towing Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

Hazard warning lamps 222
Horn
 2
22
Emergency
  or   assistance   call  
2
22
Electronic stability
control
  (ESC)  
2
23
Seat
 bel

ts
 2
26
Airbags
 2

31
Child
  seats  
2
36
Deactivating
 t

he
 p
assenger's
 
f

ront   airbag  
2
38
ISOFIX
  mountings  
2
47
Child
  lock  
2
54
Safety
Fuel 2 55
Misfuel   prevention   (Diesel)  
2
56
Snow
  chains  
2
58
Very
  cold   climate   screen(s)  
2
59
Towbar
  with   quickly   detachable  
towball
 2

60
Towing
  a   trailer  
2
62
Energy
  economy   mode  
2
63
Accessories
 2

64
Changing
  a   wiper   blade  
2
66
Roof
  bars  
2
67
Bonnet
 26

9
Petrol
  engines  
2
70
Diesel
  engines  
2
71
Checking
  levels  
2
72
Checks
 2

75
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system 
(
BlueHDi   Diesel)  2 77
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 81
Temporary
 pu
ncture
 
r

epair   kit  
2
82
Spare
  wheel  
2
89
Changing
  a   bulb  
2
99
Changing
  a   fuse  
3
08
12
  V   battery  
3
13
To w i n g
 3

17
Running
  out   of   fuel   (Diesel)  
3
19
In the event  o f  a  b reakdown
Petrol engines 3 20
Petrol   weights  
3
22
Diesel
  engines  
3
24
Diesel
  weights  
3
26
Dimensions
 3

28
Identification
 ma

rkings
 3
29
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 3 30Audio and telematics
Mirrors 2 01
Lighting   control   stalk  
2
04
Automatic
  illumination   of   headlamps  
2
09
Automatic
  headlamp   dipping  
2
10
Daytime
  running   lamps  
2
12
Direction
  indicators  
2
13
Adjusting
  the   headlamp   beam   height  
2
13
Directional
 l

ighting
 2
15
Wiper
  control   stalk  
2
16
Screenwash
 2

18
Automatic
  rain   sensitive   wipers  
2
19
Panoramic
  sunroof  
2
21
Lighting and v isibility
Alphabetical
 in
dex
For the audio and touch screen telematic   systems,   refer   to   the  
s

upplement   to   the   handbook   or   go   to  
t

he   following   internet   address:  
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

4
Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel 
p revention 25 5-257
Wipers,
  screenwash  
2
16 -220
Changing   a   wiper   blade  
2
66
Exterior   welcome   lighting  
2
12-213
Door   mirror   spotlamps  
2
12
Cornering   lighting  
2
14
Directional
 l
ighting
 2
15
Adjusting the headlamp beam height 213
Changing bu
lbs 2
99-303
-
 
f

ront
 
lamps
-
 fo

glamps
-
 
d

irection
 
indicator
 
repeaters
Very
 
cold
 
climate
 
screen(s)
 
2
59
Door
 
mirrors
 
2
01-202
Panoramic
 
sunroof
 
2

21
Roof
 
bars
 
2

67
Accessories
 26

4-265
ESC:
 
ABS,
 
EBA,
 
ASR,
 
DSC
 
2

23 -225
Tyre
 
under-inflation
 
detection
 
1

98 -200
Tyre
 
pressures
 
3

29
Temporary
 
puncture
 
repair
 
kit
 
2

82-288
Changing
 
a
 
wheel
 
2

89 -298
-
 
t

ools
-
 
s

pare
 
wheel
-
 
r

emoving
 
/
 
refitting
Snow
 
chains
 
2

58
Changing
 bu

lbs
 3

03-307
-
 
r

ear
 
lamps
-
 
3

rd
 
brake
 
lamp
-
 
n

umber
 
plate
 
lamps
-
 fo

glamps
Parking
 
sensors
 
1

85 -186
Reversing
 
camera
 
1

87
360
 
Vision
 
1

88 -189
Park
 
Assist
 
1

90 -197
Towbar
 
1

22,
 
262
Towing
 
(advice)
 
