2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO lights

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp This warning lamp informs you
if the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s seat belt is not fastened
(depending on model), and if
the front passenger’s (depend-
ing on model) or the second-
row passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions
represent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened.
You can use electrical central locking or
unlocking by pressing on button A .
If one of the doors is open or is not
closed properly, central locking will not
work. Tyre deflation detection
This function warns you if a tyre is de-
fl ated or punctured.
This system does not absolve the driver
of the need to regularly check the tyre
pressures.
The service warning lamp
lights up, and a vehicle out-
line is displayed, accompa-
nied by a message and a
sound signal.
Defl ation warning
The STOP warning lamp lights
up, and a vehicle outline is
displayed, accompanied by a
message and a sound signal.
Puncture

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Anti-intrusion security
Once the function has been activated,
when starting the engine, the system
automatically locks the doors once you
reach approximately 10 km/h (approxi-
mately 6 mph).
This function can be deactivated
by pressing button
A for more than
two seconds.
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M O N I T O R I N G
Locking from inside
Instrument panel
with multifunction screen A

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with multifunction screen C
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with NaviDrive multifunction screen
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1. Instrument panel.

2. Multifunction screen.

3. Control buttons.

4. Warning lamps display zone.

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Indicator and warning lights
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle’s ignition
is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning light concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lights may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.
The warning lights may come on
continuously or fl ash.
Certain warning lights may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situa-
tion is normal or whether a fault has
occurred. Operation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights comes
on, this confi rms that the corresponding
system has come into operation
.
Front fog lamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Side lights.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear fog lamp.

Visual indicators informing the
driver that a system is in operation
(operation or deactivation indicator
lights) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning light).

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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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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Air bags If this comes on, it indicates
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:
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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:
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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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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver’s door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.

 With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Lighting rheostat
System for manual adjustment of
the brightness of the instruments
and controls in relation to the exte-
rior brightness.
Activation
When the lights are on:

 press the button to change the
brightness of the instruments
and controls,

 when the lighting reaches the
minimum setting, release the
button, then press again toin-
crease it,
or

 when the lighting reaches the
maximum setting, release the
button, then press again to re-
duce it,

 when the lighting reaches the
level of brightness required, re-
lease the button.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day
mode on vehicles fi tted with daytime
lights, pressing the button does not
have any effect.

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C O M F O R T
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
A. DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL
1. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower adjustment only op-
erates when the engine is running.
To adjust the air fl ow, press on but-
ton 1 :
to increase the fl ow of air,
to decrease the fl ow of air.
The level of air fl ow is shown by the pro-
gressive lighting of the warning lamps
depicting the ventilator blades 1 .
By reducing the fl ow to minimum,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
To achieve an agreeable level of com-
fort in the passenger compartment,
you should not leave this control too
long in the OFF position.
2. Adjustment of the air
distribution

 Press on button 2 to make the
display scroll through the differ-
ent types of air distribution.
The air distribution chosen
is shown by the lighting of
the corresponding warning
lamps on the display 2.
3. Mode of adjustment of temperature for
the passenger

 Press on button 3 to have inde-
pendent passenger control of
cabin air temperature. The warn-
ing lamp goes out.
While the passenger is adjusting
temperature,the warning lamp lights
up. 4. Air recirculation
This control is for isolating disagree-
able odours or fumes coming from
outside.

 Press on button 4 , to exclude
entry of outside air. The warning
lamp lights up.
This should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of
cabin air and to prevent misting.

 Press again on button 4 , to de-
activate air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only oper-
ate when the engine is running. The
air blower control (adjusting the fl ow
of air) has to be activated in order for
air conditioning to be obtained.

 Press on button 5 . The warning
lamp lights up.
To be effective, the air condi-
tioning should be operated only-
with the windows closed.
If your vehicle is not equipped with
air conditioning, you will have the
same control panel but without the

A/C button.