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

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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,
ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the ambient light
level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the background traffic noise.
I
f your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well. The gear efficiency indicator invites you to engage the most suitable
gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, this indicator appears
only in manual mode.
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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrogen oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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ButtonComments
Adjustment of the display settings (scrolling of text, animations, etc.) and brightness.
Select a colour scheme for the 12 inch colour instrument panel.
Select the type of information displayed in the 12 inch colour instrument panel.
Choice of units:
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t
emperature (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
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d
istance and fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Choice of language used for the touch screen and the 12 inch colour instrument panel.
Setting the date and time.
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Trip computer
Monochrome digital instrument panel
System that gives you information on the journey in progress (range, fuel consumption, etc.).
Information display in the touch screen
Permanent display:
F Sel ect "Trip computer " in the
Applications menu.
The trip computer information is displayed in
tabs.
F

P
ress one of the buttons to display the
desired tab. The current fuel consumption tab with:
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t
he range,
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t
he current fuel consumption,
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t
he Stop & Start time counter.
The trip "1" tab with:
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t
he distance travelled,
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t
he average fuel consumption,
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t
he average speed,
f

or the first trip.
The trip "2" tab with:
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t
he distance travelled,
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t
he average fuel consumption,
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t
he average speed,
f

or the second trip.
Trip reset
F When the desired trip is displayed, press the reset button or the end of the wiper
control stalk.
Tr i p s "1" and "2" are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1" can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2" for monthly figures.
The information is accessible in the Driving
menu.
Temporary display in a new window:
F

P

ress the end of the wiper control stalk for
access to the information and display the
different tabs.
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Trip computer
12 inch colour instrument panel
Information display in the instrument panel
F Press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk to display the various tabs in
succession. -

T
he current information tab with:
●
t
he range,
●
t
he current fuel consumption,
●
t
he Stop & Start time counter.
- Trip
"1" with:
●
t
he average speed,
●
t
he average fuel consumption,
● t he distance travelled, f
or the first trip.
-
Trip "2" with:
●

t
he average speed,
●

t
he average fuel consumption,
●

t
he distance travelled,
f

or the second trip.
Trip reset
F When the trip required is displayed, press the button located on the end of the wiper
control stalk for more than two seconds.
Tr i p s "1" and "2" are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1" can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2" for monthly figures.
For all other display modes, pressing the end of
the wiper control stalk displays this information
in a new window. The display of trip computer information is
permanent when you select the "Dials" or
"Personal" display mode.
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Trip computer
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remaining in
the tank (related to the average fuel
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This function is only displayed from
20
mph (30 km/h).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip reset.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
A time counter calculates the time spent in
STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
A few definitions
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Heated seats
F Use the adjustment thumbwheel to switch on and select the desired level of heating:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
Before operating the leg rest, ensure
that nothing could inter fere with its
movement.
F

P

ush the control for wards or backwards to
unfold or fold away the leg rest.
The movement stops when you release the
control.
Electric passenger seat
Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines, ...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
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i
f wearing damp clothing,
-
i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
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d
o not place heavy objects on the
seat,
-
d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
- d o not place sharp objects on the
seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for
cleaning the seat,
-

n
ever use the heating function
when the seat is damp.
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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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Invalid value in manual operationThis symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the

"
+ " and " -" steering mounted
control paddles. If the engine speed allows, the
instruction to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox manages the
gears automatically again.
Temporary manual control of the
gears
Manual mode
D and the gear engaged are displayed in the
instrument panel.
The gearbox operates in auto-active
mode, without any action from the driver. It
continuously selects the most appropriate gear
according to the following conditions:
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o
ptimisation of fuel consumption,
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d
riving style,
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r
elief of the road,
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v
ehicle load.
Automated mode
F Select position D .
For maximum acceleration, without touching
the gear selector, press the accelerator fully
down (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically and maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically for more effective engine braking.
When you take your foot off the accelerator
pedal suddenly, the gearbox does not change
up, so as to improve safety. F
Sel ect position M.
F

U
se the "+" and " -" steering mounted
control paddles to change gear.
The gears engaged are displayed successively
in the instrument panel.
When stationary or at very low speed, the
gearbox automatically engages 1st g e a r.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release
the accelerator pedal when changing gear.
The change from one gear to another is only
effected if the conditions of vehicle speed and
engine speed allow; other wise the automatic
laws of operation are imposed temporarily.
If the engine speed is too high or too low,
the display of the gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then the new gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change mode at any
time, by moving the gear selector
from
D to M or the other way round.
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Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
You can follow this instruction without going
through the intermediate gears.
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (gradient, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
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e
ngaging first gear,
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enga

ging reverse gear,
-
c

hanging down.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the arrow
may be accompanied by the recommended
g e a r.
The gear engagement recommendations
must not be considered compulsory.
This is because the confi
guration of the
road, traffic density and safety remain
important factors in the choice of the best
g e a r.
The gear efficiency indicator system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver. With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with
manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions
the system may suggest changing into neutral
so that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel. Example:
This function cannot be deactivated.
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
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T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
Driving