2009 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.
T h e f u e l fl a p a u t o m a t i c a l l y o p e n s u p
fully.
Insert the nozzle so as to push in the
metallic gate valve B .
P u s h t h e f u e l fl a p t o r e c l o s e i t .
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.
Bonnet stay: detach the stay and pivot
it upwards to insert it into the notch.
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To unlock, pull the control located on the
right-hand side under the dashboard to-
wards you.
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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,
- o r t h e d r i v e r ’ s d o o r w i t h a fi r s t p r e s s , then all of the other doors with a
second press.
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.
O P E N I N G
Remote control key Fuel tank
Capacity: approximately 60 litres.
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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 levers 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 S e q u e n t i a l m o d e
Using control levers 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- g e a r c h a n g i n g i n s e q u e n t i a l m o d e ,
- temporary manual operation in au- tomatic mode.
Starting
Check that the selector 3 is in neu-
tral (position N ).
P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l n d
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
The 3 second-row rear seats of your
v e h i c l e a r e fi t t e d w i t h r e g u l a t i o n I S O F I X
anchoring points, with 3 rings for each
seat position A B C.
T h i s fi x i n g s y s t e m i s d e s i g n e d f o r c h i l -
dren weighing up to 18 kg.
Electric control
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Front airbags
Manual control
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 on the button prohibits opera-
tion of the electric windows and open-
ing of the rear doors from the rear of
the vehicle. 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
f o r p a r k i n g i n c o n fi n e d s p a c e s .
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
control 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 un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing 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.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s
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
t h e fi r s t u n l o c k i n g a c t i o n .
It also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the welcome lighting, the
courtesy lights and the exterior side
spotlamps for approximately thir-
ty seconds.
The complete or se-
lective unlocking pa-
rameter is set via the
multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
E a c h u n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p -
i d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s
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.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g of the direction indicators for approxi-mately 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 using the remote control, you must ensu-re 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 control can control can 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
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.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the
remote control
Press the closed pa-dlock to lock the vehi-cle completely.
Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and the glass pano-
ramic roof shutter 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
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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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.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
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
i n s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n
.
It is essential always to keep the
engine running in order to retain
braking and steering
power
as-
sistance .
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.