ignition Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G User Guide
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MONITORING
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in
operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of
the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when
the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps
should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the informa-
tion on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms
that the corresponding system has come into operation.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fi xed)
or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in two different
modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be ascertained whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
Hazard
warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake
fi xed. The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
fl ashing. The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
Parking
space
sensors
fi xed. The parking space sensors
function is active. Press the corresponding button
to deactivate it.
fl ashing. The system is measuring the
space. Once the measurement has been done,
the warning lamp comes on fi xed again.
Electric child
lock
temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates
a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message
in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, associated
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Electric
parking brake
fl ashing. The application or release of
the electric parking brake was
interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
+
Electric
parking brake
malfunction
fi xed. The electric parking brake
has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer
possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
Braking
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level
is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake
fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country)
via the vehicle confi guration menu or
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop if automatic application/release
is not possible.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of the
vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. The emission control system
has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Low fuel level
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message on the
multifunction
screen. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
7 litres of
fuel
in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time
the ignition is switched on, until suffi cient
fuel has been added.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
control and injection systems.
Foot on the
brake pedal
fi xed. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, you must press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N
).
fl ashing. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the automatic gearbox, with the
engine running (lever in position P
), press
the brake pedal before releasing the
parking brake, to unlock the lever and
come out of position P
.
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.
With the electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle
on an incline using the
accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric
parking brake.
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Service indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner
goes
off
; the dis-
tance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances.
Less than 1 000 km remain
before the next service is due
Example:
900 km remain before the
next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by
300 km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on
to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains
on
.
More than 1 000 km remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbol-
ising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display
line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example:
4 800 km remain before
the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depend-
ing on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
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Service indicator zero reset
Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the service indi-
cator must be 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 dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
)
when the display indicates "=0"
,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is correct
or not.
This information is displayed 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 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
If the low oil level 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--"
. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
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 (risk
of engine damage),
- B
= min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller,
using the type of oil
suited to your en-
gine.
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 ac-
count.
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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Measures the total distance trav-
elled by the vehicle since its fi rst
registration.
Trip distance recorder
Lighting dimmer
Permits manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and
controls to suit the ambient light level.
Only operates when the vehicle light-
ing is on, with the exception of the
daytime running lamps.
Activation
)
Press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments
and controls.
)
When the lighting reaches the
minimum setting, release the
button, then press again to in-
crease it.
or
)
When the lighting reaches the
maximum setting, release the
button, then press again to re-
duce it.
)
When the lighting reaches the
level of brightness required, re-
lease the button.
Deactivation
When the vehicle lighting is off, or
in day mode on vehicles fi tted with
daytime running lamps, pressing the
button does not have any effect.
Total distance recorder
Measures a distance travelled since
it was reset to zero by the driver.
)
With the ignition on, press and hold
this button until zeros appear.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
the relief, resulting in a signifi cant
change in the current fuel con-
sumption.
When the range falls below 20 miles
(30 km), dashes are displayed. After
fi lling with at least 5 litres of fuel,
the range is recalculated and is dis-
played when it exceeds 60 miles
(100 km).
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. This indicates the distance which
can still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank in relation to the
average fuel consumption over the
last few miles (kilometres) travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip com-
puter zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero reset
(ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance travelled
since the last trip computer zero reset.
Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be
travelled to the fi nal destination. It
is either calculated instantly by the
navigation system, if guidance is ac-
tivated, or entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
This function is only displayed from
20 mph (30 km/h). This is the average fuel consump-
tion during the last few seconds.
If your vehicle is fi tted with Stop &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a
journey.
It resets to zero every time the igni-
tion is switched on with the key.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/
minutes)