2011 CITROEN C4 PICASSO ignition
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DRIVING
Displays in the instrument panel
- The gear lever position is dis-
played in the instrument panel,
on the left on the A and C multi-
function screens and on the right
on NaviDrive and MyWay multi-
function screens.
- A back-lit position grille associ-
ated with the gear lever shows
the position selected.
When the ignition is on, il-
lumination of the service
warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
the message "Gearbox faulty"
indicates a malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
For safety:
)
position N
can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.
)
if the gearbox is in position N
but the gear lever position is dif-
ferent, reposition the gear lever
on N
in order to be able to start.
Moving off
)
To start the engine, the gear le-
ver must be in position N
.
)
Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.
)
Operate the starter.
)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, A
or
M
as desired.
)
In the instrument panel, check
the position engaged.
)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the gear lever is not in position N
,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s) are displayed and a mes-
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
You have a choice of two driving
modes:
-
automatic
mode for automatic con-
trol of the gears by the gearbox,
- manual
mode for sequential
changing of the gears by the
driver.
)
Automated mode: gear lever 2
in
position A
.
)
Manual mode: gear lever 2
in po-
sition M
.
In automated mode, temporary man-
ual operation is possible any time by
using one of the paddles 1
.
Mode selection
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DRIVING
The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffi c (red
lights, traffi c jams, or other...). The en-
gine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly,
quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions as well
as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:
- with the electronic gearbox
system
, at speeds below 4 mph
(6 km/h), press the brake pedal or
put the gear lever in position N
. If your vehicle is fi tted with the sys-
tem, a time counter calculates the
sum of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on
with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
Never refuel with the en-
gine in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, power steer-
ing... STOP mode is not invoked
when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded
6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,
- the electric parking brake is ap-
plied or being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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DRIVING
In the event of a fault with the sys-
tem, the "ECO OFF"
switch warning
lamp fl ashes then comes on con-
tinuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall. It is then nec-
essary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the
key.
Maintenance
Operating fault
Before doing anything un-
der the bonnet, deactivate
the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting
from automatic operation of START
mode.
This system requires a 12 V battery
with a special specifi cation and tech-
nology (reference numbers available
from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of
malfunction of the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V
charger and observe the polarity.
The Stop & Start system
makes use of advanced
technology. For any work
on the system go to a qualifi ed
workshop with the skills and equip-
ment required, which a CITROËN
dealer is able to provide.
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Operation
You have identifi ed a parking
space:
)
Press button A
to activate the
function.
)
Activate the direction indicator
on the side where the space is to
be measured.
)
During the measuring, go for-
ward the length of the space, at
a speed less than 12 mph (ap-
proximately 20 km/h), to prepare
for your manoeuvre.
The system then measures the
size of the space.
)
The system informs you of the
level of diffi culty of the manoeu-
vre via a message in the multi-
function screen accompanied by
an audible signal.
Parking possible
Parking diffi cult
Parking not advised
The function displays the following
types of message: The function deactivates itself auto-
matically:
- when you engage reverse gear,
- when you switch off the ignition,
- fi ve minutes after activation of
the function or after the last mea-
surement operation,
- if the vehicle speed exceeds the
threshold of 45 mph (approxi-
mately 70 km/h) for one minute.
If there is a malfunction,
have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
If the lateral distance between your
vehicle and the parking space is too
great, the system may not operate.
- The function remains available
after each measurement and so
can measure a number of places
successively.
- In bad weather or in winter, en-
sure that the sensors are not cov-
ered by dirt, or by ice or snow.
- The parking space sensor func-
tion deactivates the front parking
sensors during the space mea-
suring phase when you are in
forward gear.
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LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING SYSTEM
System which detects the involun-
tary crossing of longitudinal traffi c
lane markings on the ground (solid
or broken line).
Sensors, fi tted below the front bum-
per, trigger a warning if the vehicle
drifts over a lane marking (speed
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on
motorways and main roads.
Activation
)
Press this button, the indicator
lamp comes on.
Deactivation
)
Press this button again, the indi-
cator lamp goes off.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of
the driver's seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the
marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,
- on the left-hand side, if the marking
on the ground has been crossed
on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the
direction indicator is active and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a
direction marking (e.g. arrow) or
non-standard marking (e.g. graffi ti)
is crossed.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the
service warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.
The detection may be impeded:
- if the sensors are dirty (mud,
snow...),
- if the markings on the ground
are worn,
- if there is little contrast between
the markings on the ground and
the road surface.
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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Oil level
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade
for your engine and conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Brake fl uid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations
and meet the DOT4 standard.
The check is carried out ei-
ther when the ignition is
switched on using the oil lev-
el indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil lev-
el between two services (or oil
changes). CITROËN recommends
that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
Take care when working
under the bonnet, as cer-
tain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).
Power steering fl uid level
The power steering fl uid
level should be close to the
"MAX" mark. With the en-
gine cold, unscrew the cap
to check the level.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have
the corresponding system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation. After topping up the oil, the check
when switching on the ignition with
the oil level indicator in the instru-
ment panel is not valid during the
30 minutes after topping up.
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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 oper-
ate 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 en-
gine 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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under
the fl oor or under the fl ap in the sec-
ond row left-hand passenger foot-
well (open by turning the screw a
quarter of a turn).
)
Tick the wheel to be repaired
on the speed limitation sticker
enclosed then affi x the sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Clip the cartridge 1
on the com-
pressor 2
.
)
Check that the switch A
is tilted
to position "0"
.
)
Connect the pipe of the car-
tridge 1
to the valve of the tyre to
be repaired.
)
Unwind the pipe of the compres-
sor 2
fully before connecting it to
the cartridge.
)
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running. Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 4 mm, locat-
ed exclusively on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.