2009.5 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 con-
trol panel to the right of the dashboard.
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.

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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.
O P E N I N G
Remote control key Fuel tank

Capacity: approximately 60 litres.

Bonnet stay: detac h the stay and pivot
it upwards to insert it into the notch.
Bonnet opening/closing
To unlock, pull the bonnet release lever lo-
cated on the right-hand side under the dash-
board towards you, then at the front of the
bonnet push the safety catch to the left.

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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.

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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 paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in manual mode,
- temporary manual operation in au- tomatic mode.
P Park

R Reverse

N Neutral

D Automatic mode

M Sequential mode
Using control paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in sequential mode,
- temporary manual operation in au- tomatic mode.
Starting

 Check that the selector 3 is in neu-
tral (position N ).

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

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 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.

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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
Electric control

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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 the button prohibits operation of
the electric windows and opening of the
rear doors from the rear of the vehicle. 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 chil-
dren weighing up to 18 kg.
ISOFIX fixing system

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each mirror is adjustable to provide
the rear view needed 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 one of four
directions to adjust,

 return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of
vehicles 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 con-
trol A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A .
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 immediately.
Switching off

 Exit reverse gear and wait ten
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 demisting/defrosting of the ex-
terior mirrors is linked to that of the
rear screen.

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A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central
unlocking or locking of the vehicle
using the lock or remotely. It is also
used to locate the vehicle, activate
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
lamps and exterior side spotlamps
for approximately thirty seconds.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control

 Press the open pad-
lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

 Press the open pad-
lock 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 spotlamps
for approximately thirty seconds.
The complete or selec-
tive unlocking parameter
is set via the multifunc-
tion screen confi guration
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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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 light-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
It also triggers the timed switching
on of the exterior side spotlamps
and the guide-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 dash-
board, 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 us-
ing the remote control, you must
ensure 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 blind 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 blind automatically in
addition to locking.

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A C C E S S
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely and hold it in this posi-
tion for more than two seconds to
close the windows automatically
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
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.

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

 Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and exterior side
spotlamps and fl ashing of the direc-
tion 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 spotlamps (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 system 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 malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key

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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.
Key left in position "M" buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, the ignition is switched
off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position S then back to
position M .

Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation
.

It is essential always to keep the
engine running in order to re-
tain braking and steering power
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.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached
to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.