boot Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G User Guide

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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.

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Locking the vehicle
with exterior
perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoringto avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm incertain cases such as:


- leaving a window par tially open,

- washing your vehicle,

- changing a wheel,


Deactivation of the volumetric monitoring
)
Switch of the ignition and within
ten seconds press this button until its indicator lamp is on fixed.
)Get out of the vehicle. )Immediately lock the vehicle using theremote control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Only the exterior perimeter protection system is
active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes
once per second.
To be e
ffective, this deactivation must be doneevery time the ignition is switched off.
In the case of automatic locking of the vehicle (which occurs after a period of 30 seconds if a door or the boot is notopened), the monitoring system is not reactivated automatically. To reactivate it, it is necessary to unlock the vehicleand lock it again, using the remote control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.

Deactivation
)Press one of the unlocking buttons on theremote control:
short press
long press
or )Unlock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entryand Starting" system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button is off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.

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Reactivation of the interior volumetric monitoring
)Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle usingthe remote control or the Keyless Entry andStarting system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
)Reactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.
Tr iggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.When the vehicle is unlocked using the remotecontrol or the Keyless Entry and Startingsystem, rapid flashing of the indicator lampin the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
) Unlock the vehicle using the key (integral
with the remote control) in the driver's door lock. ) Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.




Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral with the remote control) in thedriver's door lock.




Operating fault


When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault in the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Automatic activation *



2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the system is activated automatically. )
To avoid triggering the alarm on enteringthe vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the remote control or unlock the vehicleusing the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

* Accordin
g to country.

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Second-row seats


Forwards-backwards adjustment
)Raise the lever A
, located at the front of
the seat cushion, and adjust the seat to the
desired position. The
3 seats in the 2nd row are independent of each other and are all the same width. Their backrests can be folded to vary the load space in the boot.

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Flat floor
Folding a seat
From the outside) Pull firmly upwards on strap C, as indicated
by the arrow, to unlock the seat; keep
pulling until the seat is fully folded.
Push the seat backrest gently forwards so that the backrest folds onto the seat cushion. The assembly lowers onto thefloor. From the boot, when loadin
g for example You can fold the second-row seats from theboot, after first folding the third-row seats. )Pull on the strap Dto release the seat in
question then push forwards lightly on the backrest.
To avoid any damage to the mechanism,
the strap D unclips if too much force isapplied. Simply clip it in place again for thesystem to be operational again.
)Place the seats in the fully back position. Each seat can be
folded onto the floor to vary
the the space available in the boot.

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Repositioning a seat


Before operating the rear seats, check that the outer rear seat belts are notloose, to avoid damaging them. The
centre belt must be stowed. Fix the tongues of the three belts to their anchorage points.
Continuity panels
These continuity panels are not designed to support a weight greater than 30 kg.Releasin
g / locking the continuity panels) Before unfolding the continuity panels, check that the seats in the 2 ndrow are fullyback. )
Slide the continuity panel latch upwards to
release. ) Straighten the continuity panel, then slide
the latch downwards to lock it.
)If necessary, straighten the continuity panels for the seats in the 2nd row and lockthem in place.)Raise the backrest and push it rear wards
until it locks in position

Each seat has a continuity panel at the bottom
of the backrest, that once unfolded:
- provides a continuous load surface in the boot, whatever the position of the seats,
- avoids objects sliding under the seats in
the 2nd row.

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Third row seats


Concertina boards
Folding the concertina boards)
Remove the luggage net (see the "Bootfittings" section).)
Return the second-row continuity panels to
their initial position and lock them.
) Fold the concer tina boards and position
them vertically. ) Pull on the strap F
located behind the seatbackrest. The backrest pivots rear wards,pulling the seat base with it. The seat locks
in the open position.



Each of the two floor panels can suppor t a load of 100 kg.
Pull on the control, the 3 sections o
f the board will fold like a concertina.
When the third-row seats are upright, these concertina boards can be left either:
- flat behind the seats,
- in the ver tical position,
t
hereby leaving a storage area available.
Repositioning the
seats
Two rigid concertina boards, which cannot
be separated from the vehicle, cover the
2 third-row seats, when these are in the folded position.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in per fect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITRO

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Removable console
The removable console is a portable storage space secured to the lower centre console.
It has a sliding lid, an open storage space and two cup holders.
)Raise the locking control located at thefront of the console.)With one hand, lift the front par t of the console. )With the other hand, grasp the rear par t to release the removable console.
)
Carry out these operations in reverse order. Ensure that the console has lockedinto place.



When not fixed to its carrier, theremovable console should be stowedin the boot. It could become a projectilein the event of a sudden stop or violentimpact.

Releasing the removable
console
Refittin
g the removable
console