2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO Engine
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Function active
If there is a malfunction, a message informs you of this and the “Dipped b e a m s ” w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s .
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
You are recommended to have both Xenon dual-function direction al headlamps changed if there has been a malfunction in either of them.
Function inactive
This function is associated with Xenon dual-function headlamps.
Whether on dipped beam or main beam, your headlamps follow the direction of the road ahead.
Lighting quality when driving round bends is considerably improved.
On vehicles equipped with day-time-running lamps (according to country), the function is acti-vated only if the lighting control is on main beam / dipped beam or AUTO (automatic lighting of head-lamps). If the control is in position 0, the function is not active.
Activation / Deactivation
The function can be activated / deactivated in the “Main men u”. See “Multifunction displays”.
When you start the engine, you retain the mode (activated or deactivated) that was selected when you last stopped the engine.
By default, this function is in activated mode.
Note : At zero or very low speed, or in reverse gear, this function is inactive.
D I R E C T I O N A L H E A D L A M P S
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If you decide to drive with the doors locked, be aware that this w i l l m a k e a c c e s s m o r e d i f fi c u l t f o r t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s i n t h e event of an accident.
Note : the control A is inactive when the vehicle has been locked by means of the remote control or the key
Door selectivity
If you have selected “plip action : driver’s door" in the multifunction screen menu :
- a press on the remote control opens the driver’s door,
- a second press opens all the doors.
Anti-intrusion security
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors w hen you have reached a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mph).
Note : Whenever a door is opened, the door will lock again automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of around 10 km/h (6 mp h).
Activation / Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the ce ntral unlocking control until you see a message displayed and a sound signal is emitted.
Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and un-locking, provided the doors and tailgate are closed.
The doors can still be opened from the inside.
If one of the doors is open or not properly closed, the central lock-ing does not operate.
The warning lamp on the control A signals 3 statuses :
- I t fl a s h e s w h e n t h e d o o r s a r e locked, with the vehicle stationary and the engine turned off.
- It lights up when the doors are locked, or when the ignition is switched on.
- It goes out if the doors are not locked.
A C C E S S T O T H E V E H I C L E
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Sensors
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning inside the cabin uses a number of sensors that relieve you of the need to make adjust-ments outside the displayed tem-perature.
Be careful not to obstruct the sun-light sensor located on the dash-board.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
Air vents
The air vents to the face have grilles and thumbwheels so that you can a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w a n d d i r e c t i o n (up-down, right-left).
Air circulation
A i r v e n t s o n t h e fl o o r u n d e r n e a t h the front seats provide enhanced heating for the rear seat positions : take care not to obstruct them.
D u s t fi l t e r / o d o u r fi l t e r (active carbon)
T h e r e i s a fi l t e r f o r e x c l u d i n g o d o u r s and dust.
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d i n accordance with the vehicle main-tenance schedule (see the Main-tenance Guide).
Air conditioning
To ensure that your system oper-ates correctly, it is recommended to have it checked regularly.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning drains away through a hole provided for this purpose. A pool of water may thus form under the vehicle when sta-tionary.
To keep the air conditioning com-pressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air condition-ing should only be used with the windows closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight the interior temperature is excessive, ventilate the passen-ger compartment by opening the windows for a few moments, then close them again.
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel consumption.
V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
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V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
A. DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL
1 - Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower adjustment only operates when the en-gine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w , p r e s s o n b u t t o n :
The air distribution chosen is shown by the lighting of the corresponding warning lamps at 9.
t o i n c r e a s e t h e fl o w o f a i r
t o d e c r e a s e t h e fl o w o f a i r
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s s h o w n b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e l i g h t i n g of the warning lamps depicting the ventilator blades.
B y d e c r e a s i n g t h e fl o w t o z e r o , y o u d e a c t i v a t e t h e a i r conditioning system (OFF).
Note : to achieve an agreeable level of comfort in the passenger compartment, you should not leave this control too long in the OFF position.
3 - Mode of adjustment of temperature for the passenger
- Press on button 3 to have independent passenger control of cabin air temperature. The warning lamp goes out.
Note : While the passenger is adjusting temperature, the warning lamp lights up.
4 - Air recirculation
This control is for isolating disagreeable 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 deactivate air recirculation.
5 - Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only operate when the engine i s r u n n i n g . T h e a i r b l o w e r c o n t r o l ( a d j u s t i n g t h e fl o w o f 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 conditioning should be operated only with the windows closed.only
2 - Adjustment of the air distribution
- Press on button 2 to make the display scroll through the different types of air distribution.
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B. PASSENGER’S CONTROL PANEL
Adjustment of temperature
- Press on button 1 to take over control of the tem-perature. The warning lamp on button 1 lights up.
- Rotate button 1 to adjust your temperature.
Note : The adjustment of the temperature is continuous and progressive starting from one side.
V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Observation : If your vehicle is not equipped with air conditioning, you will have the same control panel but without the A/C button.
6 - Deicing / demisting of the rear screen
This operates only if the engine is running.
- Press on button 6 to activate/deactivate the electric deicing/demisting of the rear screen and the exterior rear view mirrors. The warning lamp lights up.
The deicing/demisting switches off automatically to prevent excessive consumption of power.
7 - Rapid deicing / demisting of front and rear windows and rear view mirrors
- Press on button 7. The warning lamp lights up.
This function simultaneously activates :
- front deicing/demisting,
- o p t i m u m fl o w o f a i r ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- deicing/demisting of rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning if necessary.
