2009 Citroen C4 PICASSO ignition
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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy
lamp
2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimi- ted.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lamps
These courtesy lamps have two op-
erating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activat-
ed by default.
Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen
w i p e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic wiping must be re-
activated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by push-
ing stalk
A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy
lamp
2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimi- ted.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Glass panoramic roof
courtesy lamps
These courtesy lamps have two op-
erating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.
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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- either a 12 V accessories socket (Maximum power: 120 W); this is
operational when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
- or a USB socket.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and
a removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example
a 1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre
bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
and is supplied with fresh air what-
ever the requirements of the pas-
senger compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- either a 12 V accessories socket (Maximum power: 120 W); this is
operational when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
- or a USB socket.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and
a removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example
a 1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre
bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
and is supplied with fresh air what-
ever the requirements of the pas-
senger compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
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TORCH
This is a removable light, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot lamp
A comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are available:
- ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has an operating time of approxi-
mately 45 minutes and charges
while you are driving.
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.
Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.
Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch
Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off au-
tomatically.
O b s e r v e t h e p o l a r i t i e s w h e n fi t t i n g
the accumulators.
Never replace the power packs with
batteries.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch
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TORCH
This is a removable light, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot lamp
A comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are available:
- ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH type
power packs.
It has an operating time of approxi-
mately 45 minutes and charges
while you are driving.
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.
Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.
Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch
Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off au-
tomatically.
O b s e r v e t h e p o l a r i t i e s w h e n fi t t i n g
the accumulators.
Never replace the power packs with
batteries.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition
off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in the
queue.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
U s e t h e h o r n e x c l u s i v e l y a n d m o d -
erately in the following cases:
- immediate danger
- approaching a location lacking visibility.