CITROEN C4 PICASSO 2017 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2017, Model line: C4 PICASSO, Model: CITROEN C4 PICASSO 2017Pages: 316, PDF Size: 10.36 MB
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Settings
Configure a personal profile and/
o r configure the sound (balance, 
ambience, etc.) and the display 
(language, units, date, time, etc.).
Driving
Activate, deactivate or configure 
certain vehicle functions.
Navigation
Configure the guidance and select 
your destination via MirrorLinkTM, 
CarPlay® or Android Auto.
Applications
Viewing photos
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port.
T o protect the system, do not use a   USB 
hub.
The system can read folders and image files in 
the formats:.tif f;.gif;.jpg/jpeg;.bmp;.png.
Press Applications  to display the 
primary page.
Press " Photos ".
Select a
 
folder.
Select an image to view.
Press this button to display the 
details of the photo.
Press the back arrow to go back 
a
 
level.
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Managing messages
Press Applications to display the 
primary page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS" tab.
Press this button to select the 
display settings for messages.
Press this button to search for 
a
 
contact.
Select the "Quick messages" tab.
Press this button to select the 
display settings for messages.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page. Press one of the buttons for an 
automatic search for radio stations.
Or Move the cursor for a   manual search 
for frequencies up or down.
Or Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband 
values using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the 
use of electrical equipment not approved 
by the Brand, such as a   USB charger 
connected to the 12   V socket.
The external environment (hills, buildings, 
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may 
block reception, including in RDS mode. 
This is a   normal effect of the way in 
which radio waves are transmitted and 
does not indicate any failure of the audio 
equipment.
Changing waveband
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Press "Band" to change waveband.
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Presetting a station
Select a  radio station or frequency.
Make a   short press on the star 
outline. If the star is filled in, the 
radio station is already preset.
Or
Select a
 
radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset".
Make a
  long press on one of the 
buttons to preset the station. 
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Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " RDS".
Press in the grey area to confirm.
The RDS, if activated, enables you to continue 
listening to the same station by automatically 
retuning to alternative frequencies. However, 
in certain conditions, coverage of this RDS 
station may not be assured throughout the 
entire country as radio stations do not cover 
100% of the territory. This explains the loss of 
reception of the station during a
  journey.
Display text information
The "Radio Text" function allows 
information transmitted by the radio 
station and related to the station or the 
song playing to be displayed. Press Radio Media
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " News"/" Info ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Play TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function 
gives priority to TA alert messages. 
To operate, this function needs good 
reception of a
  radio station that carries 
this type of message. While traffic 
information is being broadcast, the current 
media is automatically interrupted so that 
the TA message can be heard. Normal 
play of the media previously playing is 
resumed at the end of the message.
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page. Activate/Deactivate "
TA".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Audio settings
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Press "Audio settings ".
Select the " To n e" or "Balance " 
or " Ringtones " or "Sound " tab to 
configure the audio settings.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
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In the "To n e" tab, the Ambience audio 
settings, as well as Bass , Medium and 
Tr e b l e  are different and independent for 
each audio source.
In the " Balance " tab, the All passengers , 
Driver  and Front only  settings are 
common to all sources.
In the " Sound" tab, activate or deactivate 
" Volume linked to speed ", "Auxiliary 
input " and " Touch tones ".
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation 
with the Arkamys
© system) is audio 
processing that allows the quality of the 
sound to be adapted according to the 
number of passengers in the vehicle.
Onboard audio: the Arkamys
© Sound 
Staging optimises the balance/distribution 
of sound in the passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio 
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality 
reception.
The different "multiplex/ensemble" 
ser vices offer a
  choice of radio stations 
arranged in alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Press "Waveband " to select the 
" DAB band ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
FM-DAB Tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the 
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is poor, 
the "FM-DAB Tracking" allows you to 
continue listening to the same station, 
by automatically switching to the 
corresponding FM analogue station (if 
there is one). Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " FM- DAB 
Tracking ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Tracking" is activated, there 
is a
  difference of a   few seconds when the 
system switches to FM analogue radio 
with sometimes a
 
