Air con Citroen C4 PICASSO 2009 1.G Owner's Guide
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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of the front and rear
windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:
- front demisting/defrosting at op- timum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting 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. Demisting/
defrosting 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.
PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently at
any time by pressing buttons + and - .
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature for the
passenger is aligned with
that for the driver. 12. Rear passengers
(right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f
the driver enables you to (see but-
ton 6 of the driver’s control panel).
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RECOMMENDED INTERIOR SETTINGS
- Heating/Manual air conditioning
To make the best use of the system, we recommend:
- Automatic air conditioning
With automatic air conditioning, you are recommended to choose AUTO operation.
Action
To have
Cold
or
Max. cold to
start with,
then personal
adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON
ON to start
with,
then OFF
Hot
or
Max. hot to
start with,
then personal adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON to start
with,
then OFF
Demisting
Defrosting
Max. hot OFF
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ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
Additional air conditioning allows you
to optimise comfort levels in warm
weather conditions. It produces ad-
ditional 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.
C. REAR PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS (RIGHT/LEFT)
13. Adjustment of temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their
temperature controls independently
via buttons + and - .
Their preference cannot be greater
than that of the driver by more
than 2. The reaching of this maxi-
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 i n g o f i t s d i s p l a y .
14. 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
button:
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
of the ventilator blades.
B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
You can adjust the temperature and
t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h e d r i v e r e n a b l e s
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
that the passenger controls
are locked, you can adjust
neither the temperature nor
t h e a i r fl o w , w h i c h r e m a i n a l i g n e d o n
the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indi-
cates that the supply of air
is cut off .
This position is recommended in
cold weather conditions, as the air
vents do not supply warm air.
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SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
The scented air freshener releases
a fragrance into the passenger com-
partment via the central air vents.
Rotate the button A to adjust
(to the left to reduce, to the right
to increase) or stop (maximum to
t h e l e f t ) t h e fl o w o f s c e n t e d a i r .
The central air vents have to be
open.
Press the button A , rotating it a
quarter turn to the left as far as it
will go.
Remove the air freshener from
the dashboard.
Replace the cartridge (see §
"Changing the cartridge"). A f t e r fi t t i n g o r c h a n g i n g a c a r t r i d g e :
Place the air freshener back in
its housing.
Rotate it a quarter turn to the
right.
Adjustment of flow To remove the air freshener To insert the air freshe
ner
The air freshener contains an
empty cartridge when your vehicle
is delivered. You therefore need to
insert a cartridge in order to use
the air freshener.
A cartridge lasts on average
3 months, based on one hour’s
usage per day.
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The recharge for the air freshener
consists of a cartridge B and its
sealed container C .
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e fi l m D .
Place the head of the cartridge B on
the button A of the air freshener.
Rotate it a quarter turn to lock
it on the button and remove the
container.
Insert the air freshener into its
housing.
You can change cartridges at any
time, keeping the used cartridges in
their original containers. The air freshener button
A is inde-
pendent of the cartridge. Cartridges
are supplied without the air freshen-
er button A .
The button of the air freshener A can
o n l y b e fi x e d i n t o t h e c e n t r a l d a s h -
board with a cartridge attached.
Therefore always keep the air fresh-
ener button A and one cartridge.
Recharges are available, depending
on country, either on the Internet site
or from a CITROËN dealer.
Stowage points are provided in the
glovebox for storing of cartridges
and containers. For safety, use only cartridges that
are provided for this purpose.
Retain the containers for the stor-
age of used cartridges.
Do not attempt to take cartridges
apart.
Never recharge the cartridges
with fragrances not supplied by
CITROËN.
Keep them out of reach of children
and animals.
Avoid all contact with the skin and
with the eyes.
In the event of swallowing, consult
a doctor and show him the product
packaging or label.
Do not install or remove a cartridge
while you are driving.
Replacing a cartridge Air freshener button
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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps *
System which switches on the ve-hicle's dipped headlamps automati-cally on starting.
This safety system makes the vehi-cle more visible to other road users during the day.
The lighting of the instruments and controls (instrument panel, multi-function screen, air conditioning c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) i s i n d e p e n d e n t o f this function. It is provided by the automatic lighting mode or when the lamps are switched on manually.
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
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
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 -
§ R e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y " ) . Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
regulations:
-by default, this function is activated,
-the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
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V
* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps *
System which switches on the ve-hicle's dipped headlamps automati-cally on starting.
This safety system makes the vehi-cle more visible to other road users during the day.
The lighting of the instruments and controls (instrument panel, multi-function screen, air conditioning c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) i s i n d e p e n d e n t o f this function. It is provided by the automatic lighting mode or when the lamps are switched on manually.
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
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
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 -
§ R e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y " ) . Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
regulations:
-by default, this function is activated,
-the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
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UPPER STORAGE AREA
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the fascia, 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
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a pair
of spectacles, tokens, cards, a can, fra-
grance cartridges...
To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The lamp comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
It may be refrigerated, depending on
your vehicle’s equipment, by a ven-
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with fresh air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compart-
ment.
The refrigeration of your glovebox
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
For reasons of safety, the
glovebox should remain closed
when the vehicle is moving. For reasons of safety, the up-
per storage compartments
should be kept closed when
the vehicle is moving.
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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- either a 12 V accessories socket (Maximum power: 120 W); this is
operational when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
- or a USB socket.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and
a removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example
a 1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre
bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
and is supplied with fresh air what-
ever the requirements of the pas-
senger compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
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AIRCRAFT-STYLE REAR TABLES
Rear table stowed
Rear table opened
The backrests of the front seats are
fi t t e d w i t h a i r c r a f t - s t y l e t a b l e s . T h e s e
incorporate a can-holder A and a
retaining strap B , for the placing of
objects.
Pull the table downwards to open.
To restow the table, raise it until
the latch locks.
For safety reasons, these collapse
downwards if excessive pressure is
exerted.
Reading lamps C may be incorporated
in the front seat backrests, behind
the tables. These light the surface of
the tables without disturbing the other
passengers.
They are accessible only while the
table is down.
P r e s s o n t h e " o n / o f f " b u t t o n t o
turn the lamp on or off.
STORAGE UNDER THE SECOND ROW FOOTWELL
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n , t h e
vehicle has one or two storage com-
partments under the footwell, located
b e t w e e n t h e s e a t s o f t h e fi r s t a n d
second rows. They can be accessed
v i a c l i p p e d fl a p s w i t h a h a n d l e A .
The compartment on the left-hand
side may contain the temporary
puncture repair kit and the tool kit
may be stored in the compartment
on the right-hand side. In this case
t h e fl a p i s s e c u r e d b y m e a n s o f a
screw B . To gain access to the com-
partment, turn the screw a quarter
turn anticlockwise using a coin.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h p n e u m a t i c s u s -
p e n s i o n , t h e l e f t - h a n d fl a p i s l o c k e d .
Individual reading lamps