check engine Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

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Electronic parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the electronic parking brake warning
lamp P (red) is permanently on.
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, manually apply the
parking brake.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. Parking space sensor
You can select this function by pressing
on button
A .
Once the space has been measured, the
function displays the following messages: <
20 km/h (12 mph)

Parking possible

Parking diffi cult

Parking not advised
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Permanent manual ap- plication/release of parking brake is
possible by operating control A . Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your ve-
hicle is equipped with a system which
keeps it immobilised for about 2 seconds,
the approximate time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp This warning lamp informs you
if the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s seat belt is not fastened
(depending on model), and if
the front passenger’s (depend-
ing on model) or the second-
row passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions
represent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened.
You can use electrical central locking or
unlocking by pressing on button A .
If one of the doors is open or is not
closed properly, central locking will not
work. Tyre deflation detection
This function warns you if a tyre is de-
fl ated or punctured.
This system does not absolve the driver
of the need to regularly check the tyre
pressures.
The service warning lamp
lights up, and a vehicle out-
line is displayed, accompa-
nied by a message and a
sound signal.
Defl ation warning
The STOP warning lamp lights
up, and a vehicle outline is
displayed, accompanied by a
message and a sound signal.
Puncture

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Anti-intrusion security
Once the function has been activated,
when starting the engine, the system
automatically locks the doors once you
reach approximately 10 km/h (approxi-
mately 6 mph).
This function can be deactivated
by pressing button
A for more than
two seconds.
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M O N I T O R I N G
Locking from inside
Instrument panel
with multifunction screen A

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with multifunction screen C
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with NaviDrive multifunction screen
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1. Instrument panel.

2. Multifunction screen.

3. Control buttons.

4. Warning lamps display zone.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
MONO - TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL
MULTIFUNCTION SCREEN A
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display

1. Rev counter

2. Electronic gearbox or automatic
gearbox selector position and
gear

3. Electronic gearbox or automatic
gearbox "Foot on brake" warning
lamp

4. Speed indicator

5. Cruise control or speed limiter
reference

6. Fuel gauge
7. Trip mileage recorder

8. Multifunction screen A

9. Total mileage recorder
In this zone, the following infor- mation appears in succession
when the ignition is switched on:
- maintenance indicator,
- engine oil level indicator,
- total mileage recorder. Control buttons

A. Lighting rheostat (available day
and night)

B. Trip mileage recorder reset

C. Personalisation of the instru-
ment panel (display of desired
information)

D. CHECK (list of alerts)

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
cate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
cate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.

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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
To ensure that your system operates
correctly, it is recommended to have
it checked regularly.
Water arising from condensation
in the air conditioning drains away
through a hole provided for this pur-
pose. A pool of water may thus form
under the vehicle when stationary.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential to
operate the air conditioning at least
once in every month.
Regardless of the season, the air
conditioning is useful, since it re-
moves humidity and condensation.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the win-
dows closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight
the interior temperature is excessive,
air the passenger compartment by
opening the windows for a few mo-
ments, then close them again.
The air conditioning operates by using
power from the engine. This results in
a slight increase in fuel consumption.

Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a fi lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This fi lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see "Maintenance
Guide").
Air circulation
Air vents on the fl oor underneath the
front seats provide enhanced heat-
ing for the rear seat positions; take
care not to obstruct them.
Air vents
The air vents to the face have grilles
and thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl ow and direction (up-down, right-
left).
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning, inside the cabin, uses
a number of sensors (sunlight sen-
sor, outside temperature sensor...)
that relieve you of the need to make
frequent adjustments outside the
displayed temperature.
Be careful not to obstruct the sun-
light sensor, located on the dash-
board behind the instrument panel.
Sensors

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VIII
S A F E T Y
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the
wheels, by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the
event of a grip or trajectory problem. This is indicated by fl ashing
of this warning light on the
instrument panel. Disarming
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may
be advisable to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-
cated in the centre of the fascia. 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.
If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel
and the indicator light on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are disarmed. Operating fault
If this warning light comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction display,
this indicates a malfunction
of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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 functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.

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D R I V I N G
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
The electronic parking brake com-
bines 2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Permanent manual application/ release of the parking brake is
possible by pulling control A
while pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake
is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by: Application with the engine
running
With the engine running and the vehi-
cle stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle you need to manually apply the
parking brake by
pulling on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the multifunc-
tion screen (except NaviDrive).
An operation sound will confi rm to
you the application/release of your
electronic parking brake. - the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake applied" on the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.

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IX
D R I V I N G

4

SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES

5 Display of message
"
Parking brake faulty
"
and the following warning lamps:
and/or fl ashing - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electronic parking brake:

 Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition

 Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum
application.

 Switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parkin g
brake warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp P fl ashes or if the warning lamps do not come
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To release the electronic parking brake:

 Switch on the ignition.

 Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 second s.
Display of message "
Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated" and
the following warning lamps:
and/or fl ashing - Only the functions for automatic application on switchi
ng off
the engine and automatic release on acceleration are avail-
able.
- Manual application/release of the electronic parking brake and
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.

6 Battery fault - Lighting of the battery warning lamp ma
kes it essential to stop
the vehicle as soon as traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your
vehicle.
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the
engine.

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D R I V I N G
HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system oc-
curs, these warning lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.

On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in A or M on an
electronic gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you re-
lease the brake pedal.
do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill
start assist phase.
If you need to exit the ve-
hicle with the engine running,
manually apply the parking brake
and ensure that the warning lamp

P (red) on the instrument panel is
permanently on.