variation in volume.
When the digital signal quality becomes 
good, the system automatically switches 
back to "DAB". 
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If the "DAB" station being listened to is 
not available on FM, or if the "FM-DAB 
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will 
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or 
connect the USB device to the USB port using 
a
 
suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a
  USB 
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary 
memory), an operation which can take from 
a
  few seconds to several minutes at the first 
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the 
number of folders to reduce the waiting time. The playlists are updated every time the 
ignition is switched off or a
  USB stick is 
connected. The lists are memorised: if they are 
not modified, the subsequent loading time will 
b e s h o r t e r.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(depending on model/depending on equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input" 
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect a
  portable device (MP3   player, etc.) 
to the Jack socket using an audio cable (not 
supplied).
First adjust the volume on your portable device 
(to a
  high level). Then adjust the volume of your 
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are 
via the portable device.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from 
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated; first 
adjust the volume on your portable device (to 
a
  high level).
Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be 
necessary to start the audio playback from the 
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using 
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the 
smartphone is considered to be a
  media 
source.
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Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port 
using a 
suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those 
of the portable device connected 
(artists/albums/genres/playlists/
audiobooks/podcasts); you can also use 
a
 
classification structured in the form of 
a
 
library.
The default classification used is by artist. 
To modify the classification used, return 
to the first level of the menu then select 
the desired classification (playlists for 
example) and confirm to go down through 
the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system 
may not be compatible with the generation of 
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Information and advice
The system supports USB Mass Storage 
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® 
players via USB ports. The adapter cable 
is not supplied.
Device management is done by the audio 
system controls.
Other devices, not recognised on 
connection, must be connected to the 
auxiliary socket using a
 
Jack cable (not 
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming, 
depending on compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a
 
USB 
hub.
The audio equipment will only play audio files 
with ".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" 
file extensions and with a
 
bit rate of between 
32
 
Kbps and 320
 
Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 
9
 
standard.
Sampling frequencies supported are 11, 22, 
44
 
and 48
 
kHz. It is advisable to restrict file names to 
20
 
characters, without using special characters 
(e.g. " " ?.; ù) so as to avoid any reading or 
display problems.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32   format 
(File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB 
cable for the portable device be used.
In order to be able to play a
  burned CDR or 
CDRW, select standards ISO
  9660   level 1, 2   or 
Joliet if possible when burning the CD.
If the disc is burned in another format, it may 
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same burning 
standard be always used on an individual disc, 
with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum) 
for the best acoustic quality.
In the particular case of a
  multi-session CD, the 
Joliet standard is recommended. 
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Telephone
MirrorLinkTM smartphone 
connection
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires sustained attention by the driver, 
using a
  smartphone when driving is 
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the 
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a
  personal 
smartphone allows users to display 
applications adapted for the smartphone's 
MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle 
screen.
The processes and standards 
are constantly changing. For the 
communication process between the 
smartphone and the system to operate, 
it is essential that the smartphone be 
unlocked; update the operating system 
of the smar tphone as well as the date 
and time of the smar tphone and the 
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go 
to the Brand's internet website in your 
c o u nt r y. As a
  safety measure, applications can 
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary; 
display is interrupted once the vehicle is 
moving.
The "MirrorLink
TM" function requires 
a 
compatible smartphone and 
applications.
Telephone not connected by 
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The 
sm artphone charges when 
connected by a
  USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the 
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be 
necessary to activate the " MirrorLink"
TM 
function.
During the procedure, several 
screen pages relating to certain 
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the 
connection. When connecting a
  smartphone 
to the system, it is recommended 
that Bluetooth
® be started on the 
smartphone.
Telephone connected by 
Bluetooth®
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the 
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the 
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page 
is displayed with the applications already 
downloaded to your smartphone and adapted 
to MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains 
accessible in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM 
display, using touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible 
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a
 
wait for the availability of 
applications, depending on the quality of 
your network.
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CarPlay® smartphone 
connection
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires sustained attention by the driver, 
using a
  smartphone when driving is 
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the 
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a
  personal 
smartphone allows users to display 
applications compatible with the 
smartphone's CarPlay
® technology on the 
vehicle screen when the smartphone's 
CarPlay
® function has been previously 
activated.
As the processes and standards are 
constantly changing, it is recommended 
that you keep your smar tphone's 
operating system updated .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go 
to the Brand's internet website in your 
c o u nt r y.
Connect a
  USB cable. The 
smartphone charges when 
connected by a
  USB cable.
From the system, press Telephone  
to display the CarPlay
® inter face. Or
If the smartphone is already 
connected by Bluetooth
®.
Connect a
 
