battery Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents
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Hazard warning lamps 222
Horn 222
Emergency or assistance call 223
Warning triangle 223
Tyre under-infl ation detection 224
ESC system 227
Seat belts 230
Airbags 235
Child seats 241
ISOFIX mountings 252
Child lock 259
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 260
Changing a wheel 268
Snow chains 278
Changing a bulb 279
Changing a fuse 288
12 V battery 295
Energy economy mode 298
Changing a wiper blade 299
To w i ng the vehicle 300
To w i ng a trailer 302
Roof bars 304
Very cold climate screen 306
Accessories 307
Practical information
Bonnet 310
Petrol engines 311
Diesel engines 312
Fuel 313
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 315
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 317
Checking levels 318
Checks 321
Checks
Petrol engines 323
Petrol weights 324
Diesel en
gines 325
Diesel weights 328
Dimensions 331
Identifi cation markings 333
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 335
Touch screen tablet 337
Audio and telematics
Visual search
Lighting controls 202
Automatic illumination of headlamps 207
Automatic headlamp dipping 208
Daytime running lamps 210
Headlamp adjustment 211
Directional lighting 213
Wiper controls 214
Screenwash 216
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 217
Courtesy lamps 219
Panoramic sunroof 220
Interior mood lighting 221
Visibility
Alphabetical index

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Monitoring
StateCauseAction / Observations
Service
on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message, such as:


- opening of a door, the boot or bonnet,

- low engine oil level,

- low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,

-
discharged remote control battery,

- low tyre pressures,

- saturation of the par ticle emission filter (PEF) on
Diesel vehicles.
For more information on the PEF, refer to the
"Checks - par ticle emissions filter" section.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum coolant temperature

fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Directionalheadlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open
*
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
*

Only with the type 1 instrument panel.
Engine oilpressure

fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashesto indicate that the service must be carried out as soon as possible. Example:the ser vice is overdue by 186 miles (300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, dependingon the driving conditions. Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the period since the last service, indicated in the servicing and warranty booklet.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown, )
when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.


Retrieving the serviceinformation

You can access the ser vice information at anytime. )Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew seconds, then disappears.

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Access

As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without taking the key for the Keyless Entry and Starting system, even for a shor t period.Be aware of the risk of theft when thekey for the Keyless Entry and Starting system is in one of the defined zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for theKeyless Entry and Star ting system has been left inside the vehicle, the central locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be fully activated after about 45 seconds.


In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,the "Hands-free" functions are put into long-term standby after 21 days withoutuse. To restore these functions, press one of the remote control buttons or start the engine with the electronic key in the reader (see the "Star ting with the Keyless Entry and Starting system"section).

If the vehicle is unlocked by mistakeand with no action on the doors or boot,the vehicle will lock again automaticallyafter about thir ty seconds.
If the alarm had been activated previously, it will not be reactivatedautomatically.


The automatic folding and unfolding of the door mirrors can be deactivatedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime,salt...) on the inner sur face if the door handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door handle using a cloth does not restore detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water, high pressure jet washer, …) may be identified by the system as the desireto open the vehicle.

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Emergency procedure
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate
and in the event of a fault with the Keyless Entry and Star ting system:
- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...
- vehicle located in an area with stron
g
electromagnetic signals.
Emergency unlocking/locking
using the integral key
Unlocking
)
Tu r n t h e k ey towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock the vehicle.



Depending on your version, the direction indicators flash for a fewseconds, the door mirrors unfold andthe welcome lighting comes on.
If the alarm was activated, the siren willsound on opening the door with the key (in the remote control). It stops whenthe ignition is switched on.
)Press and hold the latch 1to extract the integral key 2.The integral key is also used to deactivate/reactivate the passenger's airbag.
It provides a backup means of locking thepassenger doors.
It also allows locking of the vehicle without activation of the alarm.

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Remote control problem -
reinitialisation
Changing the battery of the electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed. ) Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover.)
Remove the flat battery from its location.)
Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment.
)
Clip the cover onto the casing. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery, replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.)Place the mechanical key (integral with theremote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.)Place the electronic key in the reader.)Switch on the ignition by pressing STA R T/STOP.
The electronic key is fully operational again.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO

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Back-up control
Locking the driver's door
)Inser t the integral key in the door lock, then
turn it to the rear.
You can also apply the procedure described for
the passenger doors.
Unlocking the driver's door
)Inser t the integral key in the door lock, then
turn it to the front.

Locking the front and rear passenger doors
)
Open the doors.)
For the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on (see the "Manual child lock" section). )
Inser t the integral key in the latch located
on the edge of the door and turn it aneighth of a turn to the right for the right
hand door, and to the the left for the left
hand door.
Locking is effective when the slot is
horizontal.) Close the doors and check that the vehicle
has locked correctly from the outside.



Unlocking the front and rear passenger doors
)Pull the interior door opening control.
System allowing the doors to be locked and
unlocked manually in the event of a malfunction
of the central locking system or battery failure.

To ensure complete locking of thevehicle, only disconnecting the batteryinhibits opening of the tailgate from the outside.

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When opening and closing a motorised tailgatemanually, there is no assistance from gas-filledstruts. Resistance to opening and closing is
therefore entirely normal.

Reinitialising the tailgate
Tailgate release

Unlocking
)Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.)Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate. )Move the latch to the left.



Locking after closing

If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked. The motorised tailgate can be opened and
closed manually, even if motorisation is
activated.
Precautions in use
In the event of an accumulation of snow on the tailgate, clear the snow before commanding an automatic opening of the tailgate.The formation of ice can block thetailgate and prevent its opening: waituntil the ice melts with the heating of the passenger compartment.When washing the vehicle in anautomatic car wash, don't forget tolock your vehicle to avoid the risk of unexpected opening. Repeated opening and closing of thetailgate can cause overheating of its electric motor, after which opening andclosing will not be possible. Allow 10 minutes for the motor to cool
down before operating the tailgate again.

This operation is necessary where there is no movement - after detection of an obstacle, after connecting or recharging the battery, ... )Open the tailgate by hand, if necessary. )Manually close the tailgate fully.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO

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For all work on the alarm system,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.





Alarm System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:


- Exterior perimeter

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet...




- Interior volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the
disconnection of any of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery,the button or the wires of the siren aredisconnected or damaged.


Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system

Activation


If an opening (door, boot, bonnet...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked but theexterior perimeter monitoring will be activated
after a delay of 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
)Lock the vehicle using the remote control.
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
or )
Lock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.


The monitorin
g system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second and
th
e the direction indicators come on for about
2 seconds.
After an instruction to lock the vehicle lockedusing the remote control or the Keyless Entry
and Starting system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after a delay of 5 seconds, the interior volumetric monitoring
after 45 seconds.