2009 Citroen C4 PICASSO Engine warning light
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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
n o t h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t .
In order to identify it, consult the
message on the multifunction dis-
play.
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 a t r e m o t e c o n t r o l b a t t e r y ,
- incorrect tyre pressure,
- the end of saturation of the parti- c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) .
In the case of major faults, the
warning light remains on until the
o p e r a t i n g f a u l t i s r e c t i fi e d , c o n t a c t
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:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous 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
o n p e r m a n e n t l y , i t i s c o n fi r m -
ing that the parking brake is
applied.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i s i n d i c a t i n g a n a p -
plication or release fault. Contact a
CITROËN dealer urgently (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 deac-
tivated, if this warning lamp and the
indicator lamp on the button come on
continuously, this indicates the oc-
currence 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.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e
occurrence of a fault in the emission
control system.
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 pre-
vent operation of the vehicle's as-
sisted braking.
* According to country.
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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.
T o a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w , p r e s s o n
button 1 :
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 -
gressive lighting of the warning lamps
depicting the ventilator blades 1 .
B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
To achieve an agreeable level of
comfort in the passenger compart-
ment, 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 different
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
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
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.
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6. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This operates only if the engine is
running.
Press on button 6 to activate/de-
activate the electric demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen and
the exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up.
7. Rapid Demisting/ Defrosting of front and
rear windows and rear
view mirrors
Press on button 7 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function simultaneously acti-
vates:
- front demisting/defrosting,
- o p t i m u m fl o w o f a i r ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting 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 tem-
perature 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.
The adjustment of the temperature is
continuous and progressive starting
from one side.
B. PASSENGER’S CONTROL PANEL
Adjustment of temperature
Press on button 9 to take over
control of the temperature. The
warning lamp lights up.
Rotate button 10 to adjust your
temperature.
The adjustment of the temperature is
continuous and progressive starting
from one side.
The demisting/defrosting
switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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3. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running (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
button:
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
button also has 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
of the ventilator blades.
If you place the air blower on posi-
tion 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 availa-
ble when you switch on the ignition
and when you stop the engine.
This function allows you to retain
ventilation in the passenger com-
partment for a few minutes, even
with the engine stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, any
passengers present can still have
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
though the engine is not running.
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 acti- vates the function for a timing of
just a few minutes. Two blades of
t h e 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
the function is active.
- It can be deactivated and reacti- vated during the timing.
- At the end of the timing, the dis- play will go off. This button does not activate the air
conditioning, only the air blowers. In
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 automati-
cally and you cannot modify them.
On stopping the engine:
- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown empty and the
function can be activated for
30 seconds.
- A press on the REST button during the next 30 seconds ac-
tivates the function for a timing
of several minutes. The dura-
tion and availability of the func-
tion are variable according to the
state of charge of the battery (a
protection to guarantee engine
s t a r t i n g ) . T w o b l o w e r b l a d e s fi l l
up to signify that the function is
active. It remains active, even af-
ter the doors have been locked,
until the end of the timing.
- A further press before the end of t h e t i m i n g d e fi n i t i v e l y s t o p s t h e
function. 4. Adjustment of the air
distribution
Press on button 4 so that
t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c -
cessively on the display.
The air distribution you have
c h o s e n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g
of the corresponding warning lamps
in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
5. Air recirculation
This button activates the recircula-
tion of air within the passenger com-
partment and also has an automatic
function.
Entry of air in automatic
mode (activated by default, in
automatic comfort regulation) According to version, the automatic
mode makes use of an air quality sen-
sor. This analyses the air and isolates
the passenger compartment from the
exterior as soon as it detects the pres-
ence of pollutants. Then it automatically
activates recirculation of cabin air.
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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
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.
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.
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 lamps and exterior side
s p o t l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c -
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 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 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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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
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the exterior side spotlamps
and guide-me-home lighting, if this
is activated.
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.
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 lamps and exterior side
s p o t l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c -
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 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 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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BOOT
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the handle 1 and
raise the tailgate.
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim. -
when the engine is run-
ning , this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction screen for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives easy access
to the boot, even if you are parked
close to a wall or another vehicle. Closing
Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed
correctly: - when the engine is run-
ning , this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction screen for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time.
When the rear screen is open, you
can access the boot by raising the
rear shelf using its tab (C4 Picasso).
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2 and raise the
rear screen using the base 4 of
the wiper arm.
Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing
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BOOT
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the handle 1 and
raise the tailgate.
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim. -
when the engine is run-
ning , this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction screen for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives easy access
to the boot, even if you are parked
close to a wall or another vehicle. Closing
Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed
correctly: - when the engine is run-
ning , this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction screen for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time.
When the rear screen is open, you
can access the boot by raising the
rear shelf using its tab (C4 Picasso).
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2 and raise the
rear screen using the base 4 of
the wiper arm.
Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing