2011.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO Service

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CHECKS















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.







Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






6-speed electronic
gearbox system
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).

Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.






















Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
For more information, see "Driving -
Electric parking brake - § Operating
faults". Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.

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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

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are
prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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CITROËN LOCALISED EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than2 seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice message confi rm that the call has been made to the CITROËN Emergency team * .gg
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green LED goes off.
A press
(at any time) of more than 8 seconds on this button, cancels
the request.

CITROËN LOCALISED ASSISTANCE CALL

When the ignition is switched on, thegreen LED comes on for 3 seconds indicating that the system is operating correctly.

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f the orange LED fl ashes: there is asystem fault.
If the oran
ge LED is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITRO
ÀN. Pressin
g this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is con
fi rmed by a voice message.
Press this button
for more than 2 seconds to requestassistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made * .


OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
The green LED remains on (without fl ashing) when communication is established. It goes off at the end of communication.
If
you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these servicesand, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country, confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice. This call is dealt with b
y the CITROÀN Emergency team which receiveslocating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to theappropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is not
operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined,
the call is dealt with directly by the emergency services (11 2) without the
vehicle location.

I
f an impact is detected by the airbag ECU, and independentlyof the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made
automatically.


*

These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITRO
ÀN dealer. For technical reasons, particularl
y to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.

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If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and independentlyof the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made automatically.
The messa
ge "Deteriorated emergency call" associated with fl ashing of the orange indicator lamp indicates a malfunction. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
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In an emergency, press the SOS button until an audible
signal is heard and a "Confi rmation/Cancellation"
screen is displayed (if valid SIM card inserted).
A call is made to the CITRO
ËN Emergency team which receives locating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to the relevant emergency services.
In countries in which the team is not o
perational, or
when the locating service has been expressly declined,
the call is sent to the emergency services (11 2).
Warning - the emergency call and the services are only active
if the internal telephone is used with a valid SIM card. With a
Bluetooth telephone and without a SIM card, these services are not
operational. Press this button for access to CITROËN services.
Customer call
Select "Customer call" to requestany information about the CITROËNq
marque.

Select "CITROËN Assistance" to make a roadside assistance call.
CITROËNAssistance
This service is subject to conditions and availability. Consult aCITROËN dealer. If you have purchased your vehicle outside the jy
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to have a dealer check the yp y
confi guration of these services and, if desired, modifi ed to suit your
wishes.


EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL using NaviDrive









CITROËN LOCALISED EMERGENCY CALL
CITROËN LOCALISED ASSISTANCE CALL

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01FIRST STEPS

On/Off and Volumeadjustment.
Selection of the source:radio, Jukebox, CD and auxiliary (AUX,
if activated on theConfi guration menu).
Lon
g press: CD copy to
hard disk.
Selection of
wavebands FM1,
FM2, FMast, AM.
Cancellation of the current operation.
Long press: return
t
o the currentapplication.
Selection of the previous/nextMP3/USB/Jukebox folder.
Selection and confi rmation.
Audio option
adjustments: front/rear,
left/right balance,
loudness, sound
ambiences.
SIM card slot.
Displa
y the list of local radio stations, CD tracks
or MP3/USB/Jukeboxfolders.
Lon
g press: update thelocal radio stations.
Display the main menu
.

Automatic search for a lower/higher frequency.
Selection of the previous/next CD, MP3, USB or Jukebox track.
Lon
g press: fast forward and
backward play. Ke
ypad for enteringdescriptions by successive presses.
Access to
"CITROËN"services menu.
TA
(Traffi c Announcement) function on/off.

Long press: access to the PTY (radio Programme TYpes) mode. M
odifi cation of the screen
display.
Long press: reinitialisation
of the system.
Lon
g press on the SOS
button: emergency call.
Selection of the displa
y in the screen betweenmodes: TRIP, TEL, NAV
and AUDIO.

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SCREEN AND MAIN MENU
The system uses the complete and detailed NAVTEQ maps installed directly on the equipment's hard disk.
Updates of the maps of the UK and of the other European countries, supplied by our partner NAVTEQ, are available from the CITROËN network.
This displa
ys the following information, via the audio control panel:


- time,

- date,

- ambient temperature
(if there is a risk of ice, you are warned by amessage),

- audio source displa
ys (radio, CD, jukebox, ...),

- telematic system displays
(telephone, services, ...),

- check o
f openings (doors, boot, ...),

- warnin
g messages (e.g.: "Fuel level low") and vehicle function statusmessages (e.g.: "Auto lighting activated") displayed temporarily,

- trip computer information,

- GPS
(Europe) satellite navigation system information.
> COLOUR SCREEN
Telephone
Orange
Time:
Date:
Screen confi guration: refer to the section - Screen menu map.

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NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE

Repeat steps 8 to 12 for the "Road" and "N°" functions.
Turn the dial and select the letters of
the town one by one confi rming each
time by pressing the dial.

Select the "Store" function to record the address entered in
a directory record and press the dial to confi rm the selection.
The points o
f interest (POI) indicate all of the service locations in
the vicinity (hotels, various businesses, airports, ...).
Select "OK" on the "Enter an address" page. Pr
ess the dial to confi rm the selection.
Turn the dial and select
OK.
To speed up the process, the "Post code" can beentered instead of the name of the "Town".
Use the alphanumeric ke
ypad to enter the letters
and digits and "*" to correct (limit of 5 characters).
Pr
ess the dial to confi rm the selection.

Pr
ess the dial to confi rm the selection.
Paris
OK
OK
StorePOI