3

17-318
Towbar
 
with
 
quickly
 
detachable
 
tow

ball
 2

60-261
Boot
 6

3-69
-
 o
pening
 
/
 
closing
- em
ergency r
elease
Motorised
 
tailgate
 6
4- 67
Hands-free
 
tailgate
 
6

8 - 69
Electronic
 
key
 
/
 
"Keyless
 
Entry
 
and
 
S

tarting"
 
system
 
5

1-59
-
 
o

pening
 
/
 
closing
-
 
a

nti-theft
 
protection
-
 
b

ack-up
 
control
-
 b

attery
Doors
 61
- 62
-
 
o

pening
 
/
 
closing
-
 em

ergency
 c

ontrol
Central
 
locking
 
6
0
Alarm
 7

0-72
Electric
 
windows
 
7
3 -74
Over view

93
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines belo w:
F
 
T
o   obtain   an   even   air   distribution,   take   care   not   to   obstruct   the   exterior   air   intake   grilles  
l

ocated   at   the   base   of   the   windscreen,   the   nozzles,   the   vents   and   the   air   outlets,   as   well  
a

s   the   air   extractor   located   in   the   boot.
F
 
D
o   not   cover   the   sunshine   sensor,   located   on   the   dashboard;   this   is   used   for   regulation  
o

f   the   air   conditioning   system.
F
 
O
perate   the   air   conditioning   system   for   at   least   5   to   10   minutes,   once   or   twice   a   month  
t

o   keep   it   in   per fect   working   order.
F
 
E
nsure   that   the   passenger   compartment   filter   is   in   good   condition   and   have   the   filter  
e

lements   replaced   regularly.
 W

e   recommend   the   use   of   a   combined   passenger   compartment   filter.   Thanks   to   its  
s

pecial   active   additive,   it   contributes   to   the   purification   of   the   air   breathed   by   the  
o

ccupants   and   the   cleanliness   of   the   passenger   compartment   (reduction   of   allergic  
s

ymptoms,   bad   odours   and   greasy   deposits).
F
 
T
o   ensure   correct   operation   of   the   air   conditioning   system,   you   are   also   advised   to   have  
i

t   checked   regularly   as   recommended   in   the   maintenance   and   warranty   guide.
F
 
I
f   the   system   does   not   produce   cold   air,   switch   it   off   and   contact   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the  i nterior  t emperature  i s  v ery  h igh,  f irst  
v

entilate   the   passenger   compartment   for  
a

  few   moments.
Put
  the   air   flow   control   at   a   setting   high  
e

nough   to   quickly   change   the   air   in   the  
p

assenger
 c
ompartment.
The
  air   conditioning   system   does   not  
c

ontain   chlorine   and   does   not   present  
a

ny   danger   to   the   ozone   layer.
The
  condensation   created   by   the   air  
c

onditioning   results   in   a   discharge  
o

f   water   under   the   vehicle   which   is  
p

er fectly   normal.
When
 
towing
 
the
 
maximum
 
load
 
on
 
a
 
steep
 
gradient
 
in
 
high
 
temperatures,
 
switching
 
off
 
the
 
a

ir
 
conditioning
 
increases
 
the
 
available
 
engine
 
power
 
and
 
so
 
improves
 
the
 
towing
 
ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning s ystems   only   work   when   the   engine   is  
r

unning.
To
  maintain   a   comfortable   temperature  
i

n   the   passenger   compartment,   you   can  
t

emporarily   deactivate   the   Stop   &   Start  
s

ystem.
For
  more   information   on   Stop & Star t,
refer
  to   the   corresponding   section.
3
Ease of use and comfort

110
Storage boxes
F Raise  the   grip   and   lower   the   storage   box  c
ove r.
Opening
Do not place heavy objects in the boxes.
Depending
  on   equipment,   storage   boxes   are  
l

ocated   under   the   front   seats.
Storage belo
w 
t

he steering   wheel
This storage compartment below the steering w
heel   is   intended   for   stowing   your   vehicle's  
han