USB cable. The 
smartphone charges when 
connected by a
 
USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Press "CarPlay " to display the 
CarPlay
® inter face.
On connecting the USB cable, the 
CarPlay
® function deactivates the 
system's Bluetooth® mode.
You can go to the CarPlay
® 
navigation at any time by pressing 
the system's Navigation  button.
Android Auto smartphone 
connection
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires sustained attention by the driver, 
using a
  smartphone when driving is 
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the 
vehicle stationary .
On your smartphone, download the 
Android Auto application.
The synchronisation of a
  personal 
smartphone allows users to display 
applications adapted for the smartphone's 
Android Auto technology on the vehicle 
screen.
The processes and standards 
are constantly changing. For the 
communication process between the 
smartphone and the system to operate, 
it is essential that the smartphone be 
unlocked; update the operating system 
of the smar tphone as well as the date 
and time of the smar tphone and the 
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go 
to the Brand's internet website in your 
c o u nt r y. 
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As a safety measure, applications can 
o nly be viewed with the vehicle stationary; 
display is interrupted once the vehicle is 
moving.
The "Android Auto" function requires the 
use of a
  compatible smartphone and 
applications.
Telephone not connected by 
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The 
sm artphone charges when 
connected by a
  USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press " Android Auto " to start the 
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be 
necessary to activate the " Android Auto" 
function.
During the procedure, several 
screen pages relating to certain 
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the 
connection. When connecting a
  smartphone 
to the system, it is recommended 
that Bluetooth
® is started on the 
smartphone
Telephone connected by 
Bluetooth®
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the 
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto " to start the 
application in the system.
Different audio sources remain accessible in 
the margin of the Android Auto display, using 
touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible 
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a
  wait for the availability of 
applications, depending on the quality of 
your network.
Pairing a  Bluetooth® 
telephone
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires sustained attention by the 
driver, the pairing of a
  Bluetooth mobile 
telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free 
system of your audio system must be 
done with the vehicle stationary  and the 
ignition on.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the 
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to 
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the 
list of devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request 
from the telephone. To complete the pairing, whichever 
procedure is used (from the telephone or 
from the system), ensure that the code 
is the same in the system and in the 
telephone.
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Procedure from the system
Press Telephone to display the 
primary page.
Press " Bluetooth search ".
The list of telephones detected is 
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen 
telephone in the list.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is recommended 
that you deactivate and then reactivate the 
"Bluetooth" function in your telephone.
Depending on the type of telephone, you 
may be asked to accept or not the transfer 
of your contacts and messages.
Automatic reconnection
On return to the vehicle, if the last 
telephone connected is present again, it is 
automatically recognised and within about 
30
  seconds of switching on the ignition, 
the connection is established without any 
action on your part (Bluetooth activated). To modify the connection profile:
Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection " to 
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "details" button of a   paired 
device.
The system offers to connect the telephone 
with 3
 
 profiles:
-   "
Telephone " (hands-free kit, telephone 
only),
-   "
Streaming " (streaming: wireless playing of 
the audio files on the telephone),
-   "
Internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm. The ability of the system to connect to just 
one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default.
The services available depend on 
the network, the SIM card and the 
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices 
used. Check the instructions for your 
telephone and with your service provider 
for the ser vices to which you have access.
The profiles compatible with the system 
are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A 2DP, AVRCP, 
MAP and PAN.
Go to the Brand's website for more information 
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or 
disconnection of a   peripheral device as 
well as the deletion of a
  pairing.
Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page. 
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