2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO remote control
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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
* According to country.
Daytime lights
System which permits automatic
switching on of the special lights at
the front, so that you can be seen
during the daytime.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s ,
the corresponding lights come on
when the vehicle is started * .
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the auto-
matic switching on of the lights mode
or when the lights are switched on
manually.
Programming
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lights stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home lighting
is also available by pressing the lights
button on the remote control (refer to
the section "Accesses - § Remote
c o n t r o l k e y " ) . Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
In countries in which
this function is not im-
posed by regulations,
you can activate or
deactivate it via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is acti- vated,
- the side lights and the number plate lights are also switched
on.
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30
or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
(in the case of the monochrome
s c r e e n A , t h e d u r a t i o n i s fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction display, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side lighters come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the right of the driver, to the
appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 to 7 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 to 7 people + maximum autho-
rised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
* According to country.
Daytime lights
System which permits automatic
switching on of the special lights at
the front, so that you can be seen
during the daytime.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s ,
the corresponding lights come on
when the vehicle is started * .
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the auto-
matic switching on of the lights mode
or when the lights are switched on
manually.
Programming
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary maintaining of the
dipped headlamps lighting after the
vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lights stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home lighting
is also available by pressing the lights
button on the remote control (refer to
the section "Accesses - § Remote
c o n t r o l k e y " ) . Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction display.
In countries in which
this function is not im-
posed by regulations,
you can activate or
deactivate it via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is acti- vated,
- the side lights and the number plate lights are also switched
on.
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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30
or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
(in the case of the monochrome
s c r e e n A , t h e d u r a t i o n i s fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction display, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side lighters come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the right of the driver, to the
appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 to 7 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 to 7 people + maximum autho-
rised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30
or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
(in the case of the monochrome
s c r e e n A , t h e d u r a t i o n i s fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction display, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front
doors.
Switching on
The side lighters come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on
the remote control,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automati-
cally.
THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle. To do this,
turn the control, located below the
fascia to the right of the driver, to the
appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 to 7 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 to 7 people + maximum autho-
rised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
-
change them approximately every
6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.
1. Front courtesy light
2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lights
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lights
These courtesy lights have two
operating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front
courtesy light is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy light and the boot
lights.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
-
change them approximately every
6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
COURTESY LIGHTS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lights.
1. Front courtesy light
2. Map reading lights
Front courtesy light
In this position, the courtesy
light comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to
locate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lights
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lights
These courtesy lights have two
operating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front
courtesy light is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy light and the boot
lights.
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XI
P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
T h e b a t t e r i e s c o n t a i n h a r m -
f u l s u b s t a n c e s s u c h a s s u l -
p h u r i c a c i d a n d l e a d . T h e y
m u s t b e d i s p o s e d o f i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h r e g u l a t i o n s a n d m u s t n o t , i n
a n y c i r c u m s t a n c e s , b e d i s c a r d e d
w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
b a t t e r y i f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l e f t u n -
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
m i n a l s w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
Do not push the vehicle to start the
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m . Following reconnection of the
battery
F o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t -
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 m i n u t e b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t o p e r m i t
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l -
t i e s a r e e n c o u n t e r e d f o l l o w i n g t h i s
o p e r a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r .
R e f e r r i n g t o t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c -
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e :
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
-
t h e o n e - t o u c h e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s ,
- t h e g l a s s p a n o r a m i c r o o f s h u t t e r ,
- t h e p a r a m e t e r s o f t h e m u l t i -
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
- t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t r a d i o s t a - t i o n s ,
- t h e G P S s a t e l l i t e n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting the
battery
W a i t 2 m i n u t e s a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f
t h e i g n i t i o n b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g
t h e b a t t e r y .
C l o s e t h e w i n d o w s a n d t h e d o o r s
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
o f u s e o f c e r t a i n f u n c t i o n s t o c o n -
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
s t i l l u s e f u n c t i o n s s u c h a s t h e a u d i o
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
m e s s a g e a p p e a r s o n t h e m u l t i - f u n c -
t i o n d i s p l a y i n d i c a t i n g t h a t t h e v e h i -
c l e h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
a n d t h e a c t i v e f u n c t i o n s a r e p u t o n
s t a n d b y .
I f t h e t e l e p h o n e i s b e i n g u s e d a t t h i s
t i m e :
- i t w i l l b e m a i n t a i n e d f o r 1 0 m i n -
u t e s w i t h y o u r A u d i o s y s t e m
h a n d s - f r e e k i t ,
- i t w i l l b e m a i n t a i n e d f o r 1 0 m i n - u t e s w i t h t h e N a v i D r i v e , t h e n i t
w i l l t r a n s f e r t o y o u r t e l e p h o n e
d e p e n d i n g o n i t s m o d e l .
Exiting economy mode
T h e s e f u n c t i o n s a r e r e a c t i v a t e d a u -
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
I n o r d e r t o r e s u m e t h e u s e o f t h e s e
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n g i n e
a n d l e t i t r u n f o r a t l e a s t 5 m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
e n g i n e f r o m s t a r t i n g ( r e f e r
t o t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g p a r a -
g r a p h ) .