2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to be
able to start the engine on a vehicle
with the (6-speed) Electronic Gearbox
System, or to quit position P in the
case of an automatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if
you attempt to release the electric
parking brake without pressing the
brake pedal.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes
to indicate overheating of the clutch
if you excessively use the accelera-
tor to hold the vehicle on an uphill
slope. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake.
Parking space available
This warning lamp comes
on when the parking space
function is selected.
It fl ashes while the space is
being measured. Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activat-
ed. This warning light is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated.
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing light and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault requiring inter-
vention on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the display-
ing of a warning light must be the
subject of further diagnostics by
reading the associated message
on the multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to be
able to start the engine on a vehicle
with the (6-speed) Electronic Gearbox
System, or to quit position P in the
case of an automatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if
you attempt to release the electric
parking brake without pressing the
brake pedal.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes
to indicate overheating of the clutch
if you excessively use the accelera-
tor to hold the vehicle on an uphill
slope. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake.
Parking space available
This warning lamp comes
on when the parking space
function is selected.
It fl ashes while the space is
being measured. Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activat-
ed. This warning light is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated.
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing light and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault requiring inter-
vention on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the display-
ing of a warning light must be the
subject of further diagnostics by
reading the associated message
on the multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to be
able to start the engine on a vehicle
with the (6-speed) Electronic Gearbox
System, or to quit position P in the
case of an automatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if
you attempt to release the electric
parking brake without pressing the
brake pedal.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes
to indicate overheating of the clutch
if you excessively use the accelera-
tor to hold the vehicle on an uphill
slope. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake.
Parking space available
This warning lamp comes
on when the parking space
function is selected.
It fl ashes while the space is
being measured. Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activat-
ed. This warning light is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated.
Deactivation warning lights
If one of the following warning lights
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started. Warning lights
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this is switched off before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning light on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing light and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of one of
the following warning lights indicates
the occurrence of a fault requiring inter-
vention on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the display-
ing of a warning light must be the
subject of further diagnostics by
reading the associated message
on the multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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Lighting is associated
with the displaying of
another warning light:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the
systems which does
not have a specifi c
warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
The warning light only comes on
temporarily in the case of the follow-
ing minor faults:
- incorrect closing of the doors, boot, rear screen and bonnet,
- fl at remote control battery,
- incorrect tyre pressure,
- the end of saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Diesel).
In the case of major faults, the
warning light remains on until the
operating fault is rectifi ed, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Application/Release of the
automatic electronic parking
brake
If this warning lamp comes
on permanently, it is confi rm-
ing that the parking brake is
applied.
If it fl ashes, it is indicating an ap-
plication or release fault. Urgently
contact a CITROËN dealer (see sec-
tion "Driving - § Electronic parking
brake"). Automatic electronic parking
brake fault
This warning lamp comes
on if there is a malfunction
in the automatic electronic
parking brake.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions of the automatic
electronic parking brake
This comes on if the "auto-
matic application" and "au-
tomatic release" functions
when you switch off the
engine are deactivated or
faulty.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continu-
ously, this indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the ESP/ASR system or in the
hill start assistance.
Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occurrence
of a fault in the emission control sys-
tem.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's assisted
braking.

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the occurrence of a fault in
one of the air bag or seat
belt pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately
and as safely as possible.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are ap-
proximately 7 litres of fuel remaining
in the tank and 2 or 3 bars fl ash in
the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel
remaining in the tank.
A control located on the panel to the
right of the steering wheel allows
you to open the fuel fl ap from inside
the vehicle.
Battery charge
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the battery charging circuit
(dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, ...). Door open
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
-
if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this
warning light comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions rep-
resent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
20 km/h. Above 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph), it fl ashes accompanied
by a sound signal for around
120 seconds. The sound signal
stops when the ignition is switched
off or if a door is opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
senger seat may be fi tted with a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
-
the warning lamp lights up between
0 and 20 km/h. Above 20 km/h
(approx.12mph), it fl ashes accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function screen and a sound signal
for around 120 seconds
.
Rear passengers’ or front passen-
ger’s seat belt not fastened without
presence sensor:
-
when the ignition is switched on, the
points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.

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Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on,
the spanner is switched off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due

Example: 560 miles (900 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates: Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
the spanner fl ashes
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles/km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
The
spanner remains lit
.

More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolis-
ing the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display
line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.

Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.

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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
cate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.

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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
To do this, carry out the following
procedure:

 switch off the ignition,

 press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,

 switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,

 when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver of
the validity or invalidity of the engine
oil level.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function display.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by the fl ashing of

"OIL --" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
cate the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
level via the oil fi ller
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait at least fi ve minutes
for the zero reset to be taken into
account.