door Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

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Triggering 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 remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in 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:
F

U
nlock the vehicle using the key (integral
with the remote control) in the driver's door
lock.
F

O
pen the door; the alarm is triggered.
F

S
witch on the ignition; the alarm stops. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral with the remote control) in the
driver'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.
F

T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering
the vehicle, first press the unlocking button
on the remote control or unlock the vehicle
using the Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Access to the third-row
seats
Access to the third-row seats is via the outer
second-row seats.
F
P
ull the lever E . The seat is released and
the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.
F

H
old the lever E in the raised position,
pushing for wards. The whole seat slides
towards the front seat.
Space becomes free behind the seat, the
third-row passengers can get to their seats.
Leaving the vehicle from
the third-row seats Repositioning a seat, from
the outside, with the door
open
In the event of a failure of this system
(lever E
), the passengers in the third
row can also leave the vehicle after first
folding the backrests of the second-row
seats using the strap D .
Do not allow children to operate the
seats without supervision.
F

L

ift the lever E
. The seat is released and
the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.
F

P

ush the seat backrest, still holding the
lever E in the raised position. If there are passengers seated in the third row:
F

m

anually return the assembly as far
as possible rear wards; the seat does
not return to the fully back position, so
as to retain legroom for the third-row
passengers,
F

f

old the seat cushion until it locks.
Ensure that there is no object on or under the
seat that you want to move.
Before operating the seats, ensure that
the tables on the backs of the first-row
seats are folded away.
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Front demist -
defrost
F Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
F

T

o switch it off press this button again or
adjust the setting for air flow or distribution.
The indicator lamp goes off.
Rear screen demist -
defrost
Switching on
Switching off
F Press this button to demist / defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.
F

I

t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the button
goes off.
The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
4.
R

ear map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w

hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
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hen opening a door,
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w

hen the remote control locking button is
used, in order to locate your vehicle.
Illumination of the door mirror spot lamps is
only possible if the courtesy lamp is in this
position.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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w

hen the ignition is switched on,
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3

0 seconds after the last door is closed. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
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Interior mood
lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
The interior mood lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the Driving menu, by selecting
the " Vehicle settings " tab, then "Comfort"
and " Mood lighting ". The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
At night, the illumination of the dashboard,
centre console and courtesy lamp comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
on.
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
Switching on
Footwell lighting
Switching on
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. The lamps come on when one of the
doors is opened.
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Electronic key left in the
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without any conditions. To do this,
press the "START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks
as soon as the vehicle stops.
Emergency stop
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop. F

B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button
T
he engine stops and the
steering column locks.
F

R

emove the electronic key from the reader.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions.
Press the "START/STOP" button for
about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
F

T

o confirm the instruction to
switch off the engine, press the
"START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.Back-up switch off
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or place the gear selector at position
P
with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F

p
ress the brake pedal,
F

w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the command is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine
is switched off by pressing the START/STOP
button.Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in STOP
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.
In automatic mode, you can manually
apply or release the parking brake using
the control lever.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

M
anual gearbox: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage 1
st or reverse gear; press
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal.
F

A

utomatic gearbox: select position D , M or
R then press the accelerator.
Automatic application
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check
that the front doors are correctly closed.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
moving off on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
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t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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c
ertain conditions of slope are met,
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w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
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p
rovided you are in first gear or neutral with
a manual gearbox,
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p
rovided you are in position D or M with an
automatic gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on, accompanied by an alert
message. Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
Do not get out of the vehicle while it is
being held in the hill start assist phase.
If you have to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp (and the
warning lamp
P in the lever of the
electric parking brake) are on fixed (not
flashing).
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