Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Directional lighting
When the dipped or main beam headlamps are
on, this system allows the light beams to better
follow the road.
Associated with xenon headlamps, this system
improves the quality of lighting when cornering.with directional lighting
without directional lightingOperating fault
This system is inactive:
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hen reverse is engaged. If a fault occurs, these warning lamps
come on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The directional lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the touch screen.
In the Driving menu, select the " Vehicle
settings " tab, then " Driving lighting " and
select " Directional headlamps ".
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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers. The front wiper system includes a
safety device which can temporarily
inhibit operation if it detects obstacles
such as ice or snow.
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Rear wiper
Park.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper selection ring:
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
This function can be deactivated in the Driving

menu.
Select the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Comfort " and "Rear wiper in reverse ".
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Windscreen wash and washer jets
Windscreen wash
Adjusting the jets
The front washers include an adjustment for the
height of delivery from the jets.
If you want to modify the factory setting, turn
the screw on each jet anti-clockwise,
towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,
towards the "-" to lower it.
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ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
A few moments after releasing the wiper stalk,
there is a last wipe to clear any runs from the
screen.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Switching on
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one
minute.
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place
the control stalk in another
position
(Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
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Special position of the windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the
"flat-blade" wipers, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
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This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the wiper blades from the windscreen.
On switching off the ignition:
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ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
wiper blades vertically on the screen.
When the system is no longer powered - at
least one minute after switching off the
ignition

- it is possible to move the arms
manually.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk. Replacement of the arms must only
be done by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Panoramic sunroof
F Rotate the control A to slide the roof blind to the desired position (positions 1 to 4 ).
Closing the roof blindAnti-pinch
It is fitted with an electrically controlled blind.
Opening the roof blind
F Rotate the control A to position 0 to close
the roof blind. The blind has an anti-pinch function.
At the end of its travel, when the blind
encounters an obstacle on closing, it stops and
moves back slightly.
Following a fault or after a battery
disconnection during the movement of the blind
or after it has stopped, you must re-initialise the
anti-pinch function:
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lace the blind in the closed position,
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ress control knob B for approximately
two
seconds.
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General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN may cause
excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic
systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems
that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not followed.
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ny modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer
would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.
Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer
for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be
compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle...
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
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ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
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F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Emergency or assistance call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LED and
a voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call
c e nt re*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The green LED goes off.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, starts communication with
you in your language**, and where necessary
sends the appropriate public emergency
services**. In countries where the service is
not available, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location. *

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ubject to the general conditions for the
service available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations. If you benefit from the C
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onnect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.
Localised Emergency Call
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
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epending on the geographical cover of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.



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he list of countries covered and Telematic
services is available from dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.
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