dbook
 pa
ck.
Ease of use and comfort

115
Boot fittings
1. Luggage  cover   blind (
see   details   on   a   following   page)
2.
T

o r c h
 (

see   details   on   a   following   page)
3.
 C

oncertina
 b
oards
4.
 1

2   V   socket   (maximum   power:   120   Watts)
5.
 A

rmrest   with   cup   holder   and   storage   space
6.
 L

ocation   for   stowing   the   luggage   cover  
b

lind
7.
 O

pen
 s
torage
8.
 L

ower   lashing   eyes
3
Ease of use and comfort

117
Stowing behind the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats with the roller
stowed
 
at
 
the
  rear,   it   is   necessary   to   raise   the  
c

oncertina
 
boards   in   order   to   allow   access   to  
t

he
 
seat
 
locking   controls   (red   straps).
F
 E
nsure
 
that
 
the
 
3rd row seats are folded.
F
 F
old
 
the
 
first
 
two
 
concertina   boards.
F
 
I

nstall
 
the
 
roller
 
in
  the   space   above   the   arm  
r

est,
 
one
 
side
 
after   the   other,   inclining   it  
s

li g ht l y.
F
 
S

lide
 
the
 
roller
 
as
 
far   as   it   will   go,   up   to   the  
c

ut-outs
 
provided
 
at   the   back   of   the   boot,  
w

ith
 
the
 
two
 
flaps
 
directed   downwards.
F
 
U

nfold
 
the
 
third
 
row   seats.
The
 
folded
 
concertina
  boards   can   be  
p

ositioned
 
horizontally   or   vertically.
3
Ease of use and comfort

122
When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute  the   load   in   the   trailer   so   that   the h
eaviest   items   are   as   close   as   possible   to t

he   axle   and   the   nose   weight   approaches   the
 m

aximum   permitted   without   exceeding   it.
Air
  density   decreases   with   altitude,   thus  
r

educing   engine   per formance.   Above  
1 0

00 metres,   the   maximum   towed   load   must  
b

e   reduced   by   10 %   for   every   1 000   metres   of  
al

titude.
Side wind
F Take   into   account   the   increased   sensitivity  t
o   side   wind.
For
  more   information   on   Weights
, refer
to   the   corresponding   section.
The   rear   parking   sensors   will   be  
d

eactivated   automatically   to   avoid   the  
a

udible   signal   if   a   genuine   CITROËN  
t

owbar   is   used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature   of   the   coolant.
As
  the   fan   is   electrically   controlled,   its   cooling  
c

apacity   is   not   dependent   on   the   engine   speed.
F
 
T
o   lower   the   engine   speed,   reduce   your  
s

peed.
The
  maximum   towed   load   on   a   long   incline  
d

epends   on   the   gradient   and   the   ambient  
t

emperature.
In
  all   cases,   keep   a   check   on   the   coolant  
t

emperature. F
 
I
f   the   warning   lamp   and   the  
S

TOP
 
warning   lamp   come   on,  
s

top   the   vehicle   and   switch   off  
t

he   engine   as   soon   as   possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o   avoid   overheating   of   the   brakes,   the   use   of  
e

ngine   braking   is   recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check  the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  v
ehicle   and   of   the   trailer,   observing   the  
re

commended
 p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check  the   electrical   lighting   and   signalling  o
n   the   trailer   and   the   headlamp   beam  
h

eight   of   your   vehicle.
For
  more   information   on   Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding
 s

ection.
Driving

130
Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that   the   parking   brake   is   applied:   the  
i

ndicator   lamps   in   the   instrument   panel  
a

nd   the   control   lever   must   be   on   fixed,  
n

ot
 f
lashing.
If
  the   parking   brake   is   not   applied,   there  
i

s   an   audible   signal   and   a   message   is  
d

isplayed   on   opening   the   driver's   door.
Never
  leave   a   child   alone   inside   the  
v

ehicle   with   the   ignition   on,   as   they  
c

ould   release   the   parking   brake.When
  towing,   parking   on   a   steep   slope,  o
r   if   your   vehicle   is   heavily   laden,  
t

urn   the   wheels   towards   the   kerb   and  
e

ngage   a   gear   (with   a   manual   gearbox)  
o

r   place   the   gear   selector   at   position   P
with
  an   automatic   gearbox.
For
  towing,   your   vehicle   is   approved   for  
p

arking   on   slopes   of   up   to   12%.
Manual operation
Application of the parking brake is   confirmed   by   illumination   of  
t

he   brake   indicator   lamp   and  
t

he P indicator   lamp   in   the   control  
l

ever,   accompanied   by   the   display   of  
t

he
 m
essage
 "
Parking
 b
rake
 a
pplied".
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  
p

edal,   briefly   push   the   control   lever.
The
  complete   release   of   the   parking   brake  
i

s   confirmed   by   the   brake   indicator   lamp   and  
t

he P indicator   lamp   in   the   control   lever   going  
o

ff,  
a
ccompanied  
b
y  
t
he  
d
isplay  
o
f  
t
he  
m
essage  
"

