2010.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG warning
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Front
foglamps fi x e d . The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d . The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake fi x e d .
The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
fl a s h i n g .
The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
Parking
space
sensors fi x e d .
The parking space sensors
function is active. Press the corresponding button to
deactivate it.
fl a s h i n g . The system is measuring the
space. Once the measurement has been done,
t h e w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n fi x e d a g a i n .
Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Stop & Start fi x e d .
The Stop & Start system has
put the engine in STOP mode
a t a v e h i c l e s t o p ( t r a f fi c l i g h t s ,
t r a f fi c j a m , o r o t h e r . . . ) . The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as
soon as you want to move off.
fl a s h e s f o r a f e w seconds, then goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for
special cases with STOP mode and
START mode.
Passenger's
airbag
system fi x e d . The control switch, located in
the glove box, is in the "
ON "
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF "
position to deactivate the front passenger's
airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing
child seat.
The passenger's airbag system is
automatically put into service on starting
the vehicle (" ON " position).
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Deactivation indicator lamps
I f o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i n d i c a t o r l a m p s c o m e s o n ,
t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s y s t e m h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f i n t e n t i o n a l l y .
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag
system fi x e d . The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the
OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the
ON position to
activate the passenger's front airbag. In
t h i s c a s e , d o n o t fi t a c h i l d s e a t i n t h e r e a r -
facing position.
The passenger's airbag system is put into
service automatically when the vehicle is
started ( ON position).
ESP/ASR fi x e d . The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp is
on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
Its indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven,
the switching on of one of the following warning lamps indicates
a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message
on the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
STOP fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer.
Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen, such as, for
example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
fi x e d . A m a j o r f a u l t h a s o c c u r r e d
f o r w h i c h t h e r e i s n o s p e c i fi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown on the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and
contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Electric
parking brake fl a s h i n g . The application or release of
the electric parking brake was
interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer.
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Electric
parking brake fault fi x e d .
The electric parking brake is
faulty. Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP warning lamp. T h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m fl u i d l e v e l
is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
+ fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP
and ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Deactivation
of the automatic
functions of the electric
parking brake fi x e d . The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country)
v i a t h e v e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u o r
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) fl a s h i n g .
The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle.
fi x e d . Unless it has been deactivated
with the indicator lamp on
the button on, the ESP/ASR
system is faulty. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Engine
autodiagnosis system fi x e d .
The emission control system
has a fault.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is sta
rted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN deale r
urgently.
fl a s h i n g . The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Airbags temporarily.
This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then switches off.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is
started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN deale
r.
fi x e d . One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Low fuel level fi x e d ,
accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen. W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s o n t h e r e
remains
approximately
7 litres of
fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time
t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n , u n t i l s u f fi c i e n t
fuel has been added.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
c o n t r o l a n d i n j e c t i o n s y s t e m s .
Foot on the
brake pedal fi x e d .
The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, you must press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position
N ).
fl a s h i n g . The brake pedal is not
pressed.
With the automatic gearbox, with the
engine running (lever in position
P ), press
the brake pedal before releasing the
parking brake, to unlock the lever and
come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.
With the electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle
on an incline using the
accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric
parking brake.
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi x e d r e d .
The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery
charge fi x e d . The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Door(s) open fi x e d i f t h e s p e e d
is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is still open. Close the door or boot.
fi x e d a n d
accompanied by
an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Seat belts
not fastened/ unfastened fi x e d . The driver and/or the front/
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl
e. The illuminated dots represent the passengers
that have not fastened/unfastened their seat belt.
They come on:
- fi x e d f o r 3 0 a b o u t s e c o n d s o n s t a r t i n g
the vehicle,
- fi x e d f r o m 0 t o 1 2 m p h ( 0 t o 2 0 k m / h ) when driving,
- fl a s h i n g a b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , accompanied by an audible signal for
about 120 seconds.