2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO key

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

A. Central locking

B. Unlocking

C. Guide-me-home lighting

D. Key release/storage
Press on control A , located on the
control panel to the right of the dash-
board. The fuel fl ap automatically opens
up fully.
Insert the nozzle so as to push in the
metallic gate valve B .
Push the fuel fl ap to reclose it.
After switching off the ignition, con-
trol A is only active for a few minutes.
If necessary, switch on the ignition
again to reactivate it.

Bonnet stay: detach the stay and
pivot it upwards to insert it into the
notch.

 69 Bonnet opening/closing
To unlock, pull the control located on the
right-hand side under the dashboard
towards you.

 157
 83
Opening
Using the multifunction screen, you can
choose from the following options when
opening your vehicle with the remote
control:
- either all of the doors and the tail-
gate,
- or the driver’s door with a fi rst press, then all of the other doors with a
second press.
To close: move the stay back to
its initial position, lower the bon-
net, then allow it to slam shut at
the end of its travel.
Remote control key Fuel tank

Capacity: approximately 60 litres.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
(6-Speed) electronic gearbox
system

R Reverse

N Neutral

A Automatic mode

M Manual mode
Using control levers 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in manual mode,
- temporary manual operation in auto- matic mode.
P Park

R Reverse

N Neutral

D Automatic mode

M Sequential mode
Using control levers 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in sequential mode,
- temporary manual operation in auto- matic mode.
Starting

 Check that the selector 3 is in neutral
(position N ).

 Press fi rmly on the brake pedal and
turn the ignition key.

 134 Starting

 Check that the selector 3 is in po-
sition P or N and turn the ignition
key.
To exit position P , press on the brake
pedal before moving the selector.

 139

D R I V I N G
Automatic gearbox

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Deactivation of front passenger
airbag Child safety
The 3 second-row rear seats of your
vehicle are fi tted with regulation ISOFIX
anchoring points, with 3 rings for each
seat position A B C
.
This fi xing system is designed for children
weighing up to 18 kg.
Electric control

 122

 113
 110
Front airbags
Manual control
P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y

1. Insert key in lock A .

2. Select "OFF" position.

3. Remove key. The rear doors are locked by operating
the lever (aperture at an angle).
Pressing on the button prohibits opera-
tion of the electric windows and open-
ing of the rear doors from the rear of
the vehicle. ISOFIX fixing system

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III
C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
permitting the lateral rearward vision
necessary for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking
in confi ned spaces.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,

 return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Folding

 from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Control A
must be pulled again.
Unfolding

 from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immedi-
ately.
Switching off


Exit reverse gear and wait twenty
seconds.
or

 Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position:
- if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
- if the engine is switched off.
Switching on

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
The de-icing/demisting of the exte-
rior mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.

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IV
A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing the lock or from a distance. It is
also used to locate the vehicle, acti-
vate the guide-me-home lighting and
start the engine, as well as providing
protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the
key.

 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using
the key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver's door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the welcome lighting, courtesy
lights and exterior side lights for ap-
proximately thirty seconds.
Selective unlocking using
the remote control

 Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.

 Press the open padlock
again to unlock the other
doors and the boot. According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time as
the fi rst unlocking action.
It also triggers the timed switching on
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lights and the exterior side lights for
approximately thirty seconds.
The complete or selec-
tive unlocking parameter
is set via the multifunc-
tion display confi gura-
tion menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds. Selective unlocking is not available
using the key.

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IV
A C C E S S
Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
It also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior lateral lights and
the follow-me-home lighting, if this is
activated. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
To permit the transportation of
bulky objects, the vehicle can be
locked from the inside, using the
centralised control on the fascia,
even if the tailgate or rear screen
is open.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
When closing the windows and/or
glass panoramic roof shutter using
the remote control, you must en-
sure that no one prevents them
from closing correctly.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
the glass panoramic roof
shutter automatically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and the glass pano-
ramic roof shutter automatically
in addition to locking.

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IV
A C C E S S
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in this
position for more than two sec-
onds to close the windows auto-
matically in addition to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior lateral lights and
guide-me-home lighting, if this is acti-
vated.

 First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lights and exterior side
lights and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting
of the sidelamps, dipped beams,
number plate lamps and exterior
side lighters (located underneath
the exterior rear view mirrors)).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning light, an
audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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IV
A C C E S S
STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off
the ignition. Wait ten seconds then
operate the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be re-
moved in position S .

2.
"M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M , move the
steering wheel gently if neces-
sary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE OR WHERE
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT
VENTILATION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO
KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
IN ORDER TO RETAIN BRAKING
AND STEERING ASSISTANCE
.

NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAS
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
STOPPING
Vehicles equipped with
a turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.