To stop the function, press again on button 7.
8 - Adjustment of the air blower temperature
This control is for adjusting the temperature of the air in the passenger compartment. It can be used in cold weather as well as in hot weather, provided the air conditioning is active.
Note : The adjustment of the temperature is continuous and progressive starting from one side.
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2 - Adjustment of temperature
The system can regulate temperature on an indepen-dent basis for the left hand side and right hand side as well as for the rear of the passenger compartment. Front and rear passengers can thus adjust their own temperatures.
To display the desired temperature, press button :
- – to decrease the temperature,
- + to increase the temperature.
An adjustment around 21 will provide an agreeable temperature level. However, depending on your prefe-rence, anything between 18 and 24 is quite normal.
For optimum comfort, it is recommended to avoid an adjustment difference greater than 3 between right and left.
Note : Actual temperatures experienced in the passenger compartment are dependent on external factors and for this reason might not be identical to those displayed.
On entering the vehicle, the inside temperature may be much colder (or hotter) than would be comfortable. It serves no purpose to alter the temperature displayed in an attempt to attain your preference more rapidly. The system automatically does all in its power to make up the difference in temperature as soon as possible.
A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
3 - Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower operates only when the engine is run ning (except when the REST function is activated).
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n t h e b u t t o n :
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ( t h i s b u t t o n a l s o h a s the REST function)
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g o f t h e v e n t i l a t o r b l a d e s .
Note : If you place the air blower on position 0, the system is deactivated. The air blower display will be empty, with the indication OFF.
Function for retaining ventilation with the engine switched off
The REST function is available when you switch on the ignition and when you stop the engine.
This function allows you to retain ventilation in the passenger compartment for a few minutes, even with the engine stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, any passengers present c a n s t i l l h a v e t h e b e n e fi t o f a i r c i r c u l a t i o n , e v e n t h o u g h the engine is not running.
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A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
(Function for retaining ventilation with the engine switched off : REST function, continued…)
Engine stopped, ignition switched on :- The displays will light up, with the air blower shown empty as long as the function is available.- A press on the REST button activates the function for a timing of just a few minutes. Two blades of the b l o w e r w i l l fi l l t o s i g n i f y t h a t t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e .- It can be deactivated and reactivated during the timing.- At the end of the timing, the display will go off.
On stopping the engine :- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown em pty and the function can be activated for 30 seconds.- A press on the REST button during the next 30 sec-onds activates the function for a timing of several min-utes. The duration and availability of the function are variable according to the state of charge of the battery (a protection to guarantee engine starting). Two blower b l a d e s fi l l u p t o s i g n i f y t h a t t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e . I t r e -mains active, even after the doors have been locked , until the end of the timing. - A f u r t h e r p r e s s b e f o r e t h e e n d o f t h e t i m i n g d e fi n i t i v e l y stops the function.
Note : This button does not activate the air conditioning, o n l y t h e a i r b l o w e r s . I n t h e R E S T f u n c t i o n , t h e a i r fl o w a n d distribution are controlled automatically and you c annot modify them.
4 - Adjustment of the air distribution- Press on button 4 s o t h a t t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c c e s -sively on the display.
5 - Air recirculation
This button activates the recirculation of air within the passenger compartment and also has an automatic function.
The air distribution you have chosen is con- fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g warning lamps in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
Entry of air in automatic mode (activated by default, in automatic comfort regulation)
Automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor. This analyses the air and isolates the passenger com-partment from the exterior as soon as it detects the presence of pollutants. Then it automatically activates recirculation of cabin air.
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Closing of the air inlet
- Press on button 5 to close off the entry of air from outside.2
Whilst retaining the other adjustments, this position enables the driver at any time to exclude any disa-greeable odours or fumes coming from outside the vehicle.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.
- Press once on button 5 to return to the initial status (entry of air in automatic mode).
Note : The airrecirculation can also be accessed by means of a press on the control located low down to one side of the steering wheel (see “Fixed centred controls steering wheel").
Entry of air (manual mode)
- Press on button 5 to activate entry of air from the outside. The warning lamp goes out. 3
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A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
6 - Adjustment mode for the rear passengers8 - Deicing / demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the engine is running.
- Press on button 8 to activate/deactivate the electric deicing of the rear screen and, according to version, of the exterior rear view mirrors. The warning lamp lights up and the symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically to prevent excessive con-sumption of power
9 - Rapid deicing / demisting of the front and rear windows
- Press on button 9. The warning lamp lights up.
This button decides whether or not the rear passengers may use their adjustment controls.
There are three possible statuses for this button :
Locking of the rear passenger controlsThe driver imposes his adjustment on the rear passengers.
Authorisation of the rear passenger controls
The rear passengers can use their adjustment controls at their conven-ience.
C l o s i n g o f t h e a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
7 - Panel display mode : black panel function
This function turns the displays and panel backlighting on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen temporarily.
- A press on button 7 deactivates the function, lighting of buttons and screen is again permanent.
Note : This function optimises notably the visual com-fort for driving at night.
This function gives a rapid deicing / demisting of the vehicle simultaneously with :
- front deicing at optimum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on " AUTO " to stop the function. Deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen remains activated.
10 - Air conditioning
- Press on button 10 to activate the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
With additional air conditioning, in cold weather you are advised to close the supply of air to the rear pas-sengers (no hot air distribution possible via these air vents).