2011.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO warning

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DRIVING

Loading/unloading
assistance

Grand
C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso

The pneumatic suspension has an
additional function: the possibility to
raise or lower the height of the rear
of the vehicle when stationary, in or-
der to facilitate loading/unloading of
the boot.
Increasing the height of the boot
fl oor


)
Press continuously the top con-
trol A
, which is located in the
boot, on the left-hand side.
This action will be accompanied by
an audible signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.

Returning to the normal height



)
Press briefl y the bottom of con-
trol A
twice.


Decreasing the height of the boot
fl oor


)
Press continuously the bottom of
control A
.
This action will be accompanied by
an audible signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.
Returning to the normal height



)
Press briefl y the top of control A

twice.
Driving with the boot in a
low position may damage
underbody components.

Particular points



- If you start the vehicle without
having returned it to the normal
height, automatic correction will
activate as soon as the vehicle
starts to move. During the cor-
rection, the service warning
lamp comes on and a message
on the screen reminds you not to
exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).

- Loading assistance does not
function in the following circum-
stances:


- If button B
is illuminated,

- in power economy mode,

- when you fi
rst use the function,
press control A
for two seconds
to initialise the system. The sys-
tem will respond normally to sub-
sequent operation of the control.

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CHECKS




















Screenwash and headlamp wash
fl uid

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be
topped up with or replaced with plain
water.











Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multi-
function screen.

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.









Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the
skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl uids into sewers or onto
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop (France) or
to an authorised waste disposal
site.
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
low fl uid level is indicated
by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Top up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle.











Coolant level


Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm,
the temperature of the coolant is
regulated by the fan. This can ope-
rate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the
engine is cold.

In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

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CHECKS






CHECKS












12 V battery

The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, parti-
cularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.










Particle filter system (Diesel)

Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen, accompanied by an audible
signal and lighting of the service
warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffi c jams
etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
required when replacing or discon-
necting the battery. Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may shorten the life of the
battery.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the servicing booklet and ac-
cording to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





















Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driv-
ing), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesir-
able odours.














Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

)
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

)
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A

in position "1"
; to defl ate:
switch A
in position "0"
and
press button B
), in accordance
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the door aper-
ture on the driver's side), then re-
member to check that the leak is
plugged correctly (no further loss
of pressure after several miles).

)
Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]).

)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician. Take care, the sealant
cartridge contains ethyl-
ene-glycol. This product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes. Keep it out of
reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is
indicated on the base of the car-
tridge.
The cartridge is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it
to a CITROËN dealer or to an au-
thorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Under-inflation detection

If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL

Access to the tools

Depending on equipment, the tools
are to be found either in the com-
partment under the second-row pas-
senger footwells (the compartment
is opened by turning the screw a
quarter turn) or in the well under the
third-row left-hand seat.


1.
Tool for removing the central trim
on alloy wheels *
or

2.
Tool for removing the chrome
covers on the wheel bolts on al-
loy wheels *

3.
Centring guide *

4.
Wheelbrace

5.
Vehicle jack with integral handle

6.
Security bolt socket (located in
the glovebox) ** Switch on your hazard
warning lamps, ensure that
any passengers leave the
vehicle and fi nd a safe place to wait
away from traffi c (e.g. behind crash
barriers or on a grass verge).
Never get underneath the vehicle
if it is supported only by the jack;
use a stand.
The jack and the tools are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use for any
other purpose.
Do not to exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) on your spare wheel.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.
7.
Short extension for C4 Picasso

8.

Long extension for Grand C4 Picasso
(located in the well under the right
hand third row seat)


9.

Two chocks, provided for changing
a wheel or for other uses on the
vehicle (such as releasing the electric
parking brake)

10.
Parking brake release tool (electric
parking brake)

11 .

Removable towing eye

*
With alloy wheels only.

** With security bolts only.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION












Removing a wheel



)
Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground. Apply
the parking brake (a message
and a warning lamp appear in
the instrument panel).
Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on the slope (position
P
if an automatic gearbox, D
or
R
if a 6-speed electronic gear-
box).

)
Use a chock to secure the vehi-
cle more safely. Place the chock
9
in front of the wheel opposite
the punctured wheel.
)
Detach the trim using the remov-
ing tool 4
, pulling in the area of
the valve.
For vehicles with alloy wheels,
insert the trim removing tool 1

into the recess in the central trim
and lever it off.
For vehicles with alloy wheels
that have visible bolts, remove
the chrome covers using the re-
moving tool 2
.
)
Slacken the wheel bolts. For ve-
hicles with alloy wheels, slacken
the security bolts using the secu-
rity bolt socket 6
.

)
Position the jack under the vehi-
cle, at the jacking point A
closest
to the wheel to be changed.

)
Unwind the jack 5
until its brack-
et is in contact with the ground.
Make sure that the jack is verti-
cal under the jacking point used.

)
Continue to extend the jack so
as to raise the vehicle.

)
Undo the wheel bolts and re-
move the wheel.

Before any operation of this
sort, it is advisable to deactivate
your pneumatic suspension.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Access to the fuses


)
Open the glove box.

)
Undo the screw by a quarter turn
and pivot the housing.

Table of fuses



Fuse N°



Rating



Functions




F1



15 A

Rear screen wipe


F2



30 A

Locking and unlocking earth


F3



5 A

Airbags and pretensioners


F4



10 A

Multimedia, photochromic rear view mirror, particle
fi lter, diagnostic socket, air conditioning, manual
headlamp height adjustment


F5



30 A

Front windows, front door electronic control panel,
panoramic sunroof


F6



30 A

Rear windows


F7



5 A

Interior lamps, cooled glove box, radio


F8



20 A

Multifunction screen, radio, steering mounted
controls, multimedia, defl ation detection, alarm,
trailer


F9



30 A

Multimedia, front 12 V sockets, torch, radio


F10



15 A

Height corrector (suspension)


F11



15 A

Brake switch, ignition switch


F12



15 A

Parking sensors, automatic screen wipe and
lighting, passenger’s electric seat, lane departure
warning system, Hi-Fi amplifi er, trailer


F13



5 A

Engine relay unit (BSM), driver’s electric seat


F14



15 A

Air conditioning, Bluetooth
®
hands-free kit,
automatic gearbox lever, airbags, instrument panel


F15



30 A

Locking and unlocking


F16



-

SHUNT


F17



40 A

Heated rear screen


Fuses under the dashboard

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Access to the second dashboard
fusebox


After any operation on the fuses
in the fusebox, check that the
fusebox cover is put back cor-
rectly for their protection.

Table of fuses



Fuse N°



Rating



Functions




F29



20 A

Heated seats


F30



-

Not used


F31



40 A

Trailer relay unit


F32



15 A

Rear 12V socket


F33



5 A

Parking sensors, automatic rain sensitive
wipers and automatic illumination of headlamps,
passenger’s electric seat, lane departure warning
system, Hi-Fi amplifi er


F34



5 A

Trailer


F35



-

Not used


F36



20 A

Hi-Fi amplifi er


F37



10 A

Air conditioning, lighting pack


F38



30 A

Driver’s electric seat


F39



5 A

Fuel fi ller fl ap


F40



30 A

Passenger’s electric seat, panoramic sunroof