2011.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO warning

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Before disconnecting


)
Go to the battery.

)
Check that all of the openings -
doors, boot... - are closed but not
locked.

)
Wait at least four minutes after
switching off the ignition.
Charging


)
Disconnect the (+) terminal.

)
Follow the instructions on use
provided by the manufacturer of
the charger.

)
Connect the red cable of the
charger to the (+) post of the bat-
tery, then the black cable to the
(-) terminal.

)
Once charging is complete, dis-
connect the charger cables in re-
verse order.
The charging operation
must be carried out in a
well ventilated area and
well away from naked fl ames and
sources of sparks, so as to avoid
any risk of explosion and fi re.
Do not try to charge a frozen bat-
tery; the battery must fi rst be
thawed out to avoid any risk of ex-
plosion. If the battery has frozen,
before charging, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop, who will ensure that
the internal components have not
been damaged and that the casing
is not cracked, which would intro-
duce the risk of a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.



Charging the battery using a
battery charger
If the battery of your vehicle is fl at
or prior to taking the vehicle out of
service for an extended period, you
can charge the battery using a bat-
tery charger.
For information on the specifi cation
of battery chargers compatible with
your battery, refer to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
It is recommended that the battery
be disconnected if the vehicle is not
be used for more than a month.
Reinitialisation after
reconnection

After any reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
at least one minute before starting,
to allow time for the initialisation of
the electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding
sections, you should set or initialise
the following systems yourself:


- the date and time,

- the anti-pinch on the driver's
electric window and the sunroof.

- the panoramic sunroof blind,

- the multifunction screen settings,

- the audio system or navigation
system settings,
Check that there no error message
or warning lamp comes on after
switching on the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist
after carrying out these operations,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.

Access to the tools

According to equipment, the towing
eye is installed in the storage fl ap
under the second row passenger
footwell or under the boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open one of the rear doors or the
boot (according to equipment),

)
open the fl ap or raise the fl oor
(according to equipment),

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.



Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top left
and pulling at the right.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox).


Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom
at pulling at the top.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

Failure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the ab-
sence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.

Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ROOF BARS

For your safety and to avoid damage
to the roof and tailgate, the design of
your vehicle requires the use of roof
bars and roof boxes that are tested
and approved by CITROËN.
Regardless of the type of load car-
rier to be mounted on the roof (roof
box, bicycle carrier, ski carrier...),
you must fi t transverse roof bars.


Recommendations



)
Distribute the load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

)
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

)
Anchor the load securely and fi t
a warning fl ag part of it is over-
hanging.

)
Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

)
Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed.



Bicycle carrier

Do not attach a strap-fi tting bicycle car-
rier to the following vehicle versions:


- C4 Picasso 5-seater (all versions);

- C4 Picasso 7-seater version with
opening rear screen.



Maximum load, distributed
over the roof bars (for a loading
height not exceeding 40 cm,
except bicycle carrier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transport of
objects which are longer than the
vehicle.

* According to country.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *

Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow
at the radiator cooling fan.

Fitting



)
Offer up the very cold climate
screen to the front of the lower
section of the front bumper.

)
Press around its edge to engage
its fi xing clips one by one.



Removal



)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
release each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

-
at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is posi-
tioned and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of an-
other.






ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is available from the
CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
and benefi t from CITROËN's recom-
mendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":
towbar har-
ness, boot carpet, boot liner, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bi-
cycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars...





"Comfort":
front and rear parking
sensors, isotherm module, recharge-
able torch, sun blinds, air defl ector,
fragrance cartridges...

"Style":
Alloy wheels, wheel embel-
lishers...
"Protection":
anti-theft alarm,
wheel security devices, stolen ve-
hicle tracking system, breathalyser,
fi rst aid kit, warning triangle, high vis-
ibility vest, dog guard, snow chains,
anti-skid covers, foglamps kit, tem-
porary puncture repair kit, booster
cushions and child seats...

"Protection"
: mats * , seat covers,
mud fl aps, sill protectors, bumper
protectors, vehicle covers...

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
CITROËN may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the
range of recommended equipment
and accessories.

Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high visibility
safety vest, warning triangle and
spare bulbs and fuses available in
the vehicle.
"Multimedia":
Bluetooth
® hands-free
system, audio systems, portable sat-
ellite navigation system, DVD player,
USB Box, speakers, 230 V/50 Hz
socket, 230 V/12 V power supply
adaptor, WiFi on board... You can also obtain products for
cleaning and maintenance (exterior
and interior), topping up (screen-
wash...) and replacement cartridges
(for the temporary puncture repair
kit...) from the CITROËN dealer
network.

Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market ra-
dio communication transmitter, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specifi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c instal-
lation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 120



THP 155



VTi 143



Gearboxes


Automatic





Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


5FS-0



5FV-8/P



RFJ-F




- Unladen weight
1 430 - 1 415 - 1 415
1 517 - 1 430 - 1 430
1 600 - 1 556 - 1 552


- Kerb weight
1 505 - 1 490 - 1 490
1 592 - 1 505 - 1 505
1 675 - 1 631 - 1 627


- Payload
770 - 700 - 525
703 - 630 - 610
660 - 514 - 538


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 200 - 2 115 - 2 015
2 220 - 2 060 - 2 040
2 260 - 2 070 - 2 090


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 300 - 3 315 - 3 315
3 420 - 3 410 - 3 390
3 660 - 3 570 - 3 590


-
Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100 - 1 200 - 1 300
1 200 - 1 350 - 1 350
1 400 - 1 500 - 1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 300 - 1 500 - 1 500
1 500
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
750 -745 - 745
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
60
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.


*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 110



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic gearbox system



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


9HZ-C



9HZ-H/P




- Unladen weight
1 530 - 1 484 - 1 489
1 539 - 1 494 - 1 499


- Kerb weight
1 605 - 1 559 - 1 564
1 614 - 1 569 - 1 574


- Payload
720 - 546 - 561
711 - 536 - 561


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 250 - 2 030 - 2 050
2 250 - 2 030 - 2 060


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 130
3 130


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
880 - 1 100 - 1 080
880 - 1 100 - 1 070


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 180 - 1 300 - 1 300
1 180 - 1 300 - 1 300


- Unbraked trailer

750
750


- Recommended nose weight
50 - 60 - 60
50 - 60 - 60
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.