2012 Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD engine

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ACCESS
FUEL TANK

Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.



Low fuel level

When the low fuel level is
reached, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in
the multifunction screen.
When it fi rst comes on, around 7 litres
of fuel remain in the tank.
Until suffi cient fuel has been added,
this warning lamp comes on every
time the ignition is switched on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and
a message. Depending on the ver-
sion, this audible signal and mes-
sage are repeated with increasing
frequency, as the fuel level drops
towards " 0
".
You must refuel as soon as possible
to avoid running out. A label on the inner face of the fuel
fi ller fl ap reminds you of the type of
fuel to be used, according to your
engine type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.

Refuelling


If you are fi lling your tank to the
top, do not persist after the 3rd
cut-off; this could cause mal-
functions.






With Stop & Start, never refuel with
the system in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition with the
key. Opening the fi ller cap may result
in an inrush of air. This vacuum is
entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.


)
Press and hold control A
, situ-
ated on the control panel on the
right hand side of the dashboard
until the fuel fl ap opens automa-
tically.
After switching off the ignition, this
control remains active for a few
minutes. If necessary, switch the
ignition on again to reactivate it.

)
Take care to select the pump
that delivers the correct type of
fuel for your vehicle.

)
Introduce the nozzle so as to
push in the metal non-return
valve B.


)
Make sure that the nozzle is
pushed in as far as possible
before starting to refuel (risk of
blowback).

)
Maintain this position throughout
the refuelling operation.

)
Push on the fuel fi ller fl ap to
close it.

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ACCESS
The petrol or Diesel engine of your
vehicle is fi tted with a catalytic con-
verter, a device which helps to re-
duce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.

For petrol engines, you must use
unleaded fuel.

The fi ller neck is narrower, allowing
only unleaded petrol nozzles to be
introduced.

If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have
have the tank drained and re-
fi lled with the correct fuel before
you start the engine.












Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines











Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

Fuel supply cut-off

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety
device which cuts off the fuel supply
in the event of a collision.
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 or E24 type pet-
rol biofuels (containing 10 % or 24 %
ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to
85 % ethanol) are reserved exclu-
sively for vehicles marketed for the
use of this type of fuel (BioFlex ve-
hicles). The quality of the ethanol
must comply with European stan-
dard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing
up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type).

The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which con-
form to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which com-
plies with standard EN 590 mixed
with a biofuel which complies with
standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer-
tain Diesel engines; however, this
use is subject to strict application
of the special servicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or di-
luted, domestic fuel...) is strictly pro-
hibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).

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VISIBILITY






Daytime running lamps

Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer-
tain countries, which comes on auto-
matically when the engine is started
making the vehicle more visible to
other users.






Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver's exit easier when the light
is poor.

Switching on


)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B
.

)

A second "headlamp fl ash" switch-
es the function off again.


Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
The manual guide-me-home lighting is
also available by pressing the lighting
button on the remote control (refer to
the section "Access - § Remote control
key").
This function is assured:


- in countries where it is imposed
by regulations,
by illumination of the dipped
beam headlamps with the side-
lamps and number plate lamps.

- for other countries where it is
provided,

by the use of dedicated LED lamps.


The instruments and controls (mul-
tifunction screen, air conditioning
control panel, ...) are not illuminated,
except in night mode with manual or
automatic illumination of headlamps.











LED lamps

They come on when the engine is
started.
Depending on the destination country,
they are used for:


- daytime running lamps in day mode
and sidelamps in night mode,
or


- sidelamps in day and night mode
Where LED lamps are fi tted, the fi la-
ment bulbs for the sidelamps in the
front lamp units are not used.
Activation or deactivation of this light-
ing is done via the vehicle confi guration
menu.

This function can be activated or
deactivated via the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.

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VISIBILITY
COURTESY LAMPS


1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Map reading lamps




Front courtesy lamp

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

-
in energy economy mode, approxi-mately thirty seconds,

-
with the engine running, unlimited.




- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when a door or the boot is
opened,

- when the key is removed from
the ignition,

-
when the remote control locking
button is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.


Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.



Panoramic sunroof courtesy
lamps
These courtesy lamps have two oper-
ating modes:


- automatic lighting when a door is
opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,

- permanent lighting.

Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the
boot lamps.

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FITTINGS
UPPER STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS

There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the dashboard,
one on the driver's side and one on
the passenger's side.


)
To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.

)
To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX

Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
can, fragrance cartridges...


)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The lamp comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
COOLED GLOVE BOX


It is cooled by a ventilation nozzle
that can be closed manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with cooled air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compart-
ment.
The cooling of your glove box only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.


For safety reasons, the glove
box should remain closed
when the vehicle is moving. For safety reasons, the up-
per storage compartments
should be kept closed when
the vehicle is moving.

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FITTINGS
COOL STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains, de-
pending on version:


- two cup-holders,

- two storage compartments,

- a 12 V accessory socket (Maxi-
mum power: 120W); this is opera-
tional when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V
accessory socket in the boot,

- a USB port.

For safety reasons, the
cooled storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT

This kit consists of a cigar lighter
and a portable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The portable ashtray can
be placed in a cup holder.


)
To use the cigar lighter, press it
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.

Vehicles with the electronic gearbox
system
or an automatic gearbox

possess an additional storage space
in the middle of the dashboard.


)
To open, pull the handle and lower
the lid.
The cooled storage has automatic
lighting.
It can accommodate a 1.5 litre bottle
and two 0.5 litre bottles, for example.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The cooled storage has a ventilation
nozzle. It is directly linked to the ve-
hicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with cooled air whatever
the settings for the passenger com-
partment.
The cooling of this storage area only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.

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FITTINGS
TORCH

This is a portable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to illu-
minate the boot or as a torch.

Grand C4 Picasso


C4 Picasso

Boot lamp
The boot lamp A
comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avail-
able:


- ignition off, approximately ten minutes,


- in energy economy mode, approxi-
mately thirty seconds,

- engine running, no limit.


Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.

)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

)
Press the switch B
, located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

)
Unfold the support C
, located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.


Stowing the torch


)
Put the torch back in place in its
location, starting at the bottom.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically. Observe the polarities when fi tting
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical information -
Changing a bulb" section.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.

Using the torch

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CHILD SAFETY
MANUAL CHILD LOCK

Locking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the
red control one eighth of a turn,
following the instructions on the
label.


Unlocking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the
red control one eighth of a turn
to return to the original position.


ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Mechanical system to prevent open-
ing of the rear door using its interior
control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door. Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows.

Activation


)
Press button A
.
Deactivation


)
Press button A
again.
This system is independent of and
in no circumstances takes the place of the central locking system.
Check the status of the child
lock each time you switch on the
ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactivated automatically to permit the exit of
the rear passengers.

This warning lamp comes
on temporarily on the instru-
ment panel when the child
lock is activated.
It also comes on when the ignition is
switched on, then goes off approxi-
mately ten seconds after the engine
is started. The control is located on the driver's
door, with the electric window controls.