CITROEN C4 PICASSO 2022 User Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2022, Model line: C4 PICASSO, Model: CITROEN C4 PICASSO 2022Pages: 316, PDF Size: 10.36 MB
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Display areas
Most warning and indicator lamps do not have
a fixed position.
The warning and indicator lamps are displayed
from right to left in order of priority.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and for deactivation, there is
only one dedicated location.
Customisation of the 12-inch
colour instrument panel
You can modify the appearance of the
instrument panel, by choosing:
-
a c
oloured ambience,
-
a d
isplay mode.
As a safety measure, these adjustments should
b e carried out with the vehicle stationary.
Choice of language
It depends on the configuration of the touch
screen.
Certain languages are not available for this
instrument panel, English is selected by default.
Choice of coloured ambience
Per form changes when the vehicle is stationary:
Choice of display mode
or
Whatever the display mode or coloured
ambience selected, the instrument panel
includes:
-
a f
ixed display area A with:
• t
he speedometer,
• t
he warning and indicator lamps,
•
t
he fuel gauge,
•
t
he various information reminders and
warning messages,
-
a c
onfigurable display area B . F
P
ress this button in the
" Settings " menu of the touch
screen.
The system restarts to take the modifications
on the touch screen and instrument panel into
account. Each mode corresponds to the type of
information displayed in the configuration zone.
F
T
urn the knob located to the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through
the different modes on the right hand-side
of the instrument panel,
F
o
nce the desired display mode appears,
press on the knob to validate.
F
P
ress the end of the lighting control stalk
to display and scroll through the different
modes on the right hand-side of the
instrument panel,
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- "Dials": permanent display of the trip computer and the rev counter. -
"
Navigation": display of current navigation
information (map and instructions).
- " Minimal": no information displayed.
F
o
nce the selected display mode appears,
it is automatically applied after a few
moments with no action on the control stalk. -
"
Driving": display of the rev counter and
driving information (inter-vehicle time, etc.)
-
"
Personal": choice of information to be
displayed in each of the 2 display zones
(1/3 central and 1/3 right) among:
•
t
rip computer,
• media,
• navigation,
• d riving aids,
•
r
ev counter,
•
eng
ine coolant temperature gauge,
•
n
o information (blank).
Lighting dimmer
Allows manual adjustment of the brightness
of the instrument panel and touch screen
according to the exterior brightness.
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Tw o b u t t o n s
Touch screen
F In the Settings menu, select "Brightness".
F A djust the brightness by pressing the
arrows or moving the slider.
Black panel (comfortable
night driving display)
When driving at night, this function allows
certain instrument panel displays to be
switched off so as to reduce visual fatigue for
the driver.
The essential driving information, such as the
vehicle speed, warning and indicator lamps,
the cruise control or speed limiter, remains
displayed in the instrument panel.
Using the steering mounted
control
Black panel (touch screen)
F In the Settings menu, select "Dark". The
screen goes off.
F
P
ress the screen again (anywhere on its
sur face) to switch it on again.
Only works when the vehicle lamps are on,
except daytime running lamps.
With the exterior lighting on, press button A to
increase the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the ambience of the vehicle or
button B to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
F
W
ith the exterior lighting on, press this
button to activate the black panel.
F
P
ress the button once again to deactivate it.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and
indicator lamps inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamps) or
of the operating status of a
system (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps). Certain lamps
light up in two ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in
several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp can be accompanied
b y an audible signal and/or a message
displayed in a
screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or a
fault has occurred:
refer to the description of each lamp for further
information.
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When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
Persistent warning lamp
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of a red or orange
warning lamp indicates a
fault that needs
further investigation, using any associated
message and the description of the warning
lamp in the documentation.
Where a warning lamp remains lit
The references (1) , (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a
qualified professional
in addition to the immediate recommended
actions.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition.
(2): Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3) : Go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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List of warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOPFixed, associated
with another warning
lamp, accompanied
by the display of
a
message and an
audible signal. Indicates a
serious fault with the
engine, braking system, power
steering or a
major electrical fault.Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine oil
pressure Fixed.
There is a
fault with the engine
lubrication system. Carry out (1) and then (2).
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. Carry out (1), then top up with brake fluid that
complies with the manufacturer's recommendations.
If the problem persists, carry out (2).
+ Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty. Carry out (1) and then (2).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Electric parking
brake Fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. Carry out (1): park on flat level ground (horizontally).
With a
manual gearbox, engage a
gear.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P .
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
+
+
+ Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is not operating
at maximum efficiency and cannot
ensure parking the vehicle in
complete safety in all situations. Make your vehicle safe:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
W
ith a
manual gearbox, engage a
gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, with P selected, place
the chocks supplied against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up to the required level if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, etc.).
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning lamp
does not go off when the engine is started, carry out (2).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Door open * Fixed, associated with
a
message identifying
the access.
An audible signal
supplements the alert
if the speed is higher
than 6
mph (10 km/h).A door, the boot, the tailgate or
the tailgate screen is still open
(depending on version).
Close the access.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)Fixed.
The electric parking brake has
a
fault.Carry out (3) quickly.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
You can no longer immobilise the
vehicle with the engine running.
If manual application and release are not working, the
electric parking brake control lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times and
are automatically reactivated in the event of failure of
the control lever.
Carry out (2).
*
O
nly with digital monochrome instrument panel.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is faulty: manual
and automatic functions may not be
working. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F
P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately
7
to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, make your vehicle
safe:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
I
f you have a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select P, then put the
supplied chocks against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions (with
electric parking
brake) Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" (on acceleration)
functions are deactivated.
In the event of a
fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a
message.Carry out (3) if automatic application/release is no
longer possible.
The brake can be applied or released manually.
+ Automatic
application
(with electric
parking brake) Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic application is not
available, the parking brake can only
be used manually. Use the electric parking brake control lever.
If automatic release is also not available, use manual
release.
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out (3).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Service Temporarily on,
accompanied by the
display of a
message.One or more minor faults have
been detected for which there is no
specific warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation of the
particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a
fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the display of
a
message.One or more major faults have
been detected for which there is no
specific warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
'Parking brake fault'. Automatic release of the electric
parking brake is unavailable.
Use manual release.
+ Service warning lamp
fixed and ser vice
spanner flashing then
fixed.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
AdBlue
®
(access via the
boot)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 1,500 and 375 miles
(2,400
and 600 km).Top up the AdBlue® as soon as possible, or carry out (3).
+
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing and Service
warning lamp fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range.The driving range is less than
375 miles (600 km). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue® to avoid a breakdown ,
or carry out (3).
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing and Service
warning lamp fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating
that starting is
prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry out (2).It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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