes. The duration and availability of the function are variable according to the state of charge of the battery (a protection to guarantee engine starting). Two blower b l a d e s fi l l u p t o s i g n i f y t h a t t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e . I t r e -mains active, even after the doors have been locked , until the end of the timing. - A f u r t h e r p r e s s b e f o r e t h e e n d o f t h e t i m i n g d e fi n i t i v e l y stops the function.
Note : This button does not activate the air conditioning, o n l y t h e a i r b l o w e r s . I n t h e R E S T f u n c t i o n , t h e a i r fl o w a n d distribution are controlled automatically and you c annot modify them.
4 - Adjustment of the air distribution- Press on button 4 s o t h a t t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c c e s -sively on the display.
5 - Air recirculation
This button activates the recirculation of air within the passenger compartment and also has an automatic function.
The air distribution you have chosen is con- fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g warning lamps in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
Entry of air in automatic mode (activated by default, in automatic comfort regulation)
Automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor. This analyses the air and isolates the passenger com-partment from the exterior as soon as it detects the presence of pollutants. Then it automatically activates recirculation of cabin air.
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Closing of the air inlet
- Press on button 5 to close off the entry of air from outside.2
Whilst retaining the other adjustments, this position enables the driver at any time to exclude any disa-greeable odours or fumes coming from outside the vehicle.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.
- Press once on button 5 to return to the initial status (entry of air in automatic mode).
Note : The airrecirculation can also be accessed by means of a press on the control located low down to one side of the steering wheel (see “Fixed centred controls steering wheel").
Entry of air (manual mode)
- Press on button 5 to activate entry of air from the outside. The warning lamp goes out. 3
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6 - Adjustment mode for the rear passengers8 - Deicing / demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the engine is running.
- Press on button 8 to activate/deactivate the electric deicing of the rear screen and, according to version, of the exterior rear view mirrors. The warning lamp lights up and the symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically to prevent excessive con-sumption of power
9 - Rapid deicing / demisting of the front and rear windows
- Press on button 9. The warning lamp lights up.
This button decides whether or not the rear passengers may use their adjustment controls.
There are three possible statuses for this button :
Locking of the rear passenger controlsThe driver imposes his adjustment on the rear passengers.
Authorisation of the rear passenger controls
The rear passengers can use their adjustment controls at their conven-ience.
C l o s i n g o f t h e a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
7 - Panel display mode : black panel function
This function turns the displays and panel backlighting on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen temporarily.
- A press on button 7 deactivates the function, lighting of buttons and screen is again permanent.
Note : This function optimises notably the visual com-fort for driving at night.
This function gives a rapid deicing / demisting of the vehicle simultaneously with :
- front deicing at optimum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on " AUTO " to stop the function. Deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen remains activated.
10 - Air conditioning
- Press on button 10 to activate the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
With additional air conditioning, in cold weather you are advised to close the supply of air to the rear pas-sengers (no hot air distribution possible via these air vents).
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(RIGHT / LEFT)
1. Adjustment of temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their temperature controls independently via buttons + and -.
Note : Their preference cannot be greater than that of the driver by more t h a n 2 . T h e r e a c h i n g o f t h i s m a x i m u m p r e f e r e n c e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e fl a s h -ing of its display.
2. Adjustment of air blower speed
The air blower operates only when the engine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n b u t t o n :
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g o f the ventilator blades.
B y d e c r e a s i n g t h e fl o w t o z e r o , y o u d e a c t i v a t e t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m (OFF).
Note : y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a n d t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h e d r i v e r enables you to (see button 6 of the driver’s control panel).
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p s i g n i fi e s t h a t the passenger controls are locked , y o u c a n a d j u s t n e i t h e r t h e t e m p e r a t u r e n o r t h e a i r fl o w , which remain aligned on the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indicates that the supply of air is cut off.
Additional air conditioning allows you to optimise comfort levels in warm weather conditions. It pro-duces additional fresh air which is supplied using the rear air vents. The supply of warm air via the rear air vents is not possible using this system.
This position is recommended in cold weather conditions, as th e air vents do not supply warm air.
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Heated seats
The front seats can be heated independently. Use the controls on the inner sides of the seats and choose one of the three heat intensities below
0 : Off.
1 : Slight heat.
2 : Medium heat.
3 : Strong heat.
The seat temperature will adjust automatically.
Note : the heated seats only func-tion when the engine is running.
Note : The seats can also be adjusted on a temporary basis :
- on opening one of the front doors.
- after switching off the ignition.
Electric adjustments :
Adjustment of seat height and angle, longitudinal adjustment
Adjustment of backrest angle and lumbar support
Raise or lower the front of control 1 to raise or lower the front of the seat base (on driver’s seat).
Raise or lower the rear of control 1 to raise or lower the seat.
Action control 1 forwards or rearwards to slide the seat forwards / backwards.
Push the top of control 2 forwards or rearwards to adjust the backrest angle.
Raise or lower control 2 to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
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