Parking   brake   released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing
  the   brake   pedal,   the   parking  
b

rake   will   not   be   released   and   a  
m

essage   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.
Driving

133
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service brake   or   in   an   exceptional   situation   (e.g.   driver  
t

aken   ill,   under   instruction,   etc.)   a   continuous  
p

ull   on   the   control   lever   will   brake   the   vehicle.  
B

raking   takes   place   while   the   control   lever   is  
b

eing   pulled.   It   is   interrupted   if   the   control   lever  
i

s
 r
eleased.
The
  ABS   and   DSC   systems   provide   stability   of  
t

he   vehicle   during   emergency   braking.
If
  the   emergency   braking   malfunctions,   the  
m

essage   "Parking   brake   control   faulty"   will   be  
d

isplayed.
If
  a   failure   of   the   ABS   and   DSC   systems   occurs,
 s

ignalled   by   the   illumination   of   one   or   both
 w

arning   lamps   in   the   instrument   panel,   then
 s

tability   of   the   vehicle   is   no   longer   guaranteed.
In
  this   event,   stability   must   be   assured   by   the
 d

river   by   repeating   alternate   "pull-release"
 a

ctions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised. The
  emergency   braking   should   only   be  
u

sed   in   an   exceptional   situation.
Repeat
 
this
 
procedure
 
to
 
reactivate
 
automatic
 
ope

ration.
Reactivation
 
of
 
automatic
 
operation
 
is
 
c

onfirmed
 
by
 
the
 
indicator
 
lamp
 
in
 
the
 
i

nstrument
 
panel
 
going
 
off.
Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather o r   towing   (caravan,   recovery),   it   may   be  
n

ecessary   to   deactivate   automatic   operation   of  
t

he   system.
F
 
S
tart   the   engine.
F
 
A
pply   the   parking   brake   with   the   control  
l

ever,   if   it   is   released.
F
 
T
ake   your   foot   off   the   brake   pedal.
F
 
P
ush   and   hold   the   control   lever   in   the  
r

elease   direction   for   at   least   10   seconds  
a

nd   no   more   than   15   seconds.
F
 
R
elease   the   control   lever.
F
 
P
ress   and   hold   the   brake   pedal.
F
 
P
ull   the   control   lever   in   the   apply   direction  
f

or   2   seconds.
Deactivation
  of   the   automatic   functions
 i

s   confirmed   by   illumination   of   this
 i

ndicator   lamp   in   the   instrument   panel.
F
 
R
elease   the   control   lever   and   the   brake  
ped

al. From
  this   point   the   parking   brake   can   only  b
e   applied   and   released   manually   using   the  
c

ontrol   lever.
4
Driving

157
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the cruise   control.
Have
  it   checked   by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
Operating faultWhen the cruise control is switched on, be   careful   if   you   maintain   the   pressure  
o

n   one   of   the   programmed   speed  
c

hanging   buttons:   this   may   result   in   a  
v

ery   rapid   change   in   the   speed   of   your  
v

ehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery
  roads   or   in   heavy   traffic.
On
  a   steep   descent,   the   cruise   control  
w

ill not be able to prevent the vehicle
from
  exceeding   the   programmed   speed.
On
  steep   climbs   or   when   towing,   the  
p

rogrammed   speed   may   not   be   reached  
o

r   maintained.
The
  use   of   mats   not   approved   by  
C

ITROËN   may   inter fere   with   the  
o

peration   of   the   cruise   control.
To
  avoid   any   risk   of   jamming   of   the  
ped

als:
-
 
e
nsure   that   the   mat   is   secured  
c

o r r e c t l y,
-
 
n
ever   fit   one   mat   on   top   of   another.
4
Driving